Had a terrific day at National Art School for their annual open day. It was super busy - we printed 250 posters to give away to y'all !! Special thanks to Henry for his assistance on the one-arm. What a day!!
OPEN DAY AT NAS /
Letraset
Yes, Love is hard work /
Yes, Love is hard work, 2018, 7 x 11 cm (tiny posters) on fluro card, edition 50
On Friday 4 May I'll be in Castlemaine installing the public art commission 'Yes, Love is Hard Work'. If you live locally, drop by and say hello - I've printed these little cuties for you!
Following the positive theme set by local artist Steve Parsons earlier this year, this poster series contains a positive message but is also a protest poster. This year celebrates 100 years since the birth of the most amazing women I (unfortunately) didn't get the chance to meet, Corita Kent (1918-1986).
1985 Corita was asked to design a postage stamp in 1980. After several years in limbo, the design is issued. The unveiling takes place on the Love Boat. Furious, Corita refuses to attend saying that was not the kind of love she meant. She had wanted the stamp to be unveiled at the United Nations. In response she makes the work love is hard work. Corita Art Center, Los Angeles USA
Time: 11am-4PM, Friday 4 May
Location: Mechanics Lane, opposite the Castlemaine Library
(If it's raining I will install the following day. I'm in town until Monday)
This exhibition has been supported by the Mount Alexander Shire Council , with special thanks to Waverley Council Artist Studios.
Pulling posters from history - installation day! /
Installing 'Pulling posters from history' , Newtown Art Seat, 1 September 2017
During September - November 2017, I will continue to document local histories and research poster makers of Sydney's Inner West and Western suburbs. If you have pulled your punches or know someone who has - please get in touch! Project instagram: @pullyourpunches
Thanks to the team at Inner West Council, Tom Helliwell (photographer), Nick & the installation team at Signwave Newtown.
Newtown Art Seat - a contemporary public art space /
Development of Pulling posters from history, for the Newtown Art Seat
Developing the new installation work for the Newtown Art Seat. I'm really interested to uncover more Sydney poster makers, posters and stories. The work has been developed using a combination of letterpress and Letraset processes. The mini poster will be published at the completion of the installation period - stay tuned! If you have pulled your punches in the Inner West, Sydney - I want to hear from you - please get in touch!
The Newtown Art Seat presents innovative contemporary art to the local community and provides artists and community groups with the opportunity to exhibit in public space for the purpose of experimental, non-commercial artistic outcomes.