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Solo shows by Auguste Blackman, Hugh Ford, Leisa Russell and Ray Paul Auguste Blackman – ‘Floral Tribute’ Hugh Ford – ‘Nostalgic for Now’ Leisa Russell – ‘Tactile Fusion’ Ray Paul – ‘Juicy Fruit’
Solo shows by Auguste Blackman, Hugh Ford, Leisa Russell and Ray Paul Auguste Blackman – ‘Floral Tribute’ Hugh Ford – ‘Nostalgic for Now’ Leisa Russell – ‘Tactile Fusion’ Ray Paul – ‘Juicy Fruit’
We were honoured to be visited by the State Minister for Science, IT, Innovations and the Arts – Ian Walker MP and Member for Mermaid Beach – Ray Stevens MP.
Solo shows by Esther Erlich, Johnny Romeo, Richard Denny and Michaela Kloeckner Esther Erlich – ‘Fahrenheit’ Johnny Romeo – ‘POPism – The Andy Warhol Show’ Richard Denny – ‘The Description’ Michaela Kloeckner – ‘Love, Eat and Play’ Photography: Kylie Cox and Mark Bermingham
Solo shows by Clare Toms, Mark Warren, Mellissa Read-Devine and Will Duncan Clare Toms – ‘Guise’ Mark Warren – ‘Rhythm’ Mellissa Read-Devine – ‘Sanctuary’ Will Duncan – ‘Wizzards’ Photography: Kylie Cox and Laura Rodriguez Castro
Solo shows by Carole King, Guim Tió Zarraluki, Jacqui Doran and Sarah Beetson Carole King – ‘Water World’ Guim Tió Zarraluki Jacqui Doran – ‘Blood & Bone’ Sarah Beetson – ‘All of the Places that I have Lived’ Photography: Kylie Cox, Laura Rodriguez Castro and Mark Bermingham
On 15th August, 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace played host to the media call and preview event for the 2013 Swell Sculpture Festival. Dignitaries, artists and special guests gathered for a special question session with some of the artists involved in this years festival, plus an overview of what to expect from this years spectacular.
The Art of Cirque du Soleil – Group Show Hosted by The Sofitel Hotel Gold Coast Our group show ‘The Art of Cirque du Soleil’ opened in style on Friday 31 May, 2013 at The Sofitel Gold Coast. Featuring: Amanda Shelsher, Anne Smerdon, Auguste Blackman, Beck Wheeler, Carmel Debreuil, Carole King, Clare Toms, David Green, […]
Solo shows by Amanda Shelsher, Anne Smerdon, Jacqui Doran and Jennifer Mondfrans Amanda Shelsher – ‘Nature, Nurture Anne Smerdon – ‘Wild Horses’ Jacqui Doran – ‘Wild Things’ and Jennifer Mondfrans – ‘At Least I have You to Rememeber Me’ Photography: Laura Rodriquez Castro, Kylie Cox and Mark Bermingham
Kellie and Ryan’s Wedding Reception What a wedding that was!!! Kellie and Ryan got married and had their reception at 19 Karen on the 27th of April 2013. They had the best time with friends and family (as you can see in the photos). A lot of dancing and drinking went on but everyone behaved […]
Solo shows by Claudio Ethos, Dan Withey and David Green Claudio Ethos – ‘Nostalgia’ Dan Withey – ‘Happiness Inc.’ and David Green – ‘Reason Suspended’ Photography: Mark Bermingham
Tasmania-based artist Kate McCarthy presented an artist talk at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach’s Room81 on Sunday 24 February. In conjunction with her solo show, ‘A mon tour – Koolamara’, Kate shared an insight into various aspects of her arts practice, including; inspiration and themes, work processes, education and training. Photography: Kylie Cox
Solo shows by Juan Arata, Kate McCarthy and Patricia Mado Juan Arata – ‘Berlin Nights’ Kate McCarthy – ‘À mon tour – Koolamara’ Patricia Mado – ‘Into the Bloom’ Photography: Kylie Cox and Laura Rodriguez Castro
A preview of Johnny Romeo’s New York Solo Show debut! Photography: Kylie Cox, Laura Rodriguez Castro and Mark Bermingham
Homage to Hollywood – Group Show Featuring: Anne Smerdon, Bernd Riebe (Germany), Carmel Debreuil, Clare Toms, Jacqui Doran, Jason Bryant (USA), Jennifer Mondfrans (USA), Jennifer Murray (USA), Johnny Romeo, Juan Arata (Germany), Juliet Foxtrot, Kate McCarthy, Masha Vereshchenko (USA), Peter-John de Villiers (Norway), Ray Paul (USA), Rebecca Murphy, Sarah Beetson, Xenia Marita Riebe (Germany), Yuki Crawford Photography: […]
Solo shows by Ben Sheers, Carmel Debreuil and Clare Toms Ben Sheers – ‘Overdrive’ Carmel Debreuil – ‘An Unbeatable Waste of Time’ Clare Toms – ‘Fleeting Birds’ Photography: Kylie Cox and Mark Bermingham
South East Asia Corporate Familiarisation Gala Dinner Hosted by Tourism Australia and The Gold Coast Convention Bureau Organised by Loud Events
Artist Talk with Abigael Whittaker In conjunction with her 4th sole show, artist Abigael Whittaker spoke to us about various aspects of her art practice. Photography: Kylie Cox
Solo shows by Abigael Whittaker, Hilton Owen, Cristina Troufa and Masha Vereshchenko Abigael Whittaker – ‘Paper. Fish. Tree.’ Hilton Owen – ‘Distant Screams’ Cristina Troufa – ‘Subjective Freedom’ Masha Vereshchenko – ‘The Last Heartbeat’ Photography: Kylie Cox and Laura Rodriguez Castro
The Art of Spain – Group Show Featuring: Amaya Iturri, Clare Toms, David Green, Guim Tio Zarraluki (Spain), Helen Naylor, Jacqui Doran, Jason Bryant (USA), Jennifer Mondfrans (USA), Jennifer Murray (USA), Johnny Romeo, Juan Arata (Germany), Karina Rungenfeld (Latvia), Kate McCarthy, Kathryn Mitchell, El Wenche Winlove (UK), Luke Yocum (USA), Masha Vereshchenko (USA), Michaela Kloeckner, Natalia La Pena Gonzalez […]
SMALL – International Group Show Featuring: Alyson Melberg-Taylor, Blok, Casey Oneal, Chris Baird, Chris Duncan, Cycle, D’Metrius Rice, Dennis McNett, Ed Trask, El Kamino, HOW and NOSM, James Callahan, James Davis, Jasper Patch, Jeff Soto, Jeremy Taylor, Jessie Rose Vala, Jonathan Mehring, Katherine Chanler, Kelie Bowman, Langdon Graves, Maya Hayuk, Monica Canilao, PARS, Patrick Berran, […]
Solo shows by Jesse Dolman, Luke Yocum and Sonya G Peters Jesse Dolman – ‘Under a Blue Moon’ Luke Yocum – ‘Champagne Hipster’ Sonya G Peters – ’21 grams of Graphite’ Photography: Kylie Cox and Cheryl McMaster
Solo shows by Anne Smerdon, Frederic Truteau and Richard Denny Anne Smerdon – ‘Symbiosis’ Frederic Truteau – ’13 Winks to Andy’ Richard Denny – ‘Paper Towns’ Plus new works from Lou Ros Photography: Kylie Cox and Cheryl McMaster
Solo shows by Jaybo Monk, Brian Donnelly and Jacqueline Tiepermann Jaybo Monk – ‘SUR FACES’ Brian Donnelly – ‘Fabricating Loyalties’ Jacqueline Tiepermann – ‘Viaggio Series II’ Photography: Cheryl McMaster and Kylie Cox
Travelling art exhibition launch Three Sixty Project launches ONE x ONE x ONE, a travelling art exhibition developed in the aim of generating funds to fuel projects that benefit underdeveloped youth markets globally. Heading to three of Australia’s skateboard capitals Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast, and with artwork curated in a collaborative effort by Qwux […]
Live Painting Project and Cash & Carry Stockroom Show Four 19 Karen artists, Gimiks Born, TWOONE, Donna Sharam and Nolwenn Stephan, painted works throughout the afternoon from scratch which were later auctioned off to the highest bidder. In conjunction with the Live Painting Project was the Cash & Carry Sale where pieces could be purchased […]
Solo shows by Beck Wheeler, Kate McCarthy and Mica Still Beck Wheeler – ‘Tarts and Flours’ Kate McCarthy – ‘The Fellows and the Bloodies’ Mica Still – ‘Runaway with Me’ Photography: Kylie Cox
Solo shows by Simone Maynard and Joshua Smith Simone Maynard – ‘Fingernails and Fairytales’ Joshua Smith – ‘Outside Inside’ Mini group show featuring: Juliet Foxtrot, Patricia Mado, Clare Toms and Xenia Marita Riebe
Solo shows by David Spencer, Deb and Rhonda Goodall-Kirk David Spencer – ‘REDUX’ Deb – ‘Aquarius’ Rhonda Goodall-Kirk – ‘Is that Trembling Cry a Song’ Photography: Kylie Cox
Group show: Homage to Frida Featuring: Abigael Whittaker, Amanda Shelsher, Amaya Iturri, Anne Smerdon, Beck Wheeler, Ben Sheers, Dan Withey, Gwenda Maree McDougall, Jeremy Piert, Jesse Dolman, Jessica Charlotte, JME Pool, Johnny Romeo, Joshua Smith, Juan Arata, Juliet Foxtrot, Kate McCarthy, Luke Yocum, Maria Rozalia Finna, Nolwenn Stephan, Rebecca Murphy, Richard Denny, Sarah Beetson, Simone Maynard, […]
Solo shows by Jeremy Piert, JME Pool and Marie Larkin Jeremy Piert – ‘Saints to $saints’ JME Pool – ‘The Poison of the Honey Bee’ Marie Larkin – ‘Rhyme and Reason’ Photography: Shae Turnor and James Snee
Solo shows by Claire Steele and Guy L. Warren Claire Steele – ‘Connected’ Guy L. Warren – ‘Resurface’ Group show ‘Chapter 1: Menagerie’ Featuring: Thom Buchanan, Peter Drew and Rohan Fraser Plus special release: ‘Ned Kelly Hero Series’ by Johnny Romeo Photography: Carmel Dunne Click HERE to watch a video of the evening Filming and editing: […]
The Women’s Project A group of enthusiastic women in the local arts industry collaborated with a vision of bringing a diverse range of female artists together for the support and promotion of women’s art. Photography: Kylie Cox
Solo shows by Dan Withey, Donna Sharam and Sarah Beetson Dan Withey – ‘Milk and Honey’ Donna Sharam – ‘Lying under Trees’ Sarah Beetson – ‘I Dream in Celluloid’ Photography: Kylie Cox
Solo shows by Bernard Ollis, Johnny Romeo and Nolwenn Stephan Bernard Ollis – ‘Italian Journeys’ Johnny Romeo – ‘Spiderbait’ Nolwenn Stephan – ‘PEOPLE’ Photography: Carmel Dunne
Solo shows by Rebecca Murphy, Ryan Preece and Will Duncan Rebecca Murphy – ‘Wallflower’ Ryan Preece – ‘Boating Songs’ Will Duncan – ‘Wild West’ Photography: Carmel Dunne
Solo shows by Abigael Whittaker and James Reka Abigael Whittaker – ‘The Vision Splendid’ James Reka – ‘Outside Infinity’ Photography: Carmel Dunne and Lydia Pryce
Solo show by Damien Kamholtz – ‘Bower Boy Blues’ and Various works Photography: Joanne Chang and Ricardo Cochrane
Tinygold Opening Night – Group show Featuring: Abigael Whittaker, Alice Lang, Andrea Fisher, André Piguet, Craig Amos, Guy L. Warren, Hannah Noir, Hemma Kearney, Honor Bowden, Kane Ingwersen, Kim André Olsen, Laura Kirkke, Leander D’Ambrosia, Nic Plowman, Renata Buziak, Roxanna Chan, Simon Degroot, Svenja Kratz, Thor Elias Engelstad and Vanessa L. Williams
Hungry like the Wolf – Group show Hungry like the Wolf is a group show exploring contemporary and ancient folklore, magic, realism and phantasmic and hybrid tales. Featuring: Nice Plowman, Alice Lang, Vitor Dos Santos, Jae Copp, Emily Valentine, Greedy Hen, Ben Constantine, Beastman, Randel Breen, Rebecca Muphy, Zoe Porter and Lucinda Wolber.
Group show with emerging artists Nicholas Chalmers, Merry Wilson, Hannah Smith and Ben Havenaar.
PAP SPEARS brings together nine emerging artists Sue Dodd, Mari Hirata, Anthony Lister, Daniel McKewen, Alasdair Macintyre, Sebastian Moody, Archie Moore, David Spooner and Jemima Wyman, and is curated by Mariam Arcilla. The theme focuses on the sell-ability of modern day celebrities in a society where fame and notoriety equates to success, and being worshiped. […]