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KLAN continues at The National Grid

thenationalgrid — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:55:09 +0000

Thanks to everyone who came along to the opening of KLAN, a body of work, installation & book launch by artist Apeseven at The National Grid Gallery on Friday night. The show continues (& is well worth a visit), until September 3rd.

The National Grid Gallery opening Hours are Monday – Friday 9am-5pm :: Saturday 12pm – 3pm

Please Call (02) 9905 9332 for any further details. Admission to the gallery is free.

“KLAN” new works by Apeseven.

thenationalgrid — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:42:08 +0000

Apeseven’s works currently focuses on elements of alchemy . A process of transmutation depicted by a fusion of childhood creatures, science, complex symbolism akin to early scientists and an aesthetic drawn from an observation of the potential, imagined and observed worlds .

OPENING NIGHT FRIDAY 6TH AUGUST 6PM-10PM
EXHIBITION RUNS UNTIL 3RD SEPTEMBER 2010
THE NATIONAL GRID GALLERY. 24 CHARD RD. BROOKVALE
WWW.THENATIONALGRID.COM.AU

Q&A with Kristy Milliken

thenationalgrid — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:34:26 +0000

Kristy Milliken is a Melbourne artist. She is inspired by the conceptions of excess, greed and ambition and how they relate to everyday people. Her unique viewpoint has been shaped by her experience as a photographer in the amateur porn industry. Kristy’s work has been showcased in Arkitip, Curvy and Faesthetic, she is also a founding editor of Mess+Noise magazine.

How long have you been using water colour as a medium?
Actually its ink, but i use it like watercolour. I’ve been working with it for about 2 years now.

Who inspires / influences you?
The news, people in the line at the supermarket. When things stop being exciting and new and start becoming normal and dull. I self impose a ban on looking at other artists work while i’m working on my latest series. Now the work for this show is complete, I’m looking forward to checking out all the Anthony Lister, Kill Pixie, Marcel Dzama and Tim Hussey work I’ve missed in the last couple of months.

What compels you to paint really fat people?
Its a weird time for fat. Fat is both confronting and can be the most normal thing in the world, its the context thats important. Plus I’m sick of all the pictures of skinny girls that seem to be everywhere.

Have fat people always been your thing, or is it the current trend in your work?
No, it’s a fairly recent thing.

Is there a hidden meaning/ message that you are trying to communicate in your work?
Theres a few reoccurring themes i get hooked on. Greed, beauty, the fact that it’s ok to be average.

What was it like working in the amateur porn industry and how has it affected the way you see the world?
It’s great to be exposed to that much nudity from an artistic point of view. Being saturated with beautiful girls everyday can take its toll, nowadays the things I find attractive are the imperfections.

Do you like spaghetti?
Love it!

‘A life slowed down for the observer’
Artwork by Kristy Milliken

Opening Night: Friday 7th May 2010
Exhibition is open from 8th May until 11th June

‘Analogue’ – images taken with vintage and toy cameras.

thenationalgrid — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:03:37 +0000

Opens FRIDAY 26th MARCH, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm

at The National Grid Gallery
24 Chard Road Brookvale 2100

Exhibition is open until 30th April.

Analogue celebrates medium format film photography – a collection of traditionally enlarged Black and White images taken with vintage and toy cameras by three Australian based fine art photographers. (Melissa Ramirez, Dax Pointon and Stuart Frossell)

Analogue intends to show people the amazing world of film photography with images that defy digital commercial photography. It’s aim is to prove that film is still a relevant style of photography and to help keep the film photography and darkroom techniques alive as a form of collectable and fine art.

110 Pieces of work hung

thenationalgrid — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:06:38 +0000

110 Pieces of work hung! Opens Friday 6pm

Featuring; Kelly Thompson, Kaitlin Beckett, Beastman, Numskull, Simon Degroot, Ben Brown, Apeseven, Kareena Zerefos, Luke Morrell, Christie Williken, Caspian Delooze, Bec Crockett, Lara Allport, Mia Taninaka, Nicky Crowley, Peter Cerneaz, Ruth Cadiolli, Bronwyn Hudson, Frank Fable, Sebastian, Barrett & The Pharkne

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Get Em Online!

thenationalgrid — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:41:39 +0000

Thanks to everyone who made it down to the Ben Brown opening show on Friday past. The biggest crowd we’ve had on a solo show! Photos will soon be uploaded to our Facebook and Flickr pages. The exhibition runs until November 17th.

For anyone who cant make it to the gallery, we have uploaded a selection of Edition Prints by Ben Brown for purchase on our store. Only 15 of each print available.

Brom & Sinister Guardian by Apeseven

thenationalgrid — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:30:27 +0000

Super Exclusive to The National Grid, ‘Sinister Guardian’ & ‘Brom’ are Apesevens’ latest venture.

The 3 colour prints are being sold as a pair.
•38cm x 28cm
•3 colour hand pulled screenprint
•300 gsm archival cotton rag
•edition of 30 only
•signed & numbered by the artist
•$100 Aus bucks for the pair. sweet.!

Only available from our gallery. Go get your mitts on a set.

Shiver Me Timbers, Grab your Booty.

thenationalgrid — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:39:08 +0000

A sweet stash of limited edition, signed by the artists, highly collectable prints are now available from The National Grid Gallery shop.
Invest in yours today. Artworks include creations from:

Luke Morrell
Luke is the all round artist for Volcom, where he spends his days behind the computer and on the drawing board working on Ads, catalogues and artwork for tees. When hes not surfing down stairs on cardboard boxes breaking legs, luke focus’s his time and talent on putting his pencil to work.

Caspian De Looze
Caspian is a fulltime skrawlaholic who has been fortunate enough to get paid for his passion. Known for drawing and painting band posters, T’shirt designs, backdrops and beer coasters for many acts in the Sydney underground rock scene. Korn, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Pink, Jamiroquai and even Billy Joel have recieved artwork from Caspian commissioned by Sony BMG.

Bec Crockett
While travelling extensively in Asia Bec Crockett became somewhat obsessed with the complete and utter mad beauty of Islamic, Buddhist and Hindu religious imagery, so she started to incorporate it into her surreal type pencil drawings. She appropriates the rich symbolism of this genre to weave stories into her work.

Nicky Crowley
Originating from Melbourne, Nicky has a soft spot for twisted, scaled, feathered and furry creatures.

Bengal Rose
Sabina draws inspiration from from bizarre Japanese Pop Art sub-culture to create her own characters using bold colour and simplistic lines.