Metamorphosis
11th MAY 2012:
Opening of the group exhibition
Metamorphosis
on Friday at 6pm.
Serpentine Community Gallery
presents an astounding display
of evolution, transmogrification,
pan-dimensional conversion,
dissolution and re-integration.
Metamorphosis
explores change
from one form to another,
and local Northern Rivers artists
have been invited to interpret
the theme creatively
in any medium.
Everyone is welcome to attend the opening celebration.
Light refreshments will be available.
The opening
Time for individual contemplation, or animated chats.
The thought-provoking work 'Thirst for Justice' (far right) by Valerie Thompson (right)
caught many art-lovers' eyes and started many discussions during the exhibition opening celebration.
At the opening of Metamorphosis, Peter Lehner, pictured with Sue Alford,
and Corinne Batt-Rawden, with fellow artist Courtney Albertini and her mum Angela,
show works they completed during our Artisan Flash Mob held on the 9th May 2012.
The Art
'Evolving from Pain'
'Transforming Through Nature'
'Beneath My Wings'
Artist Statement
"These works are a journey of transformation from a youth of suffering and oppression
to becoming a woman of freedom with an open heart."
Mixed media on canvas works by Corinne Batt-Rawden
George Senior and Junior Transformed'
Watercolour
Artist Statement
This is an Artisan Flash Mob painting depicting
Thomas and Stewart George who, both being
councillors while working with gas companies,
have an alarming conflict of interest.
My painting is based on a famous portrait
of the peace-mankind-earth loving couple
John Lennon and Yoko Ono
in the hope of metamorphosing
the local father and son
into a similar way of thinking,
into becoming peace lovers
and earth protectors.
by Peter Lehner
'Snake In Tree'
Acrylic
by Barry Thurston
'Depending on my Wings'
Acrylic on Canvas
45cm x 60cm
Artist Statement
"Just like how a caterpillar
turns into a butterfly,
my artwork shows a young woman
(who is naive and very childlike)
and a mature adult in the front.
The two women in this painting
are the same person
but the woman at the front has changed
from her youthful version,
and has butterfly wings
representing that her life has changed
and her whole world has as well,
but in a more dependable way."
- Courtney Albertini, May 2012
'Story'
Timber, metal and paper
'Perspective'
Woodblock print
on handmade paper
'For A Friend'
Acrylic on canvas board
'Rosemary'
Woodblock print
on handmade paper
Works by hansdieter
Artist Statement
Whilst 400,000 Vietnamese people were directly
wounded or killed by the U.S. use of agent orange
during the war, there are now over half a million babies
born deformed as a result of this chemical.
This orphan child’s look of perpetual wide-eyed gaping bewilderment may beligh traditional notions of beauty,
but the irony is not lost on me. Neither is the white space where the back of his head should be. Nor the perfect ear (albeit somewhat displaced.) It begs the question
– how are our ears?
Are we tuning in to the plight
of these victims of a conflict they had no part in,
given that they were not yet even born?
Vietnamese advocates are calling for compensation commensurate with that which the U.S. hands out to its own citizens with exactly the same ailments.
I call for all leaders who use weapons that kill, injure
or deform future generations to be tried
for international crimes of war.
- Valerie Thompson,
May 2012
'Thirst For Justice'
Graphite on paper, digital render
by Valerie Thompson
'Me And My Siblings'
Photography
Artist Statement
Sometimes it's hard
to stand up for Yourself.
(They are all growing.)
by Viola Hoffmann
'Renewal'
Wool, silk and cotton
Artist Statement
I am interested in the transformation
that occurs in the process
of felting wool to fabric.
Change happens by way
of fixation between exploration,
then the fibres create a new fabric.
'LIFE-DEATH-LIFE 1'
'LIFE-DEATH-LIFE 2'
'LIFE-DEATH-LIFE 3'
Mixed media works by Valerie Thompson
'The Keeper'
Acrylic
Artist Statement
A very early experiment
with caustics and optics.
Mermaid, shark
and nautilus shell underwater.
'Chyrsalis'
'State of Change'
Mixed media works by Scott Whittingham
'Ulterior Demise'
Oil on canvas
Artist Statement
Inspired by the creatures
of the night and day
and how they have been
drawn by the light.
The sun gives them direction.
'Dragon's Eye'
'Circle Of Life 1'
'Circle Of Life 2'
'Circle Of Life 3'
'Circle Of Life 4'
Acrylic on canvas works by Janelle Millar
'Behind the Wall, In the Garden'
'Time In Transit'
Digitally enhanced photography
Prints on canvas by Sue Alford
On view until 28th May 2012.
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