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Leaf & Marrow

Leaf & Marrow is a collaborative exhibition that includes the works of three of the selected graduate artists from Southbank Institute of Technology’s Diploma of Visual Arts Program. The work displayed by Nicole Cocis, Victoria Finnerty and Jessica Thompson includes a series of lateral two dimensional works on paper along with a variety of ceramic

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Khaled Sabsabi

WHEN : 29th Nov – 22nd Dec WHERE : Milani Gallery Multi-media artist Khaled Sabsabi’s work reflects the complex and often fraught space of border identities, migrant territories and identity production, characterised by an ever changing and contingent nature. Born in Lebanon, Sabsabi migrated with this family to Australia in 1978, to settle in Western

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Allison Ohlsen : have / not

WHEN : Until 22nd Dec WHERE : Fireworks Gallery ‘have / not’ is a series of visual interpretations of presence, absence and transitional states. Positive and negative space, shadows, reflections and more figurative elements explore concealed aspects within seemingly benign appearances. Reductive techniques in paper and timber define forms of conscious and subconscious depictions, exploring

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Immediacy

WHEN : 8th Dec, 8:00pm WHERE : Through the Looking Glass, 8 Fleet Lane, South Brisbane (across the road from GoMA) ‘Immediacy’ is a response to the social and artistic state of emergency that is Queensland – a condition courtesy of the current state government’s decimation of social services and arts infrastructure. Artists are no

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APT7 : UP LATE

WHEN : 8th Dec, 6:00 – 10:00pm WHERE : Queensland Art Gallery / Gallery of Modern Art Celebrate the opening of APT7 with performances by Omar Souleyman (Syrian folk-pop sensation), local musicians & special guest DJs — experience the exhibition after hours. ‘The 7th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ (APT7) – celebrating the twentieth

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Contemporary Artisans Collective Inc. Christmas Show

WHEN : 6th Dec, 6:00 – 8:00pm WHERE : Pickled Gallery, 20 Lyons Tce, Windsor Showcasing some of Queensland’s best metal work and jewellery from members and associates of Contemporary Artisans Collective Inc. This exhibition, will highlight and explore the miscellany of Australia’s Christmas culture, through unique jewellery, hand-formed decorations and small sculpture. Join the

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Light from Light – REPRISE

WHEN : 6th Dec, 5:00 – 8:00pm WHERE : MAAP Space Light from Light: REPRISE is a presentation of artworks and documentation from MAAP’s major touring exhibition Light from Light. This event also marks the official launch of the Light from Light publication. First conceived in 2009, Light from Light involved commissioning eleven artists to

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Lincoln Austin

Australian Artist Lincoln Austin investigates the blurred boundaries between Ideal and physical realities.Through geometry, pattern, systems and repetition Lincoln Austin engages with the formality of mathematics, the poetic of metaphor and the potential of material.Austin’s works range in scale and process markedly; from mammoth public art projects through to delicate, intricate constructions. Image : Lincoln

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Singapore-Brisbane Exchange

WHEN : 5th Dec, 6:30pm WHERE : Metro Arts Singapore-Brisbane Exchange is a collaboration between Metro Arts and Chan Hampe Galleries. This cross-cultural exchange brings together contributions from four visual artists, a writer, and curator from Australia and Singapore and provides a residency across the two countries, which culminates in a series of talks, events

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In the Mix

WHEN : Until 11th Dec WHERE : White Canvas Gallery ‘In the Mix‘ featuring Mandy Lou Brooks, Wendy Brown, Michelle Loveday, Deb Nicholls, Gill Pyke, Amani Sparks, Cherie Strong, Yvette Marie Tziallas, Karen White and Shiroi Usagi. A group of South East Queensland artists will be exhibiting their creations – drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, photography,

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New Art Awards 2012

DEADLINE : 1st December, 2012 The New Art Awards are a great marketing tool to increase awareness and to showcase your artwork, project or business. You have the chance to win one of the prizes but more importantly are the advertising effects and the exposure you get. You will reach new target audiences by being

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Jodie Wells : The Horse

WHEN : Opening 1st Dec WHERE : Brett Lethbridge Gallery Tasmanian born, but now based on the Gold Coast, I began practicing art in 1997 and have exhibited extensively around Australia since 2007. My paintings are mostly done impasto style thick, lustrous, and wonderfully messy. I spread the oil paint thickly onto the canvas with

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Collectibles II

WHEN : 30th Nov – 22nd Dec WHERE : Spiro Grace Art Rooms This exhibition will feature a collection of small scale artefacts. These pieces have been produced by a selection of Australia and Asia Pacific creatives, each responding to individual conceptual concerns to produce affordable collectibles.

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Phillip Bacon Galleries : Christmas Show

WHEN : Until 22nd Dec WHERE : Phillip Bacon Galleries Artists : Davida Allen, Peter Anderson, Peter Boggs, Robert Brownhall, Cressida Campbell, Peter Churcher, Lawrence Daws, Nicholas Harding, John Honeywill, Barry Humphries, Philip Hunter, Craig Medson, Vera Möller, Margaret Olley, Gwyn Hanssen Pigott, Wendy Sharpe, Gordon Shepherdson, Kathleen Shillam, June Tupicoff, Fred Williams, Ralph Wilson,

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Kim Demuth : Camino

WHEN : 1st Dec – 13th Jan WHERE : Queensland Centre of Photography In 2008 I spent 40 days on a pilgrimage, walking from one end of Northern Spain to the other (El Camino de Santiago). The mental, physical, philosophical and some may say esoteric experiences encountered during this journey were recorded/interpreted in various ways

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Shop Pty Ltd

WHEN : 30th Nov, 6:00 – 9:00pm WHERE : Shop 3 & 5 James Lane, 65 James Street. Three local artists play ‘shop’ on James Street. Join in for a night of scintillating performance as the three collaborators of Propriety Limited invite guests to participate in an interactive show at the cultural and commercial nexus

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OtherFilm Festival 2012 Brisbane : Siege Mentality

WHEN : 29th Nov, 6:00 – 10:00pm WHERE : Queensland Maritime Museum, SouthBank OtherFilm are a collective dedicated to experimental, avant-garde and expanded forms of art. Opening night celebrations kick off aboard the decks of the HMAS Diamantina. We’ll transform this WWII river class frigate-cum-oceanological-survey-vehicle into a dry-docked expanded cinema party boat. Treats include refreshments

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Impressworks Letterpress Studio Launch

WHEN : 29th Nov, 6:00pm WHERE : 19 Tallebudgera Creek Road, West Burleigh Gold Coast’s Impressworks promotes the handcrafted, tactile nature of traditional letterpress printing – placing an emphasis on nurturing the print experience through quality material, craftsmanship and simplicity. If you are interested in learning more about letterpress, viewing their 1963 Heidelberg Platen Press

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BOXCOPY WEEKENDER

WHEN : 23rd – 25th Nov WHERE : Boxcopy This is the first in a series of Weekender events at Boxcopy, which explore alternative formats for the presentation of experimental, time-based works across sound, performance and screen-based media and are presented in partnership with artist collectives and galleries from within Australia and overseas. Anywhere but

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