Fab Feb F'art

Hi Disciples.......how good was Christine Pyman's exhibition at Lustre Gallery.....check it out if you haven't already.

Also the Simpson's memorabilia at Light Square was a hoot especially the "Bart Bong"

Kelly Milton has 3 works at the Brighton Jetty Classic Sculptures, at Brighton Surf Club which is on till the 6th of February so make sure you check them out and support Kel.

Now for this week, check my earlier blogs but its

Mon at Hawke Civic Gallery,

Wed 2nd at Urban Cow and

Fri 4th Feb Flinders Uni gallery and Jam Factory.

Sun 6th Feb: Prospect Gallery "SACRUM" by Meg Cowell a photographic exploration of symmetry and psyche.

I might make a brief appearance at Urban Cow otherwise I will see you all at Flinders then Jam and of course my hood Prospect Gallery. Hope to see you art schmoozing. Love always your Mez

HOT OFF DA PRESS

Heard a rumour that BMG is opening tonite at 6pm.....can anyone confirm?

Also Mon 31st Jan: Kerry Packer Civic Gallery UniSA City West Campus Hawker Building level 3, 55 North Tce. Limited places must rsvp on 8302 0371. "One Story Untold" this exhibition is a collection of artists Yuendumu.

Enjoy

The Mez

Pyman Time

Hi Disciples....great to see you all at Greenhill Galleries.......even though it was only brief.....hope to see you at Light Square tonite so we can have a longer chat! An amazing turnout

Now hot off the press the very talented Christine Pyman is having an opening at her fab gallery.......show her all your love and support

Sun 30th Jan: Lustre Gallery 18 Peel St Adelaide "Exploration of Line" 2.30 - 5pm

Feb f'ART

Hi Disciples......keep those gallery invites rolling in.....special thanks to Statan, Art Barry and Richard...... I'll be at Urban Cow, Flinders and Jam....so get art mobilising and come and say hi......love your messiah as always

Wed 2nd Feb: Urban Cow "Milk" 6 -8 pm ceramic and illustrative works by Fruszi Kenez

Exhibition runs till 27th Feb 2010

Fri 4th Feb: Jam Factory from 6pm Julie Blyfield: Contemporary Jewellery & Objects 1990-2010. Exhibition runs till 20 March 2011.

Fri 4th Feb: Flinders Uni Gallery at State Library

"Intangible in Terra Australis" 6-8pm concludes 20 March 2011. Includes painting, photography and installation works by indigenous and non- indigenous South Australians exploring the idea of place. Featuring artists Peter Coad, Gereg Johns, Mark Kimber and a host of others.

Recovery pARTy

Hi disciples....just a reminder that Pepper St Gallery is on tonite and don't forget Greenhill Galleries annual Oz Day Gallery Exhibition on wed.......Check my earlier blog for details....

Now if you're looking for Recovery post Oz Day celebrations? The Mez has found all the inspiration you need

Thurs 27th Jan: Light Square Gallery Adelaide College of the Arts (TAFE SA)

39 Light Square, Adelaide from 6pm. Shaw Hendry’s Amazing Simpsons memorabilia collection Exhibition which concludes February 10, 2010.

This is the very first time that the entire collection - belonging to late South Australian art world figure and Simpsons fanatic Shaw Hendry - has ever been seen in one place. Collected over a period of 15 years, the exhibition consists of items from all over the world and isn’t limited to those that are trademarked merchandise. Handmade puppets from Mexico, babushka dolls
from Russia and screen printed items by Hendry himself sit alongside ultra rare, character shaped vinyl records, comics, toys, clothing and an impressive collection of plastic figurines, many of which remain in their original packaging.

Also included within the exhibition is what Hendry termed a ‘Show within a Show’ of Simpsons-inspired artworks by South Australian artists including Jess Dare, Romi Graham, Amira.h., Josh Twothousand, James Dodd, Adriana Loro (Hermano's seamstress), Craigh Marsden, Sandra Uray-Kennett, Patrick Rees, Jim Parker, Suzi Lockery, Margaret Lloyd, Jessie Lumb, Riley O'Keeffe, Logan MacDonald, Sarah Eastick, Beth Evans, Taylor Parham and Brigid Noone.

Fri 28th Jan: Espionage Gallery, suite 1, level 2, 93 Rundle Mall (off Lindes Lane) the latest venture for stencil artist & illustrator Joshua Smith opens its doors for business with a bang showcasing some of the best local, interstate and international artists! The gallery will also run stencil art master classes on a regular basis taught by Joshua Smith. Featuring works by Gary Seaman, Peachpatrol, Elisa Mazzone, rem, Fredrock, Chew, Key, Koleszar, Kate Gagliardi, Bri Hammond, Store, Chris Edser, Joel VDK, Cloak&dagga, Matt Stuckey, James Dean, Thom Buchanan, Sam Barratt, Mr Tomek

Wine by Furious Knives of Wine

Exhibition runs until Friday 25th of February

Gallery open Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-6PM

Oz Day pARTy

Hi Disciples keep em rolling in....

Dan Withey's work was interesting love his Obama print....check it out if you have a chance at MagaZine Gallery. Also collaborative show at ACSA was a hit particularly the south east studio showing Deborah Trusson's "Follow me Out"

Fri 21st Jan: Pepper Street Gallery cnr Pepper St and Magill Rd, Magill. "Double Take" Jane Blacket "Secrets" - photographic and mixed media. Amanda Chalmer "Anthropocentric" latex & mixed media. from 6pm

Sun 23rd Jan: Artistic Licence "Art for All" featuring Mike Barr, Ross Morgan, Johnny Darko and Mark Hamilton from 2pm. Exhibition runs until 27th February

Wed 26th Jan: Greenhill Galleries Australia Day Collection from 2pm exhibition runs till 15 Feb 2011. Featuring established and emerging artists, rare antique Indonesian sculptures and Indigenous works.

Happy ARTing.......The Mez

Ukrainian NYE

Happy NYE for those that follow the modern Gregorian calender.....now tonite I will be starting my celebrations checking at Dan Withey @ Magazine Gallery from 6pm

Hot off the press for tomorrow nite.....

Fri 14th Jan: Gallery M @ Marion 6-8pm

Juxtapose Studios Art/Wine with wine by Bundaleer Wines $10 including tapas 6-9pm 6 Cinema Pl Adelaide

ACSA "Double Vision" collaborative show, 6-8pm Osmond Tce Norwood, exhibition closes 5 February 2011

Paper String Gallery "Romp" 99a Hindley St 6-9pm, wines by D'Arenberg

With sooooo many to choose from The Mez aint sure where to start but Paper String Gallery looks like a goer......let me know where you will be so we can mobilise..... Enjoy and Happy New Year

ARTy blog

Welcome Disciples to the PartY Tart blog! Great to see many of you at Urban Cow's opening of Nursery Rhymes last week. A fantastic exhibition and a good way to kick off the New Year....but there is more to come

Thurs 13th Jan: Dan Withey Solo Show "Quantum" Magazine Gallery 1 Clubhouse Lane East Hindley from 6pm

Fri 14th Jan: "Double Vision" collaborative show, ACSA, Osmond Tce Norwood 6-8pm

Exhibition concludes 5 February 2011

Hope to see you at Dan Withey's show on thursday......it is also Ukrainian NYE....so come and say hi as I get another chance to do my resolutions!!! love The Mez