Last Word: In the Eye of the Beholder
A beauty brand empowering women in contemporary art may seem a little left of centre, but MECCA’s recent collaboration with the National Gallery of Victoria attempts just that. Rose of Sharon Leake writes.
Ones to Watch: Noah Spivak
Outstanding artists to have on your radar right now. Charlotte Middleton writes.
Special Feature: Fuelled for Change
With the doors of its new gallery now open, CLIMARTE – the not-for-profit organisation harnessing the power of the arts to fight climate change – is forging ahead with new vigour. Rose of Sharon Leake writes.
Artist Profile: Dita Angeles
Using saturated colours and unusual perspectives, Dita Angeles doesn’t rest until she convincingly represents the ambience of her subjects.
Studio Visit: Montana Moore
Montana Moore’s aerial seascapes are an ode to the ocean and its ever-changing colours, textures and light. Based in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Kuring-gai Country, Moore uses a drone to capture aerial footage of her surroundings which become inspiration for her painted mixed media works.
Studio Visit: Tyler Dan
Raised in southern California where she started developing her interest in drawing, Tyler Dan now resides in Merewether, NSW, Awabakal Country. Her work explores natural forms, architecture, textiles and sculpture in an attempt to avoid symmetry yet search for balance.
In Series: Scott Rennie
Photographer Scott Rennie’s latest series showcases the skies of Australia, isolated and de-contextualized, yet distinctly recognisable.
Living with Art: Tiny Spaces Big Ideas
Josh Jessup and Matt Moss have made the most of their inner-city apartment, gracing its walls, floors and ceilings with art and design worthy of a penthouse status. Briony Downes writes. Photography by Brian Doherty.
Artist Profile: Bundit Puangthong
Fusing past with present, Bundit Puangthong renders the rural Thai culture into which he was born with the contemporary urban backdrop of his Melbourne surrounds. Louise Martin-Chew writes. Photography by Elke Meitzel.
In Conversation With: Sarah Hallett
Weaving her ceramic practice into the folds of everyday life, Sarah Hallett explores time and place through clay.