‘Dreams of Girls & Other Wild Things” an exhibition by Anastassia Balachova & Delphine Andersen. Meet the artists Tuesday 30 May 6pm
Anastassia Balachova
About
I was born on May 29 1985 in St-Petersburg, Russia. Showing curiosity in art from early age, when I turned 7 I was enrolled in Art School in St-Petersburg where I was exposed to Traditional art techniques.
In 2000 My mum and I moved to Sydney, Australia. On completing my HSC in 2005 I enrolled into National Art School, where I choose Painting as a Major. I feel that the combination of both those worlds and different Art Schools has allowed me to be free and experimental at my own practice and techniques. I enjoy illustrating from both life and from array of people, artists, but also including places and events.
Artists Statement
As I translate my everyday observations onto canvas I find there is a realm of expression only painting can capture. I like to depict a variety of subjects: still life, landscape and especially portraiture, as I find people fascinating to paint and capture their emotion in still moments which painting can achieve. Keeping a variety of subjects are both exciting and challenging for me, as I never stop learning new ways and techniques. Each new canvas in an opportunity for new ways and techniques. Each new canvas is an opportunity for a new experience and adventure.
Solo Exhibitions
14 February 2015 NANA Contemporary Art Space, Newcastle
15 June 2013 Tap Gallery, Darlinghurst, Sydney
8 September 2011 Union Hotel, Newtown, Sydney
15 September 2010 Tap Gallery, Darlinghurst, Sydney
23 September 2009 Tap Gallery, Darlinghurst, Sydney
Group Exhibitions
13 September 2011 Group show at City of Sydney RSL, Sydney
15 December 2008 Graduation show at National Art School, Sydney
Delphine Andersen
Artist Statement
I am a painter and printmaker – as a painter my gaze is on the distant movement and textures of my environs; as a printmaker, I contemplate discrete subjects within my environment. Whether my focus is from a distant or close perspective, I am a landscape artist. In my work, I seek mechanisms to express physical and emotional connections with my landscape and the elements within that landscape, and through this I feel a heightened sense of connectedness to the here and now.
About
I was born in Annandale, and grew up in Sydney’s inner west, west, and the central coast, north of Sydney. As an adult, I have variously resided in Sydney, Brisbane, Indonesia and Ireland. I currently work and live in Sydney’s inner west.
Education
2009 – 2017 Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (part-time) – current
Curtin University, Perth, WA
2014 Certificate III Printing & Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)
Sydney Institute of Technology
2013 Certificate II Printing & Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)
Sydney Institute of Technology
2012 Certificate I Printing & Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)
Sydney Institute of Technology
Solo Exhibitions
2014 17 minutes from town
BuzzzBar Gallery, Newtown
Group Exhibitions
2016 Boomalli 300 Dollar Day
Boomalli Gallery, Leichhardt NSW
2015 Spilt Milk Magazine – Printmakers
Annandale Hotel, Annandale NSW
2014 Arcade Screen Printing – Printmakers
Vic on the Park Hotel, Enmore NSW
2011 Royal Easter Show, Sydney
Painting: Australian Birds & Flowers
2010 Royal Easter Show, Sydney
Painting: Australian Birds & Flowers
3rd Prize: Henry’s Shindig – five gums up from Wolli Creek, first grevillea on the right
2008 Local Art Making
Frilly Lizard Café Gallery, Bardwell Park NSW
Head On Photo Festival Exhibition by Maggie Hall: The Beach
Head On Photo Festival Exhibition by Maggie Hall
Venue: TAP Art Gallery
Address: 259 Riley St Surry Hills NSW 2010 (please note we have moved)
Dates: 01-14 May 2016
Time: 12pm – 6pm (daily)
Opening Night: 6pm Tuesday 02 May 2017
Artist Talk: 3pm Sunday 14 May 2017
URL: https://www.tapgallery.org.au / www.headon.com.au
TAP Art Gallery & Function House
Ph: 0400610440
Email: info@tapgallery.org.au
Address: : L1/259 Riley St. Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Gallery: 12 – 6 pm daily Venue for Hire: 6 – 11pm
Calling all PHOTOGRAPHIC artists to SUBMIT WORK for NUDES ON TAP 2017
NUDES ON TAP IS AN ANNUAL EVENT
For the eighth consecutive year TAP Gallery is staging the very successful Nudes on TAP as part of the Head On Photo Festival. Head On Photo Festival is Sydney’s major innovative showcase for Australian and international photography of all genres and is the largest event of its kind in Australia and the second largest in the world.
“Nudes on TAP” is one of the Festival’s events and is essentially a nude portraiture photographic competition that showcases the work of photographers who are passionate about capturing the sensuality and beauty of artistic nudes. The exhibition is an invitation to photographers of all abilities to enter the photography exhibition that celebrates both classic and contemporary expressions of the naked human figure in stylish, exquisite compositions and interpretations.
As one of the events of the Head On Festival, the competition is open to everyone and anyone and provides an excellent opportunity for emerging photographers and photo artists to gain exposure, raise their profile within the creative community and be recognised amongst their peers of the photographic industry.
To download the entry form, please just right click on the image below and choose “save as”.
Photographic prize sponsor:Photo-Shop-Studio
LISTING INFORMATION
Venue: TAP Art Gallery
Address: 259 Riley St Surry Hills NSW 2010 (please note we have moved)
Dates: 22-28 May 2016
Time: 12pm – 6pm (daily)
URL: https://www.tapgallery.org.au / www.headon.com.au
PRESS CONTACT: Marie Brokensha, marie@brokensha.com, 0408 117 535
The dates of the NUDES ON TAP 2017 are 22 – 28 May with a festive presentation event on Saturday 27 at 5pm, We will have 60 metres of wall space for hanging with an added panel down the middle. This means we can hang over 60 works, or hang salon style for smaller works. Artists must send their works to Tap gallery which will be moved to L1/259 Riley St. Surry Hills by Sunday the 21st of May 12-6pm. We welcome all artists to enter their works!
TAP Art Gallery & Function House
Ph: 0400610440
Email: info@tapgallery.org.au
Address: : L1/259 Riley St. Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Gallery: 12 – 6 pm daily Venue for Hire: 6 – 11pm
There will also be a People’s Choice Award voted by the guests on the night.
St O’Donnell Concept Store Pop Up Shop – 10 to 16 April
LOCAL LEGENDS ST O’DONNELL CELEBRATE THEIR FIRST BIRTHDAY
Sydney based collective St. O’Donnell celebrate 1 whole year of bringing together; artists, musicians and both local and international creatives. In celebration of this momentous occasion the St O’Donnell crew are doing what they do best and curating a week-long birthday concept store and events for themselves and their friends.
Located at Surry Hills ‘Tap’ Gallery – The Concept Store by day and events by night will feature; local clothing brands and artists and will be transformed on opening/closing night into a glorious groove house – Join St O’Donnell in celebration and support >cytotec online us your local creative scene.
WHAT St O’Donnell Concept Store (Opening/ Closing Night celebrations TBA)
WHEN 10th- 16th April
WHERE Tap Gallery (259 Riley Street, Surry Hills)
CLOTHING Acid Reign, Best Before, Bodega Collective, Rat Lifs
ARTISTS Amy Roser, Pads, Vanessa Nguyen, Monique Rojas, Diana Pritchard, Martina Martian, Natasha Michels
LINE UP TBA
ABOUT US
What began as an outlet for producers, DJ’s and radio hosts has grown into a label that not only represents artists, but also hosts regular events, connects with other creatives through an ongoing lifestyle blog and a fortnightly radio show at BBR.