BOOK LAUNCH – ‘Welcome to my Fabulous Sh*t Show’ Saturday 27th May 5pm

Book Launch Welcome to my fabulous Sh*t Show

Book Launch Welcome to my Fabulous Sh*t Show Tap Gallery

Sponsors:   

Mel’s book is available to purchase online from Amazon, lol Austin Macauley Publishers, Booktopia and all good bookstores. 

 

ONLY a very limited number of books will be available for sale at the launch.

Book Launch: Welcome to my fabulous Sh*t Show

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Email: info@tapgallery.org.au * Tel: 0400610440 .
Level 1, 259 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Augustus Firestone Making Sculpture Come Alive - Tap Gallery Images of white and painted Greek busts.

Augustus Firestone: Making sculpture come alive. Opening Tuesday 23rd May 2023 

Augustus Firestone: Making Sculpture Come Alive

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Exhibition Opening Tuesday 23rd May 2023 

Rediscovering the lost art of painted sculpture 

Bringing sculpture to life  

 

Augustus Firestone: Making sculpture come alive 

augustus firestone: making sculpture come alive - Tap Gallery - images of white and painted Greek busts

TAP Art Gallery will play host to multi-media artist Augustus Firestone’s exploration of the ‘whiting’ of ancient sculpture, and traces the artist’s journey into the painting and embellishment of sculpture.  

 

The main motivation for this exhibition is the accumulation of Firestone’s years of work exploring painted sculpture and more recently the appropriation of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures by neo-Nazi. This misrepresentation put a fire in Firestone’s belly to bring to life the true history of painted sculpture, where it came from and why it was lost before the Renaissance.  

 

White busts of Septimius Severus, the Black Emperor of England from 145 – 211 AD, demonstrate his point. 

 

“Severus was the first Black emperor of the Roman Empire. As per tradition, a marble bust was made of each new Roman Emperor, and his was painted in his North African skin tone. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the paint on his busts weathered, and due to the colour of the marble, he was portrayed as a white emperor.”  

 

Augustus Firestone is an Australian artist, a local Darlo boy, who became well known in Wellington New Zealand for his work on the Finalism painted sculpture art movement with other artists locally and internationally exploring similar themes. 

 

Firestone’s exhibition offers a unique opportunity to see ancient sculptures in a new light, thanks to the modern splash of colour that the artist brings to them. By contemplating what they would have looked like with paint, viewers can gain a fresh perspective and imagine their beauty and intricacy. The exhibition sheds light on the cultural and historical significance of historical sculptures, which go beyond their aesthetic appeal. Far from being mere representations of preconceived white sculptures, they reflect the rich diversity of humanity and the stories and traditions of the people who created them.  

 

As the Australian nation examines Aboriginal recognition in the constitution, this exhibition provides an opportunity to self-reflect on the historical implications of racism in European and Australian art. As society considers our collective responsibility to acknowledge and address past injustices, and Firestone presents a compelling collection of works to consider the ways in which art has been used as a tool of oppression. By taking a critical and introspective approach, we can work towards building a more equitable and just future for all. 

 

This exhibition promises to delight art lovers and curious minds alike. Firestone aims to spark important conversations and foster greater understanding and appreciation for art, its treatment of Indigenous cultures and histories, while highlighting the need for ongoing reflection and action towards reconciliation. 

 

Don’t miss this inspiring and thought-provoking exhibition. 

 

Augustus Firestone’s ‘Making Sculpture Come Alive’ exhibition opens Tuesday May 23rd at TAP Art Gallery, Level 1 259 Riley St, Surry Hills 

 

More information:https://arena.org.au/white-sculpture-white-race/ 

Augustus Firestone: Making Sculpture Come Alive

TAP Gallery: Web: tapgallery.org.au * Youtube: youtube.com/tapgallerysydney
Instagram: instagram.com/tapgallery and #tapgallery
Email: info@tapgallery.org.au * Tel: 0400610440 .
Level 1, 259 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Mor Mor Dreaming Exhibition TAP Gallery

Mor Mor Dreaming Exhibition – Meet the artists 6-8pm Saturday May 6th. On view daily 12-6pm 1- 14th May.

Mor Mor Dreaming Exhibition

You are cordially invited to attend the opening of Mor Mors Dreaming exhibition from 6pm to 8pm on the 6th May 2023.  This exhibition will run from the 1st until the 14th of May 2023.   daily 12-6pm

Mor Mor Maureen Reyland Mutthi Mutthi invites you to view Mor Mors dreaming exhibition which includes 40 individual artworks depicting Mungo through the years of the Willandra Lakes Region being recognised as a World Heritage Area.

 

I was born in Balranald, South Western New South Wales and I am a direct descendant from Mungo.  Mungo being known as the oldest ceremonial burial sites of human beings who are now known as Mungo Man and Mungo Lady.  I am a former member of the Willandra Lakes World Heritage committee and the Three Tribes Aboriginal advisory group. I was also involved in the repatriation of ancestral remains including Lady and Man Mungo to their individual resting places, and the truth behind both of these significant remains and how they were eventually buried.

This as well as being interconnected with my aboriginal ancestry link me to my art work.

My biggest achievement was when I was commissioned by Regional Arts Victoria to produce a  handmade possum skin cloak to be worn and used in the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne 2006.  This cloak still resides in the National Museum in Sydney.

I was also involved with the Australian Print Triennial which was featured in the Mildura Living magazine in an article titled “Spiritual Homeland the Mungo Print Project”

Throughout my art journey I have had several exhibitions at Tap Gallery including my latest one which will be from the 1st of May till the 124th of May 2023.”

I hope you can come and experience my journey for yourselves during this exhibition..

Mor Mor Dreaming Exhibition Tap GalleryMor Mor Dreaming Exhibition Tap Gallery

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Email: info@tapgallery.org.au * Tel: 0400610440 .

Pyrmont Art Prize 2023 - Tap Gallery

PYRMONT ART PRIZE 2023

Pyrmont Art Prize 2023

 

CALLING ALL ARTISTS TO ENTER THE PYRMONT ART PRIZE 2023

2 Days of Art, Wine, Food & Live Music

Sat & Sun 6 & 7 May

PIRRAMA PARK PYRMONT

Sponsored by Derivan Paints.

Entry Fee $20 includes Free Canvas.   Canvases must be 40 x 50 cms or less.   No Frames or Glass

Entries to be delivered to TAP GALLERY by WEDNESDAY 3rd MAY.

We hope to see you at the Pyrmont Festival on the 6 and 7 May 2023. Check out the website for details: https://www.pyrmontfestival.com.au/

Event Details:

Venue: Pirrama Park, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, 

Date: 6 & 7 May 2023

Time: 11 AM – 5 PM

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Pyrmont Art Prize 2023M/P>

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Email: info@tapgallery.org.au * Tel: 0400610440 .
Level 1, 259 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Painting in the Park Irises Tap Gallery

Painting in the Park with The Pyrmont Food & Wine Fair – Vincent Van Gogh ‘Irises in a Vase’ Saturday 6 May 2-4pm

Painting in the Park: “Irises in a Vase” by Vincent Van Gogh

Painting in the Park:

Painting the the Park is a rewarding tutored classes for everyone. All art materials are supplied including acrylic paint & canvas. You will study Van Goghs ‘Irises in a Vase”‘ guided by Lesley Dimmick BFA, OAM to completion. You can take your very own artwork home. The class is set in Pirrama Park in conjunction with the very popular 2 day Pyrmont Food & Wine Festival The event is suitable for beginners to advanced and you can bring drinks & nibbles along. Many attendees come back again and this class comes highly recommended. This event is a great idea for celebrating birthdays or special events . Call TAP Gallery on 0400610440

OR

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/painting-in-the-park-at-the-pyrmont-art-food-wine-festival-van-gogh-tickets-611760440947

Painting in the Park: “Irises in a Vase” by Vincent Van Gogh

TAP Gallery: Web: tapgallery.org.au * Youtube: youtube.com/tapgallerysydney
Instagram: instagram.com/tapgallery and #tapgallery
Email: info@tapgallery.org.au * Tel: 0400610440 .
Level 1, 259 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010