November

ARTISTS TALK NEXT SATURDAY 4TH AT 4PM. WINNERS ANNOUNCED. ART PRIZE. NUDES ON TAP – 25th NOV to 5th DEC 2021- PRESENTATIONS SATURDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 5PM.

ARTISTS TALK NEXT SATURDAY 4TH DEC AT 4PM

Judging at Tap Gallery
Corrine Estrada , ( international), Marie Marie Ellen Brokensha Curator and the sponsor of Prix Yves Hernot, Prix Yves Hernot .

Saturday 27th November 2021

There were many people for the opening of « Nudes on tap « part of « Head on photographic Festival « at Tap Gallery in Riley street.
Great exhibition and a wonderful crop of photos , thank you to Lesley Dimmick and Marie Ellen Brokensha Curator
(please Tap your name on photos if you wish your name to appear) ,
Laureates are :
1st Prize
John Bortolin
For his exceptional portfolio of images , photos 19-24
Prize Photo-Shop-Studio
3 x Prix Yves Hernot – Wren were awarded,
1st Stephen Wong
Photo 44
2nd Prix Yves Hernot
Alexander Kharlamov
Photo 36
3rd Prix Yves Hernot
John Dobson
Photo 51 and 52
3 were Commended
Bjord Hansen photo 30
Sarah Louise Kinsella photo 53
PEOPLES CHOICE
1st prize went to 2 artists
Arthur Mavros won the public prize and an exhibition at Tap Gallery
Josephine Roberte also won 1st Prize Peoples choice
They have won an exhibition at TAP Gallery in the near future
The Judges were all of French origins
Corrine Estrada , ( international)
Marie Marie Ellen Brokensha Curator and the sponsor of Prix Yves Hernot,
Yves Hernot

John Bortolin

1st Prize

PHOTO-SHOP-STUDIO

 

STEPHEN WONG 1ST PRIZE JUDGES CHOICE

2nd Prix Yves Hernot  Alexander Kharlamov

Prix Yves Hernot with John Dobson 3rd prize

Josehine Roberte winner 1st prize Peoples Choice with Sandy (so great to see her)

Josephine tied with Arthur Mavros & they both will be staging an exhibition soon at TAP Gallery.

Arthur Mavros 1st Prize Peoples Choice with Prix Yves Hernot & curator Marie Brokensha

AN ANNUAL EVENT

As part of Head-on Festival
An invitation to photographers to enter this 2021 Photo exhibition & art prize that celebrates both classic and contemporary expressions of the naked human figure.

NUDES ON TAP 2021 PHOTOGRAPHIC AWARD

PRESENTATION NIGHT

SAT 27TH NOV 5PM

ARTISTS TALK SATURDAY 5TH DEC 3PM

Nudes on TAP showcases the work of photographers who are passionate about capturing the sensuality and beauty of the artistic nude. 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 & interpretations.

Conditions of entry

  1. Artists must deliver works by Wednesday 24th November between 12-6pm
  2. Each entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form and an entry fee of $25
  3. The winners will be announced on Saturday 27th November between 5-7pm
  4. There will be a judges choice & a peoples choice prize.
  5. The exhibition will be on display untilSunday 5th December 12-6pm daily.
  6. Artworks are to be picked up on the last day.
  7. photographs must be mounted or framed
  8. maximum size A2 42cmx60cm.
  9. All mediums accepted (Paper, canvas, vinyl etc)
  10. Curated by Marie Brokensha

APPLICATION FORM HERE

Judge Prix Yves Hernot with manager Lesley Dimmick on the night at 2020 NUDES ON TAP Presentations.

All artists are cordially invited to attend the event. We encourage you to invite as many as you can to join in this exciting inaugural community arts event.

FIRST PIZE SPONSORED BY “PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO”
Photographic studio lighting, value $600 to $800.
+ Prix Yves Hernot, Value $900. 3 prizes.
Yves Hernot:
Patron of the Arts and photographer
Knight of the national order of Merit ( France )
Fellow royal society of NSW

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE ARTISTS TALK

SATURDAY 4TH DECEMBER AT 3PM

 

See here for more Last year Awards Night pictures!

 

WINNERS LAST YEAR:

1ST PRIZE JOHN CHAPMAN

RUNNERS UP:

STEPHEN WONG

ARTHUR MAVROS

ULLA ABILDGAARD

JOSEPHINE ROBERTE

2020 Nudes on Tap - HeadOnPhotography Exhibition – “Nudes on Tap”

An associated exhibition of Head On Photo Festival 2020 
More information at www.headon.com.au  
Full 2020 program www.headon.com.au/2020festival 

THE ANNUAL NUDES ON TAP

Hosted by Brokensha Boudoir and Lesley Dimmick

CONFIRMED JUDGE YVES HERNOT, RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER

Yves Hernot arrived in Sydney in 1975 after graduating from the National School of Fine Arts and Architecture of Paris.
On arrival Yves taught as an art teacher in Cranbrook school. Yves is also a painter and a photographer.
During his long career Yves Hernot was an auctioneer and  worked as Federal Art expert. He was also curator of Qantas Airways art collections,
Yves worked on Australian TV as a reporter and journalist. Presently Yves works with Le Courrier Australien as the Art Columnist.
10 years ago Yves created ” les Prix Yves Hernot ”  or ” Yes Hernot Awards ” in France and in Australia .
The prizes are awarded to  encourage artists either painters or photographers who have shown merit ,  passion , talent and dedication.

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An invitation to photographers to enter this exhibition that celebrates both classic and contemporary expressions of the naked human figure

HeadOn

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We thank the City of Sydney for their sponsorship through their grant programme.

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Drinks and artist’s talk this Saturday 30th November 4pm featuring artists China in Gallery 1 and Louise Marsh gallery 2 in the Red Room.

ARTIST’S TALK

SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER AT 4PM

All welcome to attend and meet these two successful female artists

CHINA  & LOUISE MARSH

 

MEET CHINA THIS SATURDAY 4PM

 

 

Catalogue for Louise Marsh

 

Louise Marsh

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SYDNEY SILVERBACK’S WRESTLING CALENDAR EXHIBITION

SYDNEY SILVERBACK’S WRESTLING CALENDAR EXHIBITION

11th – 17th NOVEMBER 2019

The Silverbacks are excited to announce the launch of their 2020 calendar, featuring gorgeous works of some very talented photographers.   Framed photographic works and their 2020 calendar will be for sale to help raise funds for the Gender Centre.

Opening event Tuesday 12th November at 7.00 pm.  

Enjoy a drink and a chat with the wrestlers, the artists and representatives from the Gender Centre.

 

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Harbour City Wrestling Club‎ Launch of Sydney Silverbacks 2018 Calendar and photo exhibition Tuesday 13th November 2018 from 7pm

Sydney Silverbacks wrestling club are excited to announce the launch of our 2019 wrestling calendar featuring the work of 12 awesome photographers. We are presenting gorgeous works by Jason Nichol, Michael Lynch, #iamisraelmolina555, Rod Spark, Michael August, Claudia Sagrapanti, Daniel Jacobs. Ricardo Andres Figueredo Ochoa, Serkan Tuncay, Mark Martirez, Simonology, Travis de Jonk and Michael Oelofse

Their work will be on exhibition at the gallery from 12th to 18th November with the launch event on Tuesday 13th November 2018 from 7pm at TAP Gallery 1/259 Riley Street, Surry Hills.

Framed photographic works and the 2019 calendars will be for sale to raise funds for the LGBTIQA+ community at the Newtown Asylum Seekers Centre. Come along and enjoy a drink and a chat with the wrestlers, the artists and representatives from the LGBTIQA – community group.

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‘Everyday Matriarchal Heroines’ exhibition series by artists Anna Boros. 19-25 November 2018 Meet the artist Tuesday 20th 6pm.

Artist Anna Boros

presents

‘Everyday Matriarchal Heroines’ exhibition series.

OPENING NIGHT

Tuesday 20th November 6pm

Speakers will be 
Ms Kylie Liversidge.
Ms. Emma Husar MP.
Ms Karen Dunn and Anna Boros will be singing.

 

Artists Talk Sunday 3pm November 26

This series of 18 large portraits of individual women are pastel drawings on canvas. It has taken almost one year to complete.
The work is about as the name title explains:  Everyday Matriarchal Heroines. The females in the drawings are all real women with the real slaying of personal adversities.
Each woman has experienced some personal hell that she has had to face. Each woman kindly gave her narrative and image up for the purpose of what this series is for. This series is
for people to learn that they have real people who sometimes sit beside them in a bus, or you see walking their dog, or is in business, or catching a plane overseas etc  The things we see as normal.
But behind the scenes things can be very different, and it is these women and women like them everywhere that deserve great acknowledgement, but also you can learn about heroism in the everyday…
and when you do, you too will be touched, and inspired.
How did this come about?
This series did start with an idea of me doing a series showing others what trauma and experiences I have overcome or even still overcoming in my life.
So I decided to start drawing. Two portraits later, I was actually sick of looking at myself.
There must be people out there who have gone through tragedies and horrible life experiences such as myself ? Where are they?
It was important to get this going, though revealing something most inward to the world is always a risk,  it can also be very healing. Therapeutic in fact.
So, anywhere I went, and anyone I phoned, women I even met at train stations, I spoke to them about this. One lovely lady wanted to be in it after ringing

me suddenly one day just to say hello after two years of not seeing her! Others were old friends and some new friends from actually getting acquainted with strangers. They all had something to say!

I feel this is a very very important exhibition. It can be enlightening to feel that we are not alone , we do not need to feel alone. Women like company.
Often they retreat when they are not as ‘perfect’ as what society instils into them. Women like this can also feel quite marginalised. It’s pretty tough to always
be having to think about how others see us. When we have a problem, it seems more important to either hide for a bit, or to act our way out of the societal paper bag.
When we are doing quite fine, we often don’t give a toss.
We are refrained from speaking up about the very fears we have had to be courageous about.
Attitudes such as ” Look dear, you’re over it now. Why do you want to talk about it?  You should be over it!”.
Wanting to talk about our ‘near death’  experiences is only for the psyches and should not be mentioned. Is that true?
People can be quite antsy about it.
 In fact, talking about a problem that has been overcome has a remarkable story and lesson to it!
Another fact is that these women should be acknowledged for their courage, their tenacity, determination and willpower, their ability to still be alive.
Such is the wonder of the human spirit. Such are the hearts of these women. I really admire them and all women like them.
I noticed that some of the women felt so relieved that there were now others in a collective that they can relate with.
They also felt great about being able to tell their amazing story to me. Someone actually listened to them. Someone saw the acrobatics they learned to navigate their adversity with.
Other people think they are complaining when they tell the story. It’s awful. When in fact they seek the recognition of something they are inwardly really proud of in overcoming the chaos.
Don’t get me wrong here. This is not about vanity. These women don’t place themselves as any raging hero. In fact, all of them are terrified to go back and do it all over.
But they learnt, and they learnt the hard way, and they still are humble and they still feel ostracised by a community that sees them as ‘less than’
for ever getting themselves in the situations they found themselves in.
On the viewing side , the people that will be coming to look at this exhibition will be able to read each woman’s narrative and be inspired to know that these normal everyday women are bright,
wonderful and brainy. Many people who read the narratives on my website are really touched by their stories. People actually do survive financial hardship, destitution,
chronic illnesses and syndromes, cancers, rape, domestic beatings, wards of the state, mental illness, abandonment, and betrayals.
We can all learn from these women and all other women like them. We can also be feeling united because of them. They are not imperfect because they have had a hard time.
They have actually been perfecting themselves through life’s hard and sometimes relentless honing.
In this day and age full of what is supposed to be deemed as ‘perfection’, it can be a really hard calling for our own children to live up to.
There’s nothing like the acknowledgement of passing down real home truths, good advice, communal mindsets, and caring and empathising for others.

 These women have a high pass grade in the ‘school of hard knocks’. It’s about time they were acknowledged, art worked,  framed and finally placed in exhibition. Bravo!

Such is life! Please come and see this exhibition. Come and relate!

We are the ‘Everyday Matriarchal Heroines’! Deservedly so !

Anna Boros
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