October

Michaela Kaiser – Faces – portraits

FACES – MICHAELA KAISER

1-6 OCTOBER

OPENING DRINKS TUESDAY 1ST OCTOBER 6PM

ARTISTS TALK SATURDAY 5TH 3PM

“Faces is an exhibition of portraits that I have been working on over the past five years.

The collection will also include some non-portrait paintings and still life, in a mix of pencil, watercolour, acrylic and oil paints.

I’ve always enjoyed drawing and painting faces and have been creating art since I was a child. 

I’m incredibly excited to invite you to my first solo show

-Michaela

“Steph, Parky & Eddie’ 1st prize People’sChoice Archibald REAL REFUSES

Michaela Kaiser

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Michaela Kaiser – Faces – portraits

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Fabulous Figures – Veronika Kristensen

VERONIKA KRISTENSEN

* Born in Denmark to a Lithuanian mother and Danish father, migrated to
Australia in early childhood, settling in Newcastle.

* Gained a Diploma in Fine Arts at The National Art School, Newcastle in
1974. Was awarded the A. Dottilo Rubbo prize for best overall
performance.

* Lectured in life drawing at Newcastle College of Advanced Education in
1977-1979.

* Moved to Sydney in 1979 and and took up a position as Art Director at
View Productions, where she designed and illustrated books, magazines
and posters.

* Began further studies at the City Art Institute and gained a Graduate
Diploma in Professional Art Studies in 1984.

* In 1985, was appointed to a teaching position in art and graphic design at
Liverpool TAFE, where she taught life drawing, perspective drawing, and
Art History until 1989

* In 1990, began employment at Sydney Opera House as a Visitor Services
Officer after funding to the TAFE system was axed.

* Taught life drawing at the Waverley Woollahra WEA Centre adult evening
classes in early 1990’s.

* Currently still working at Sydney Opera House in Ticketing services.

Exhibitions

* Participated in group shows in Newcastle in 1970’s at the Von Bertouch
Gallery “Collector’s Choice, “Warehouse Gallery Cooks Hill.

* Awarded the Warringah Art Prize in 1978.

* Solo exhibition at The Sydney Gallery, Paddington in 1983.

* Participated in group shows of “Lithuanian Days” Festivals in Newcastle
and Adelaide, during 1980’s and early 1990’s.

* Group show at Sydney Opera House called “Beyond the Fourth Wall” in
1990s..

* Ex-Libris exhibition in Vilnius, Lithuania in 1991.

“” Heavenly Bodies” – solo exhibition of drawings and paintings at The Art
Centre of Sydney, Darlinghurst in July 2023.

Description of work

* Always worked with the figure, mostly in acrylics on board or canvas, or
pastel, pencil and pen and ink on paper.

* Early influence of Surrealists, Impressionist has recently evolved to more
figurative, decorative approach, with some fantasy elements.

* Considers herself as a ‘re-emerging” artist after a protracted period away
from the exhibiting scene.

TAP Gallery
Web: tapgallery.org.au
Youtube: @TapGallerySydney
Instagram: @tapgallery and #tapgallery
Email: info@tapgallery.org.au * Telephone: 0400610440 .
Level 1, 259 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Fabulous Figures – Veronika Kristensen

Matthew Wolfenden – Sydney Scapes of Splendour

Matthew Wolfenden on Instagram: @matt_wolfenden_art

Bio: Matthew is from Newcastle and has been living in Sydney for 15 years, He was introduced to Art by his Father Brian Wolfenden who is an artist and Teacher. Matthew paints Newcastle Landscapes, Sydney scenes, portraits and surrealism in a unique, Naïve and realistic style. Matthew is inspired by Brett Whiteley, Ken Done, and John Earle as well as his father Brain He paints for enjoyment, and therapy for his mental well being.

Tap Gallery
Youtube: @TapGallerySydney
Instagram: @tapgallery and #tapgallery
Email: info@tapgallery.org.au * Telephone: 0400610440 .
Level 1, 259 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Matthew Wolfenden – Sydney Scapes of Splendour