So Ive been through the catalogue + the website and here is my little calendar of events that i think are a good mix of design, craft, ideas with a dash of fun!
exhibitions...
at the Ivan Dougherty Gallery COFA till Aug 22
The word “sustainability” is in danger of losing its tangible value and status as a universal catch-cry from chronic over use. Sustain me: contemporary design explores the conventional role design and designers play in creating and developing a deeper understanding of sustainability. Exhibitors include David Trubridge, Green Life 21 project (designs by Yoshikazu Hasegawa and Prue Venerables), Elliat Rich Steven Harrison, Luisa Cevese: RIEDIZIONI, Instyle Contract Textiles, Mark Vaarwerk, Andrew Maynard Architects and Julie Paterson: clothfabric.at Melalab Gallery opening this Thursday Aug 6
Cueva and Pagan create wearable forms in silver and gold inspired by man-made architectural structures.
Shapes nestle together, abstractly mimicking buildings and familiar structures. The couple’s solitary pieces are often reminiscent of commanding architecture.
Shapes nestle together, abstractly mimicking buildings and familiar structures. The couple’s solitary pieces are often reminiscent of commanding architecture.
at Gaffa Gallery opening on Aug 13
Like to play somebody you couldn’t possibly be in the real world? Create an alternative personality or persona? Become your own alter ego? This exhibition invites designers across various disciplines to create an alter ego as a means to push boundaries, explore ideas and create works that they may never have dared to if they were creating as “themselves”.Exhibiting designers, artists and jewellers include Melinda Young, Sean O’Connell, Mark Vaarwerk, Lisa Furno, Scott Rosen, Alice Potter, Kelly Robson and Lauren Reid. Curated by Zoe Brand.at SCA Galleries opening this wed Aug 5
Why would a jeweller choose such a confrontational title for an exhibition of work from the last 15 years as Unwearable? It’s a provocation. Those familiar with New Zealand’s Lisa Walker’s work won’t be surprised. The very best jewellery in her exhibition aggressively challenges us on a material, conceptual and practical level. Curated by Damian Skinner.and one that Im really looking forward to ....
The Knitted Convenience by our resident Guerrilla Knitter Denise Litchfield who I have mentioned in previous postings!
We’re in the middle of the biggest resurgence in knitting since the 1970s. In Denmark they knitted a tank, in Mexico they knitted a bus and in Sydney guerrilla knitter Denise Litchfield has organised that Taylor Square’s historic public amenities be covered in knitted pieces. After the event the installation will be unstitched, washed and made into blankets for local Sydney charities. As the Powerhouse Museum is the main site for the festival - they are running events nearly every day throughout these next two weeks - so its worth checking them out.... Some note worthy inclusions may be...
this Friday night Aug 7 at Powerhouse Museum
Be an integral part of a Sydney Design event – one that will fire your imagination and tease out your creative talents. At Play Late you can see and create projections on the outside of the Powerhouse Museum with Western Australian video artist Jerrem Lynch. Join in a collaborative session of comic making with Matt Huynh, plus Sonny Day and Biddy Maroney of We Buy Your Kids.Experience interactive video projections on the curved ceiling of the Powerhouse foyer with Dr Bert Bongers from University of Technology, Sydney. Or settle in for guerilla knitting with Denise Litchfield and add your piece to The Knitted Convenience project.
opening on Friday Aug 14 at 6pm and running through till 5pm on Sat Aug 15
Share a drink at Friday night’s market or visit Inspired, the Museum’s permanent design exhibition on Saturday. Sounds specially mixed by Designer Muzik for Young Blood; and there’ll be a live action photo shoot by fashion photographer Hamish Ta-me, where visitors get the chance for a look behind the scenes as he documents hip-hop dancers...
And then there are the workshops...
Take a Ball of Thread with Mel Young at Metalab on Sat 7, Sun 8 (by popular demand!!)
Trash to Treasure: Fashioning Now at UTS on Aug 7 + 14...
Tapestry Weaving at COFA on Aug 8,15,22,29...
And it goes on and on and on...
There are talks, walks + creative folk doing interesting things all over town so check out the program and go crazy!!
Oh and to finish off...in another city... Ghost Patrol are opening up a pop up store/open studio in Melbourne! Definitely worth checking out if your going to be in the arts capital on Sat Aug 8...
I wish!!!!!
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