TRUNKLINE – Launches on the River

Much can be said of the new David Collins exhibition due to open at The Edge Art Space on November 30^th at 6:00pm.

Art spaces, no matter how large or small, only succeed when they are filled with inspiring and unique work that captivates viewers.

This exhibition offers a completely new body of work by Sydney artist David Collins and focuses on his impressionist’s interpretation of the Hawkesbury River and its surrounds.

These are profound images seen through the eyes of someone who has a different slant on the everyday backdrop of river life.

The brilliant curator of The Edge Art Space, Gerd Schmid is able to recognize significant works, conceive an exhibition, and in addition has an uncanny ability as a catalyst to a successful showing.

His responsibility is to both the artist and the audience and he manages to walk the path superbly with “Trunkline”. Significantly, he has saved the best until last this year.

In this final exhibition at The Edge Art Space for 2012 Gerd Schmid and David Collins have collaborated to set a new arts paradigm. Whatever you do, do not miss this enthralling testimony to modern ‘river art’.

The exhibition closes at 4:00pm on December 16^th so there is a two week window.

The Edge Art Space

120 Brooklyn Road

Brooklyn 2083

0424 176 337

Email: edgeartspace@gmail.com

More Than a Thousand Hand Drawn Images on Film

FLUX

A short film that took two years to make, with more than a thousand hand-drawn images.

The Edge Art Space...

invites you top a special viewing of FLUX by Ana Pollak.

Sound is by Michael Harding.

Screening: Friday July 13th at 7:00pm

                    : Saturday July 14th at 4:00pm

The Edge Art Space

120 Brooklyn Road

Brooklyn 2083

0424 176 337

edgeartspace@gmail.com

Custom painted restaurant-ceramics for a fraction of what you would imagine!

 

 Custom painted restaurant-ceramics for a fraction of what you would imagine!

I don’t know about you, but we have several friends and acquaintances with brilliant little cafes, and true  destination-style restaurants that are always in need of a hint of drama to lift their eateries’ image. Restaurants are time consuming and labour-intensive businesses to operate, and their owners are passionate and committed about the impression they leave with the diner. They want their business to look edgy, and they strive for perfection, but the reality is that profits don’t often stretch to customizing every detail, especially plates and dishes. More and more they rely solely on their menu to ‘hit the spot’ so to speak.

 

 I don’t know about you, but we have several friends and acquaintances with brilliant little cafes, and true  destination-style restaurants that are always in need of a hint of drama to lift their eateries’ image. Restaurants are time consuming and labour-intensive businesses to operate, and their owners are passionate and committed about the impression they leave with the diner. They want their business to look edgy, and they strive for perfection, but the reality is that profits don’t often stretch to customizing every detail, especially plates and dishes. More and more they rely solely on their menu to ‘hit the spot’ so to speak.

Nonetheless, all eateries need a point-of-difference to ensure they capture the interest of the dining public.  For instance, small hand-painted detailing on otherwise plain white plates can add simple spice to the dining experience. More and more cafes are seeing the sense in marketing via their ceramics. It can be an expensive procedure though, and the accounting bottom-line is not always conducive to such marketing luxuries.

Newsflash!!!!

There is now an option to help create an air of elegance and distinction in any small cafe, and grand restaurant, by utilizing the services of artist Gerd Schmid. His ability to hand paint your existing white crockery with apparent ease, is a stroke of genius. Whatever your needs, Gerd will produce a design to cleverly accent your clients’ dining experience, whilst retaining your existing plates and dishes.

 

Hey friends and music lovers......Very happy to announce the HUNTERS are back.... Please book your tickets now ( under 16 half price ) on 0424 176 337.....and have a great night....... Thank you for supporting MUSIC and the EDGE

DVA...at the EDGE

"Some partnerships are meant to be. Dva is unique in both instrumentation and output, Pollak having invented many of the wind instruments he plays. Beier, meanwhile, plays an array of hand-drums from Africa, India and points in between. Their combined influences -primarily the music of Eastern Europe, India and Africa - add up to a swirl of colours as they enjoy almost telepathic dialogues on self-penned or traditional compositions, which give way to thrilling improvisations. Dva is at the forefront of Australian creative music.

"John Shand -  review in "Limelight"

David appears in Brooklyn

Despite the jetlag that afflicts all constant travellers, David has resumed a new position outside the front doors of The Edge Art Space in Brooklyn. Looking none the worse for his travels (unless you count a broken neck) he now stands tall and shapely like a Centurian greeting all visitors to this gorgeous arts venue.

As the informed may be aware, David is never in one place for long (preferring the life of a gypsy) so he will soon move to greener pastures.

His time here has been interesting. 

He has been kidnapped by pranksters and subjected to a violent Sydney hailstorm, but he has certainly turned the heads of many a tired commuter.

It is our hope that he has also brought a smile to the faces of our patrons and the residents of Brooklyn.

As always, our aim is to please.

Below are postcards sent by David during his many travels.

His travel diary is well booked, but for further information on David, you may wish to speak with his maker, John Wright - sculptor.

Today we are proud to represent the stunning work of our curator Gerd Schmid

Gerd sees water differently to most of us. 

He is in awe of the surprising colours and amazing shadows generated by combinations of sun, moon, sea life, clouds and reflection.

He waxes lyrical about the textures and ripples created by wind, rain, or a school of fish.

His home by the beautiful Hawkesbury River offers him inspiration on a daily basis. Changing seasons, varied weather, water depth, and a wealth of fish life mean the river is a constant source of material for Gerd and his inquisitive mind.

Years of study and diligent experimentation into mediums, techniques and applications have resulted in his unrivaled ability to produce works both large and small that seem to draw you in to their depth. Fish appear to swim deep beneath his canvas, whilst the sun appears to bounce off the paint almost requiring sunglasses of the viewer.

IN THE SHALLOWS

SOLD

BLUE WATER

Oil, Acrylic Medium on Canvas

2010

(1820 x 1220)

MOUTH OF THE RIVER

SOLD

 

TURQUOISE WATER

 Oil, Acrylic Medium on Canvas

2011

(1220 x 1220)

MULLET

SOLD

 MOONLIGHT

Oil on Canvas

2010

(920 x 920)