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)

Magic of Lace - Raw Beauty of Welded Steel

The beauty of steel sculpture - design dictated purely by the whimsy of the artist is somehow enchanting.
New dimensions emerge as the sculpture, Leo Loomans, works his magic with welder and keen eye.

 
 
Add to the mix, the equally powerful yet somehow intimate vision of lace and its ability to evoke a variety of emotions from fragility to strength!

 
I did not initially grasp the concept of Barbara Gebhart referencing lace to highlight the journey of women over time, but after seeing her work, I am proud to say “I understand”.
 
Such is art.
 
I welcome this exhibition – the products of two highly talented yet brilliantly different artists.
At The Edge Art Space we work tirelessly to ensure our patrons view a broad cross section of work by clever and diverse artists who push boundaries,
and who explore subject matter and media way beyond the mainstream.
 

 
From November 18th you are invited to The Edge Art Space – 120 Brooklyn Road – Brooklyn
to also be enchanted by the joy and exuberance of an exhibition that skilfully mixes two distinctly different disciplines to become one powerful showing.
 

 
This exhibition is a gift – a tribute to all who nurture the journey of the artist.
 
 

Ceramics by Gerd Schmid - The Edge Art Space

They have a life philosophy that truly corresponds with mine.”

his is the defining comment from artist Gerd Schmid when I asked him if there was perhaps a hint of Japanese influence to his latest ceramic works.

The painting techniques, integral to his collections, are curiously intriguing.

Faintly familiar yet strangely different. Dishes and platters that have tiny sea nymphs swimming across an ocean of black. These are stunningly different, hard to pigeon-hole, and beautiful to view.

Gerd produces his ceramics as apparently effortlessly as he does large canvases. Despite no formal training in Japan, he has a strangely oriental flow to his brush. His techniques are not dissimilar to those of contemporary Japanese ceramics, yet this all emanates naturally from his love of everything simple and uncomplicated.

The flowing lines and coils of the sconce above are somehow neutralised by the simplicity of the glaze and colour. The delicate style counterbalances the functionality of the piece. Utilitarian sculpture – functional art – statement homeware.

Vases as beautiful as the flowers they hold. Striking yet not overpowering.

Table centrepieces that create conversation without detracting from the bigger picture.

Gerds work is available only through The Edge Art Space.

His various pieces are never repeated, merely replaced with something as new and interesting as those that went before. All are created individually.

Currently on display at The Edge Art Space, is Gerds’ set of sushi plates. Delicately painted and holding court on a table near the front doors they are divine.

Visit The Edge Art Space today at 120 Brooklyn Road, Brooklyn.

Heritage building houses art space in Brooklyn

For those of you who regularly read our blog on The Edge Art Space in Brooklyn we apologize for neglecting to include images of our beautiful building in past blogs.

Today we have decided to dedicate our blog to the building that is home to us, and home to our amazing offerings to you, the public.

On the long rambling Brooklyn Road as it follows the Hawkesbury River towards the small village of Brooklyn (North of Sydney) you will eventually see The Edge Art Space on your right (120 Brooklyn Road). 

Originally the town hall, and heritage listed, this space is now dedicated to artists, artisans, and musicians. It is wonderfully curated by Gerd Schmid.

Gerd is himself an artist of note, producing originals in his unique multi-medium style.


Finally...remember to keep June 18th clear in your diary for the big night at The Edge Art Space with the Ice Man, Terje Isungset. This master percussionist will shock and amaze with his unbelievable skill. I hope our stage handles all the ice!

A thunderous night in Brooklyn

It was our absolute privilege last night, to attend a performance of The Rhythm Hunters in Brooklyn. I am not often lost for words frankly, but I am having to delve deeply into my vocabulary to find the expressions required to help verbally illustrate to you all, the force of what I witnessed last night.

To clear up any misconceptions firstly, I am talking Brooklyn – Australia, not Brooklyn – The Big Apple. Nonetheless the performance could easily have been transported to The Bushwick Starr venue in Brooklyn – New York with the same rapturous reviews.

For those who have never witnessed the throbbing, primal beat of these percussion geniuses, then rest assured that in their future travels they will undoubtedly reach your international neck of the woods. They are destined for glory globally, and to think I had the pleasure to immerse myself in their rhythm for nearly 4 hours, in a 100 seat venue that oozed intensity, is humbling.

The crescendo reached for the final number was apocalyptic. The pulsating beat of drums from mainly the Pacific Rim, throbbed and grew to biblical proportions as the front line-up of female performers worked the tiniest of the troupes drums to a brilliant finale, backed by the men on drums of all shapes and sizes. The larger drums required 2 men to lift them, and also required what appeared to be superhuman strength & creative manipulation, to belt them.

Backed on vocals by the Rhythm Mummas I still cannot believe the mysterious appeal of this fearless troupe as they broke the silence of Brooklyn (and probably sound barriers too) to present this faultless show.

Gerd Schmid at The Edge Art Space is proud to present his gorgeous building on the Hawkesbury River as a dedicated space for any exposure of artistic merit. It sits exceedingly well as a venue for fringe art and music events, but is fast developing a reputation for showcasing art as a gallery.         

With this performance by the Rhythm Hunters, the Edge Art Space had the courage to bring a show that required multiple performers on stage, to a small 100 seat venue. To be amongst the select few at tiny tables lit with hurricane candles, served with dainty individual boxes of warm fried rice, custom-labeled wine, superb chocolates, and madeira cake felt at once homely, luxurious, romantic, and so very, very, meltingly close.

We will keep you updated via blog of the next exciting event on June 18th. "The Ice-Man"