Lace And Steel in Brooklyn

Our upcoming November exhibition at The Edge Art Space, is something we feel incredibly excited about. Not simply because the two media involved are so inexorably yet impossibly linked through sheer irony, but because the two very different contributing artists are actually uniting in one brilliantly enigmatic exhibition.

This exhibition opening on November 18th will be a delight for patrons.

Referencing LACE at its most restless and provocative best, is Barbara Gebhart.

Austrian born Barbara, has an impressive body of work representing the conflict between the emerging role of women as strong, capable and powerful, and their more primal role of delicacy and sensuality.

These two contrary roles are about as different as Lace and Steel.

No matter how far women have evolved, Barbara sees them as, by necessity, remaining in touch with the historically erotic and provocative aspects of their gender without subordinating themselves or sacrificing their freedom.

Her honest portrayal of modern woman, and her ability to use lace so symbolically, indicates that for her there is freedom and independence whilst remaining true to 'the sisterhood'.

Her work is beautiful. Her subject matter is brilliant. Her message is clear.

WOMANHOOD CONTINUES TO EVOLVE.

Lace & Steel

The Edge Art Space

120 Brooklyn Road

Brooklyn - Sydney - NSW - 2083

http://www.edgeartspace.com

Here at The Edge Art Space we choose to continue evolving as often as is necessary to accommodate the brilliance and genius of the artists, sculptors and musicians who cross our doorstep on an ever increasing basis.

One of the exciting sculptors who has caused a rush of adrenalin for us of late, is the talented John Wright of Sydney.

Johns’ work has morphed over time as he has experimented with different styles and mediums, but his fabulous use of steel, wire and bronze has certainly caught our attention.  

We get enormous pleasure from his resident sculpture ‘Joy’ who graces our outdoor garden space.  ‘Joy’ enriches the lives of our patrons and always brings a smile to the faces of visitors. As the name suggests, she is a giant red kangaroo.

  

John Wright has a skilled eye for the detail that provokes such interest in his work. His fire-engine red kangaroo is at once endearing, profoundly beautiful, yet despite her size, is contained enough to sit comfortably in a residential garden. As with all our exhibits, ‘Joy’ is available for sale through The Edge Art Space (though we will hate losing her), and we would also encourage you to keep abreast of Johns’ latest works by regularly viewing this blog, emailing us or phoning the gallery curator, Gerd Schmid.

John utilizes his keen eye for detail to produce the most magnificent cast bronzes also, and his stunning “Camel Train’ cannot pass without mention. His ‘train’ of progressive camels as they stroll their rusty outback railway track, is one of the most magnificent examples of Australian art this scribe has ever seen.

This beautiful contribution has personally stolen my heart, and is worthy of placement on the wall of any of the globes grandest of homes. It is equally worthy of being included in the corporate collection of any international boardroom.

Likewise his wire camels and the brilliant flying gazelles.

John is understandably awarded and well exhibited, and it is our absolute pleasure to represent him.

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!