Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
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.
Saturday, 3 December 2011
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.
Friday, 2 December 2011
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)
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
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.
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.
Friday, 28 October 2011
Lace And Steel with Leo Loomans
Lace & Steel
Leo Loomans
As one of the contributing artists in our upcoming
As one of the contributing artists in our upcoming
Lace & Steel exhibition at The Edge Art Space in Brooklyn (Sydney),we clearly view the steel sculptures of
Leo Loomans’ as profoundly interesting.
Driven by form, Leo produces complex yet unified pieces which allow his audience interpretations that are uniquely personal to them.
His works engender personal reflection, encourage thought, and attract curiosity.
Using welded steel as a medium, naturally ensures his work is aesthetically strong, visually intense, and powerfully imposing.
Combined with Leo’s skill at creating sculpture that offers impact, balance and raw beauty we know we are offering in Lace & Steel an exhibition that will
ensure all the enjoyable elements of artistic pleasure: fine form, extraordinary contrasts, strong messages, and a gorgeous venue.
The Edge Art Space (from November 7th)
120 Brooklyn Road
Brooklyn
http://www.edgeartspace.com
Saturday, 22 October 2011
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
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