Thursday, 15 March 2012

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.







 




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.

"John Shand -  review in "Limelight"

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.

 
 
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   
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