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.
 
 

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

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.

Too busy feeling honoured to notice

When I photographed the preparations being made to pull together this superb exhibition of works by Peter Zanetti, I should have noticed things like shadows and interference during the shoot, but I was so overwhelmed by the scale of what I was seeing, that my concentration lapsed long enough to do an injustice to these breath-taking works.

My only excuse for poor photography is that I was so jolly busy feeling honoured, to even notice such things as poor camera angle, and flares. Therefore you have even more reason to drop in at The Edge Art Space – Brooklyn ( uh...Sydney) to view the offerings of Peter Zanetti in person.

Frankly, despite my humble photographic skills, the detail, depth of field, proportions, and tones of Peter Zanetti’s black & white collection, are clearly unparalleled. Even I cannot spoil that for you.

In recording on canvas, that which seemed previously invisible to the rest of us, Peter Zanetti helps us all grasp the awe and beauty of his world....our world.

Currently concentrating on the wilderness of Kuringai National Park on the northern outskirts of Sydney, Peter manages to make the hills, rocky outcrops, and flora talk to us with one voice. The tiny caves formed over veritable lifetimes, the trees blown into tormented angles by prevailing winds, and the terrain so rugged that Aboriginal rock paintings are still being discovered, all add to the spiritual pull of these lands.

One can see Zanettis love of his surroundings in all his works. He has a real understanding of the world he lives in, an empathy for the bush, and an acceptance of nature with all its flaws. He can be seen in his straw hat, walking the bush trails of Sydney, lugging great armloads of his ‘tools of trade’, and returning day after day, to perfect his brilliant contributions.

Ice Man Drums up Excitement in Brooklyn

“Norwegian Ice Musician” Terje Isungset, master percussionist Tunji Beier, and Montreux jazz award winning vocalist Kristin Berardi perform together at the Edge Art Space on Sat 18th June– 7.30pm.

RSVP IMPERATIVE

Ice Charms

Ice Harp

Ice Trumpet

Terje is a pioneer in nature and ice instruments and it is his first tour of Australia. Later this year he will be performing with the London Symphonic Orchestra.   He is one of Europe's most accomplished and innovative percussionists - with over two decades of experience in jazz and ethnic Scandinavian music, he is taking these types of music far beyond their traditional boundaries. Terje has crafted his own instruments from natural elements such as arctic birch, granite, slate, sheep bells, and even ice.

Tunji Beier from the Sunshine Coast is known for his work with Linsey Pollak and interestingly, studied Indian percussion 10 hours a day, 7 days a week for 3 years in India from the age of 16.

Australian Jazz vocalist Kristin Berardi dazzled audiences with her vocal talent & compositions touring Australia with the Mothership Groove Orchestra.

This unique musical partnership will not be found anywhere else in the world.



Some of their inspiration comes from Norwegian folk music, Yoruba Classical drumming, South Indian Classical music and Traditional Middle Eastern music and vocals are inspired by jazz. Terje, Tunji and Kristin combine to deliver us from this ordinary world into a magical realm on Sat 18th June, 7.30pm. Edge Art Space 120 Brooklyn Rd. Brooklyn 2083.



Tickets: $45 (includes hors d'oeuvres, glass of bubbly & orange juice)

RSVP:  Gerd Schmid on 0424 176 337 or edgeartspace@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE: RSVP IMPERATIVE

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!

Nectar of the Gods produced for the Rhythm Hunters

The Rhythm Hunters extravagant and successful show at The Edge Art Space is now over (see earlier blog) but I feel a little inclined to show off the personalised wine we presented on the night.

As mentioned, tables were themed in baby blue & white, and set with hurricane candles, tiny rice boxes, chocolates and OJ. Hors d’oeuvres  were served prior to the show and interval was punctuated with Madeira cake served by waiters. The ‘piece de resistance’ was the wine. Too often we find custom labelled wine bottles hold disappointingly miserable contents, as the opportunity to serve wine without visible connection to any particular winery is milked for all it is worth. Not at The Edge Art Space. We proudly ventured forth with our hardy volunteers, diligently tasting the wines on offer until we had unanimous decisions.

Though we do not profess to be wine experts, clearly our selections passed the test as we had so many positive remarks about the wines we served. We are all hoping the same team selection process will be utilised for our next upcoming show by master percussionist Terje Isungset on June 18^th.

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"