April 30, 2011
THE SIRENS CALL - SECRET SHOW
Here's a few shots of the work that I presented in a warehouse space in Brisbane's West End during May...
THE SIRENS CALL - RYAN RENSHAW GALLERY BRISBANE
I have an exhibition of new work opening Saturday May 7th at Ryan Renshaw Gallery. Here's the spin -
This new body of work is an investigation into the changing nature of Australian patriotism and it's representation. The last decade of Australian politics has seen a number of coming of age moments for our nation, none less visible than the seduction of nationalism. The central motif to all of this is the ever more ubiquitous southern cross and its variants. Flags, apparel, cars and even bodies are emblazoned with this sign of allegiance.
Returning to the economy of stencilled aerosol and drawing, Dodd has created a suite of works that may be at once celebratory and critical. These images are equally at home on the gallery wall as the grimy surfaces of suburbia.
This new body of work is an investigation into the changing nature of Australian patriotism and it's representation. The last decade of Australian politics has seen a number of coming of age moments for our nation, none less visible than the seduction of nationalism. The central motif to all of this is the ever more ubiquitous southern cross and its variants. Flags, apparel, cars and even bodies are emblazoned with this sign of allegiance.
Returning to the economy of stencilled aerosol and drawing, Dodd has created a suite of works that may be at once celebratory and critical. These images are equally at home on the gallery wall as the grimy surfaces of suburbia.
ADELAIDE CITY COUNCIL MURAL COMMISSION
Officially the largest thing I have tried to paint.
The Adelaide City Council has recently commissioned a number of murals around the CBD.
This new push from the Council is sure to change the nature of street in Adelaide.
Here are a few quick snaps.
The Adelaide City Council has recently commissioned a number of murals around the CBD.
This new push from the Council is sure to change the nature of street in Adelaide.
Here are a few quick snaps.
SOFT REBELLION - SASA GALLERY
A project that incorporates work from Stuart Bailey, Carla Cescon, Paul Sloan and myself.
April 5th - May 7th, 2011.
The artists exhibiting as part of Soft Rebellion recognise that fighting in modest ways, with actions
that might seem incidental or nominal is invaluable to the cultural and social ecology as a whole.
The importance of simple, small acts of resistance can be significant, providing individuals with important
vicarious release and the potential for reiteration of minority viewpoints.
April 5th - May 7th, 2011.
The artists exhibiting as part of Soft Rebellion recognise that fighting in modest ways, with actions
that might seem incidental or nominal is invaluable to the cultural and social ecology as a whole.
The importance of simple, small acts of resistance can be significant, providing individuals with important
vicarious release and the potential for reiteration of minority viewpoints.
April 29, 2011
SOFT REBELLION - SASA GALLERY - VIDEO
As produced by Sam Roberts, a little overview of the group show at SASA Gallery early in 2011.
April 1, 2011
RAFT LAUNCH
As part of an upcoming project I have decided to build a raft.
Originally perceived as a simple prop, it has grown to become a potentially sea worthy vessel.
Here are some pics from the maiden voyage.
Big thanks to Josh, Paul & Mark for their assistance with the launch.
Originally perceived as a simple prop, it has grown to become a potentially sea worthy vessel.
Here are some pics from the maiden voyage.
Big thanks to Josh, Paul & Mark for their assistance with the launch.
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