Wonder

For the opening of 'Captured' a week and a half ago I was excited to finally meet the artists whose work I had been admiring in photos for two months prior. In a bad turn of events Tim had a fall and was unable to come. Thankfully Wayne (Pictured with his work) and Alan were able to make it. Wayne has Down Syndrome and has been with Arts Project Australia for about 14 years. He has exhibited extensively throughout Australia and Internationally and has work in the National Gallery of Australia. He was excited to see his work up in lights, be on the rooftop and to have a beer all at the same time. I met Alan as the show was about to wind up. He came up with his carer and two other friends to see his work (Pictured).and the show. I was amazed to learn that Alan had created all of the ceramic pieces in the show with just 1% vision. He is legally blind and deaf and yet has been able to create such awesome pieces that are instruments designed to catch light! How beautiful! He observed all the pieces very closely and then wandered about to take in the stars and night skyline. I just wondered! It was fantastic to meet you both. I hope to meet Tim at the APA studio or exhibition one day. Thank you all for your great work!
'CAPTURED' REMAINS ON DISPLAY FOR ONE MORE WEEK SO MAKE SURE YOU GET UP!

nine on seven and Arts Project Australia present: CAPTURED

Arts Project Australia is a not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting people with disabilities becoming practitioners in the Visual Arts.

Captured is an exhibition of artwork by artists Tim Williams and Wayne Marnell exploring 2D portraiture and action shots of superheroes and fictional characters, alongside Alan Constable’s lyrical clay camera sculptures.

YOU'RE INVITED TO THE OPENING on Thursday April 15 from 6pm at nine on seven Artspace at the Rooftop Bar atop Curtin House - 252 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Running until Wednesday May 5th

Alan Constable’s finger marks clearly remain within his clay camera sculptures as traces of humanity. This enabled them to be seen as lyrical interpretations of what are very technical instruments. In this way, an Alan Constable camera can be viewed as an extension of the human body, rather than a direct replica.

Tim Williams’ world is populated by heroes and villains from films and books. His work is characterised by a strong and complex linear structure that creates both form and depth. Williams’ device of often incorporating the photographic source material into the work itself provides us with a fascinating window into the artist, his process and vision.

Wayne Marnell’s paintings and drawings often depict very free, yet angular lines. His work displays a highly individual use of space and perspective, often placing the viewer at a vantage point far above the action in the picture. Marnell’s favourite themes often relate to popular culture, fantasy and superheroes, which are keenly interpreted in the artworks exhibited in Captured.

Curated by Penny Hunt and Sim Luttin.

Arts Project Australia was established in 1974 (Founded by Myra Hilgendorf OAM) and is currently located in Northcote.It provides artists with intellectual disabilities a studio space to work, a space to exhibit and sell their work, along side giving professional guidance and materials. They are an important organisation within the commutniy and see that artists are represented in maintsream art exhibitions and events.

Please refer to their extensive website for further information

http://www.artsproject.org.au/

This exhibition is proudly supported by nine on seven Gallery Space and Arts Project Australia.