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ART REVIEWS
Artist, Simone Linssen - by Annette Ong - June 2017
Artist, Katherine Gailer - by Caitlin Eyre - June 2017
Artist, Samir Hamaiel - by Annette Ong - April 2017
Artist, Graziela Guardino - by Di Erlichman - April 2017
Artist, Michael Simms - by Annette Ong - March 2017
Artist, Daniel Kneebone - by Di Erlichman - March 2017
Artist, Carolyn V Watson - by Julie Rees - January 2017
Artist, Silvia A Sellitto - by Julie Rees - October 2016
Artist, Katya Petetskaya - by Julie Rees - March 2016
Artist, Chiharu Shiota - by Julie Rees - March 2016
ART WRITERS
Julie Rees is a Queensland research artist and arts writer. Graduating with a Doctor of Visual Arts from Queensland College of Art, Griffith University in 2015, Julie has exhibited both nationally and internationally, published research papers, catalogue essays, and reviews.
Caitlin Eyre is a curator and arts writer based in South Australia. She graduated from the University of Adelaide's double Master of Arts program with degrees in Art History and Curatorial & Museum Studies in 2013. Caitlin has produced articles, reviews and catalogue essays for a number of arts publications, online platforms, exhibitions and institutions across Australia.
Di Erlichman is a Victorian artist and an award-winning marketing and communication specialist. She regularly exhibits in selected galleries across Melbourne and is currently continuing her studies in Visual Arts at Melbourne Polytechnic.
Annette Ong is an artist and writer based in Perth. She graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours from the University of Western Australia. Annette has published short stories and generated a number of articles and reviews.
Queensland Artist, Simone Linssen: Inhabiting Two Worlds
By Annette Ong
Images courtesy of the artist
To view Simone's work, click the link www.simonelinssen.wixsite.com/artist​
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Resisting Entropy (2016), oil on canvas, 76 x 61cm
Stillness in Disorder (2016), oil on canvas, 76 x 61cm
Victorian Artist, Katherine Gailer: The Golden Instant
By Caitlin Eyre
Images courtesy of the artist
To view Katherine's work, click the link www.katherinegailer.com
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Nesting (2016), genuine gold leaf and oil on linen, 77 x 56cm
The Weaving of Oneself (2016), genuine gold leaf and oil on linen, 56 x 102cm
Brisbane Artist, Samir Hamaiel: Places of Essential Exchange and Activity
By Annette Ong
Images courtesy of the artist
To view Samir's work, click the link www.contemporaryartawards.com/finalist-exhibition-2017
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Tunnel (2016), acrylic on canvas, 60 x 42cm
Invert (2016), acrylic on canvas, 61 x 61cm
Sydney Artist, Graziela Guardino: Reconciling Pain and Loneliness
By Di Erlichman
Images courtesy of the artist
To view Graziela's work, click the link www.contemporaryartawards.com/finalist-exhibition-2017
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Your absence is as strong as your presence (2016), acrylic, tule and wood, 100 x 80 x 4cm
Sydney Artist, Michael Simms: On the Periphery
By Annette Ong
Images courtesy of the artist
To view Michael's work, click the link www.contemporaryartawards.com/finalist-exhibition-2017
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Weight (2016), oil on wooden panel, 50 x 60 cm
Glimmer (2016), oil on wooden panel, 21 x 29 cm
Melbourne Artist, Daniel Kneebone: Behind the Crimson Curtain
By Di Erlichman
Images courtesy of the artist
To view Daniel's work, click the link www.contemporaryartawards.com/finalist-exhibition-2017
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Ethereal Beauty (2016), archival photographic print on fine art paper, 80 x 64 cm
Temptation of the Spirit (2016), archival photographic print on fine art paper, 80 x 64 cm
Behind the Crimson Curtain (2015), archival photographic print on fine art paper, 80 x 64 cm
Carolyn V Watson: Searching for Beauty in the Grotesque
Brisbane artist, Carolyn V Watson, Inbloom (2016)
Exhibition: Ambience Store Project #9, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Curated by Carrie McCarthy
25 November - 23 December 2016
To view Carolyn's website www.carolynvwatson-artist.com
Photo credit: Matthew Cheras
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Sleeper (2016), wax, thread, felt, Sheep leather, antler, found timber and taxidermy form
Allshinyandnew (2016), pastel primer, watercolour, ink, and willow charcoal on board
60 x 50cm
Silvia A Sellitto: The Demands of Everyday
Melbourne artist, Silvia A Sellitto, Back in 5 Minutes (2016)
Exhibition: 69 Smith Street Gallery, Fitzroy, Melbourne
19 October - 6 November 2016
To view Silvia's website www.silviaasellitto.com
Images courtesy of artist
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3:30pm. I Lost me in my Body (2016), collage on arches paper, 42 x 59.4cm
10:15pm. Every Way I Move is the Wrong Way (2016), collage on lana drawing paper, 42 x 59.4cm
Katya Petetskaya: Ecological Vulnerabilties
Sydney artist, Katya Petetskaya, The Spills (2015-16)
Exhibition: AirSpace Projects, Sydney
March 2016
To view Katya's website ekatsky.tumblr.com
Images courtesy of artist
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Spill No. 8 (2015), synthetic polymer paint on MDF board, 61 x 91cm
Spill No. 11 (2016), synthetic polymer paint on Masonite board, 94 x 63cm
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Japanese Artist Chiharu Shiota, Conscious Sleep (2016)
Exhibition: 20th Biennale of Syndey 2016
work located on Cockatoo Island
18 March - 5 June 2016
Photo Credit: Matthew Cheras
Chiharu Shiota: Webbed in the Past
