Upcoming Exhibitions
2009
Broken Spirit . 30 Jan - 8 March
Larry Underwood (Main Space)
A visual documentary providing insight into the recording, production and design of Broken Spirit's first new release in 15 years: Thinning the Predators
The album will be officially launched by Bank Court Studio CEO Anthony Edwards on Friday 30 January 2009 at 7pm
Industrial metal goes back to its roots
Larry Underwood left the world of music a broken man. Battered and beaten by his own addictions he was force by not only by the media but the courts to withdraw and seek help for his numerous addictions. What is unique about Underwood thought is that when he left the world for rehab he did not return immediately like the countless lifestyle ‘die hards’ that now pepper the content of every music rag. He just disappeared and nothing was heard, seen or mentioned of him for 15 years. He became one of the departed and stories of his antics became the stuff of myths and legends over this time, but he is now back. If the initial reviews of his latest Broken Spirit album Thinning the Predators can be believed Larry is harder, faster, and louder then the man of old.
(Excerpt from the upcoming Rolling Rock Article: No Spirit. By Nick Holmes)
Life Inside a Triangle . 30 Jan - 8 March
Imogen Rogers (Access Space)
An Access Space exhibition of paint/pastel works on canvas about activating/creating a sacred space through creation
Opening by Elizabeth Ann Corcoran, Commercial Florist & Wedding Celebrant - 7.30pm Friday 30 January 2009
2050 . 30 Jan - 8 March
Selena Smith (Vault Space)
Our earth, our destiny, will it be viable in 2050?
A Vault Space mixed media exploration of our planet’s prospects
To be opened by Vern Veitch, Councillor & Chairman, Environment & Sustainable Development Committee - Friday 30 January 2009 at 7.30pm
Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art and Design . 13 March - 19 April
Group Exhibition (Entire Gallery)
The Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art and Design recognise and promote excellence in senior visual arts education throughout Queensland state and non-state schools.
Previously known as the Education Minister's Awards for Excellence in Art, this program has been conducted annually since 1990 and has helped raise community awareness about the degree of sophistication in concepts, diversity of technical competence, and the high standard of arts education in Queensland secondary schools.
The program comprises:
Umbrella Studio is the host of one of the 10 regional exhibitions.
Elevating the Spirit . 24 April - 31 May
Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch (Main Space)
..."In Elevating the Spirit, connections, relationships and unity are explored through visual language elements and symbology, between one's inner-self (soul, spirit, life-force, essence), psyche and the outer world. Notions of passage, transition (change), duality, reflection, containment and synthesis (fusion) are contemplated and reflected upon.
In mixed mediums, using techniques such as stitching, painting, collage, drawing, printmaking and assemblage, this body of abstract work references, expands and transits into new exploratory directions, sizes and forms, from previous work related to the Book of threads (process journal); it acknowledges and celebrates the spirit 'creating' and giving existence to matter..." - extract from Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch statement
Hollywood Revisited . 24 April - 31 May
Andrew Sewell (Access Space)
An exhibition of printed works on paper, using colour woodblock prints. The print technique is influenced by the Japanese keyblock printing discipline, made famous by the work of Hokusai, Utamaro and Hiroshige.
Hollywood Revisited has a strong pop art influence present in the works and a strong use of colour. A limited palette of two colours plus black has been used throughout the series.
As the title suggests, there is also influences from Hollywood and modern cinema.
The Reluctant Nun . 24 April - 31 May
Sheree Kinlyside (Vault Space)
"At the time that this story was developed I was researching women and religion for my studies at university. As a single parent of two teenagers, a full time university student and part time employee I was struck by the similarities in my lifestyle to that of a nun..." - extract from Sheree Kinlyside statement.
The exhibition will be the launch of an artist that tells the story of a young nun who could not quite come to terms with her commitments to the almighty. The story amuses, informs and reflects on the social constraints of women past and present.
On the Edge . 5 June - 12 July
Group Exhibition curated by Dr. Sasi Victorie (Entire Gallery)
An intimate, geographical connection to the lush and culturally diverse coastal edge of the far North has inspired twelve established local artists to produce an exhibition exploring their commonality. On The Edge defines a shared affinity for the unique tropical sea coast from Cairns to the Torres Straits and exposes a rich and definitive creative impulse within our reach.
Artists sharing their expansive vision in this exhibition include Anna Eglitis, Ian Horn, Joey Laifoo, Elaine Lampton, Arone Meeks, Rosella Namok, Dennis Nona, Brian Robinson, Alick Tipoti, Ceferino Sabatino, Zane Saunders and Sasi Victoire. (On the Edge is a touring exhibition from Cairns).
Indigenous Print Makers . 17 July - 23 August
Group Exhibition (Main & Access Space)
The works on display are the results of three, one week workshops run at Umbrella in 2008. The series of Master Classes were facilitated by four of Australia's most renowned printmakers, Alick Tipoti, Arone Meeks, Theo Tremblay and Danie Mellor.
Printers on Celluloid . 17 July - 23 August
Ben Southwell (Vault Space)
A video by Indigenous filmmaker Ben Southwell captures the essence of the Master Classes, the experimentation, the success and the pride. This documentary of the Master Classes provides insight into this successful project. Features interviews and footage of the project's progression.
Now and Then: 150 years of art making in North Queensland
. 28 August - 4 October
Q- 150 Group (Entire Gallery)
Work is under way with guest curator, Ross Searle who is a recognised expert on the art of tropical north Queensland to curate a major Q150 Exhibition to be shown at Umbrella Studio in 2009. The theme of the exhibition is “People and Places” and it will feature 15 of Townsville's emerging, mid-career and senior artists including Anneke Silver, James Brown, Anne Lord, Robert Preston, Jan Hynes, Ron Mc Burnie, Marion Gaemers, Aicey Zaro, Alison McDonald, Angela Hughes, RUN artist collective, Jenny Mulcay, Gail Mabo, Gavin Ryan and Clive Hutchison. The exhibition gives particular recognition to Townsville's unique cultural history with an emphasis on the history of art making in Townsville over the past 150 years.
With support from major sponsor CEMEX, Now and Then: 150 years of art making in North Queensland curator Ross Searle's role is to select artworks which reflect the history of North Queensland over the last 150 years and most importantly invite the artists whose brief is to respond to these historical works of art.
Each of the 15 artists will create a unique work of art in response to an historical work of art created in the region. The exhibition will provide a rare opportunity for artists to reflect on the creativity of other artists. There is strong art collection base in Townsville with the Perc Tucker Gallery contributing a number of works for artists to study and to respond to.
Additionally, there will be an opportunity for visitors to the exhibition to view a slide show of 150 historical art works created in and around Townsville and North Queensland over the past 150 years.
Parred Down . 9 October - 15 November
Judith Bohm-Parr (Main Space)
"...Simple and practical methods of creation attracted me as an artist, whilst the juxtaposition of previous and non-precious materials and bold use of colour motivated my exploration of the potential of glass as a jewellery medium..."
"...The legacy of ancient techniques combined with space age technology in the form of dichroic glass became the inspiration for my glass body jewellery. Bold colour combinations not only attract the eye, but also serve as subtle cultural and social icons, espousing a contemporary perspective to the ancient language and iconography of jewellery..." - Extract from Judith Bohm-Parr statement
Student exhibitions . 9 October - 15 November
Group exhibitions (Access & Vault Spaces)
More details closer to exhibition.
2009 Annual Members Exhibition . 20 November - January 2010
Group exhibition (Entire Gallery)
In 2007 it was Finger Licking Good, in 2008 it was Clean Slate. What will the theme be in 2009? Will you be a member exhibiting your artwork in this end of year show? All these questions and more will be answered closer to the exhibition date...