Around the World and Back – Local Artist’s Debut Solo Exhibition

The inspired works of young freelance designer and international muralist Fintan Magee will premier to the public at the newly established Fortwenty Gallery in Fortitude Valley from 11 September – 24 September 2009.

The Bamboo Rollercoaster is a tribute to Fintan’s extensive train adventure across twenty countries and countless cities.  Capturing the urban environment he discovered while painting and photographing his way across Europe, The USA, North Africa and Asia, Fintan’s new work comments on the relationship between nature and our ever expanding cities.

“The works combine the use of oil and spray paint as two different mediums representing nature and the human environment. All natural forms within the frame are painted with oils whilst man made elements are created using spray painted stencils”

“With a background in street art, the urban landscape is very important to me.  This work explores a connection between different environments and human identity.” Fintan says.

This travel diary of evocative landscapes explores the empty streets and isolated urban areas of our modern world.

Fintan has worked on large scale commissions in London, Rotterdam, Vienna and Brisbane and has showed in various group exhibitions and competitions across Australia (was finalist in the 2009 Churchie Art Awards).  He is currently completing a B.A in Fine Arts and works part time as a designer and illustrator for local bands and clothing labels, he also regularly paints commissioned artworks and public murals.

EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: The Bamboo Rollercoaster Exhibition
WHEN: Opening Night Launch Friday 11th September 2009 from 7pm
RSVP: 0410 787 110 or 420gallery [Email address: 420gallery #AT# gmail.com - replace #AT# with @ ] (For Catering Purposes)
EXHIBITION: 11 September – 24 September 2009
WHERE: Fortwenty Gallery, The Fort, 57 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

Media Contacts:
1) Fintan Magee (Artist)
P: 0405 655 187  E: fin-one [Email address: fin-one #AT# hotmail.com - replace #AT# with @ ]

2) Pete Gorrie or Byron Cambell (Fortwenty Gallery Curators)
P: 0415 779 556 or 0410 787 110 E: 420gallery [Email address: 420gallery #AT# gmail.com - replace #AT# with @ ]

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