The Idol Times exhibition brings together three exceptional young artists from three different cities.  Nick Simpson, Claire Kurzmann and Lachlan Hansen have joined forces to present a colourful, playful and highly expressive exhibition at Fortwenty Gallery (The Fort), 57 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley from 4 – 10 December.

Opening Night Friday 4 September, 6pm.  Love to see you there!

Besides the distance between them, one artist admitted the trio has overcome a long stint of disorientation and disorganisation. Now, finally the much anticipated exhibition is ready to share and they are all “just a little bit excited about it”.

While they are totally unique, each work in this exhibition conveys remarkable character and emotion.   Brisbane artist Nick Simpson said “My characters experience a fruit salad of emotions including joy, apathy, disgust, excitement and absolute boredom.”  I’m interested in creating a bizarre moment in time, as if captured on camera.  Drawing a photograph is the perfect way to make myself believe these moments actually happened and these people actually existed.” See also: engandchang.blogspot.com.

Self-professed ‘compulsive painter’ Claire Kurzmann says of her work, “Each canvas or paper is vast, colourful and detailed, just as individuals are.  I believe there is no candidate more intriguing then the most complex living structure; the human being. Using predominantly inks and acrylics I attempt to mirror my perception of those that have influenced or hindered me, whether I’ve met them or not -  strangers will  always hold the allure of mystery.” she said. See also: http://clairekurzmann.blogspot.com/

Lachlan Hansen, who has recently been nominated for a major art prize, said of his contribution to this exhibition, “My work attempts to familiarize visually with the battles that go on in my head from day to day, things we all face, insecurity, ambition, expectation, the warmth of others – and the lack thereof. I’m enjoying experimenting with colour, tone, line and spacial tension.”  See also: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cantsleepstill

WHAT: IDOL TIMES EXHIBITION
WHEN: Opening Night Friday 4 September, 7pm
RSVP/ENQUIRIES: 420gallery [Email address: 420gallery #AT# gmail.com - replace #AT# with @ ]
WHERE: Fortwenty Gallery, The Fort Arts Hub, 57 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

For media enquiries contact Peter Gorrie (curator) at 0415 779 556 or Nick Simpson (artist) at 0435 040 551
High resolution images associated with the exhibition are available on request.