Fortwenty Gallery proudly present Fly on The Wall, a super-fly exhibition featuring 6 of Australia’s premier street artists. This huge group show will feature unique, custom-built pieces by buzz artists Anthony Lister, Sofles, Seiko, Yuin Huz, Benny Glouster and Bliggs, and opens this Saturday 6 February, from 7pm, at The Fort Arts Hub.
Each of the artists have been given a wall to prepare a feature piece consisting of many individual pieces (canvases) sold separately or as a set. The artists have also begun collaborating on some works, which they have been preparing at The Fort over the past week.
Brisbane artist and designer Bliggs says, “The challenge is working on an entire piece and ensuring you focus on the individual canvases as well. I am enjoying working with so many great artists, we have been sharing ideas and techniques. I can’t wait to see the final result” he said.
Artist and curator Pete Gorrie (Yuin Huz) says, “Working in the same place gives us an opportunity to share ideas, as well as resources. I’m really excited about this concept and hope to make Fly on The Wall a regular event – but it will be hard to top this amazing roster of artists” he said.
The themes currently being explored include everything from fast food to landscapes, spiraling vortexes and rap lyrics. The group are using the latest range of Ironlak spray paints (major sponsors) as well as a variety of other mediums like paint pens, oils and even house paint!
The gallery is closed this week for preparations and has been transformed into a 24-hr workshop. The entire process is being filmed and clips will be up on Youtube and various blogs in the days to come. The show is already creating quite a stir amongst the curious passersby! It is unlikely these 6 incredible artists will work together like this again, it is definitely an exhibition not to be slept on.
DJ Tigermoth will spin tunes on the opening night, previewing some own new works from his sophomore album, to be released later this year. Mash up samurai Potato Master will also perform on the evening. Fly on The Wall opens Saturday 6 February at The Fort, 57 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, from 7pm. Look out for the “super-fly sunglasses” as you walk up Brunswick Street.
WHAT: FLY ON THE WALL #1 EXHIBITION
WHEN: Opening Night Saturday 6 February, 7pm
RSVP/ENQUIRIES: 420gallery [Email address: 420gallery #AT# gmail.com - replace #AT# with @ ]
WHERE: Fortwenty Gallery, The Fort, 57 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
Enquiries contact Pete Gorrie (curator) at 0415 779 556 or Kel Timmons (publicity) at 0405 105 299.
High resolution images associated with the exhibition are available on request.
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