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Intriguing masks by Lauren Simmonds
Jul 16th, 2012 by michael chalk

Here’s a collection of some intriguing works from local Northside artist Lauren Simmonds, the Melbourne artist who works with paper, light & shadow. I love the way she’s got people wearing the art work.

 

‘Masked Series,’ 2011

 

Transfigure (2012)

Next step involves her wearing the art herself, and performing for her

Exhibitions approaching.. paper & paint and acetate
Jun 3rd, 2010 by michael chalk

This is Melbourne, there’s always a dozen amazing exhibitions to visit.

I reckon these two could be really good.

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Skin and Bone

Lauren Simmonds (had) an exhibition opening Thursday 3 June at the Napier Hotel – Skin and Bone –

Gorgeous art in Brunswick
May 15th, 2010 by michael chalk

Went to see Jessie Tucker’s exhibition at the Brunswick Arts Space last night. She’s made a thoroughly gorgeous set of “rare birds” – Avis Rara – in the style of trophies on the wall, with beautiful colour and design.

i wish i’d taken some photos, because all the pieces sold within the first 90 minutes, and who knows when i’ll get all the way back to old Brunswick town again.

An owl, a flamingo, a couple of love birds, some kind of hummingbird with a unicorn – all with lovely old world titles. My favourite was definitely the owl and i was thinking of investing, but i took too long thinking about it and bam, someone else grabbed it.

Would definitely recommend you pop into the gallery and see the birds before they fly off to their new homes.

The only reference i can find online is via BrunswickArts’ facebook page with

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