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What’s On in Perth - Art Scene

Published at September 23, 2009 in WA Local Designer, creatives collide, Design, Art, Culture, Entertainment and Events. 0 Comments

A Barbie Showcase

Experience vintage Barbie on show from September 23 at the Art Gallery of WA. See special fashion moments which range from the 1959 to 1973, plus cool Ken and other sensational accessories.

When: September 23 – October 11 2009

Where: Art Gallery of Western Australia

Barbie turns 50 this year. So come celebrate her regal rein as a girls best doll friend. Barbie promises no botox!

boom. Fundraiser Show

boom. is a tight creative community based in Perth. Support these guys at their fundraising night and experience new footage from documentary filmmaker Ben Stewart. Stewart’s features a piece on the band Cease when they played at various gigs around Perth. The film captures their unique style of drone metal.

For the small note of $10 gets you a copy of the boom. publication, entry to the screening and performances by Taco Leg, Cease and Wind Waker.

When: Tuesday October 6 from 7pm

Where: The Velvet Lounge in Mt Lawley on. Go to www.boom09.com.au for more info on this collective.

Cracking Open the Head Cake by Alexandra Lekias

First show for colourful artist

Billions, Zillions and Trillions is the first solo exhibition of self-taught colourful artist Alexandra Lekias.

Lekias’ work is wonderful with vivid splashes of colour mixed with black and white ink. Influences include 15th Century Iconic art, German Expressionist cinema, Japanese Manga as well as the works of Art Nouveau artist Aubrey Beardsley.

When: October 6 - 21

Where: Behind the Monkey, 479 Beaufort Street, Highgate

Scotch Finger Chest by Alexandra Lekias

Pajama Party by Scott Weir

10 @ the 3^rd Arterial Collective

Ten Perth artists will show at the third instalment of Arterial Collective at Little Creatures.

Expect to experience a visual frenzy of colour, line and lens will explode off the wall.

When: Sept 30 - Oct 8

Where: Little Creatures, Fremantle

Jackson Eaton

PCP – Mix Culture and Space

At Perth Centre for Photography two artists present their work which examines the experience of living in a different culture and space.

Uno Strano Sogno (A strange dream) by Emiliano Roia presents works of a dream-like suburban house.

Jackson Eaton’s show called oh +ve is a love story set in South Korea.

When: October 2 - 18

Where: Perth Centre for Photography, 91 Brisbane St, Perth

Gallery hours: Thurs - Fri 12-5pm, Sat - Sun 12-4pm

Pitch In For Breast Cancer

Published at September 20, 2009 in WA Local Designer, Design, Fashion and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Delicate, detailed and desirable are three words to describe talented local designer pinchandspoon.

Every pinchandspoon piece is a unique one-of-a-kind. Designer Isobel Macaulay has specially designed eight new pieces to help raise funds and greater awareness of Breast Cancer. pinchandspoon is currently offering 20% of the sale price to the WA Breast Cancer Council.

Hurry one has already sold.

Go to the fabulous new home of WA fashion, www.fashionwa.com to buy.

2009 Perth Fashion Festival - The Hit and Missed Moments

Published at September 16, 2009 in Design, WA Local Designer, Perth Retail, Opinion, Fashion, Events, Entertainment and Perth Fashion Festival. 0 Comments

Simps End Of The World Adventure - Ep 3

Published at September 9, 2009 in Design, Opinion, Art and Entertainment. 0 Comments

BreakOut @ the Breakwater 2009 Photo Conference - Focusing on Photography Excellence

Published at September 6, 2009 in Photography, Design and Events. 0 Comments

Join leading photographers, industry members and passionate amateurs for the BreakOut @ Breakwater 2009 Photo Conference, September 22.

This year four highly accomplished photographers will talk in-depth about their work, experiences and expose some meaningful messages.

On the day speakers include:

David Oliver received the honorable Grand Master Award for Photography in 2007, he is one of only five in the world. Oliver’s unique style and experience makes him a favourite at photography conferences globally. So don’t miss a chance to hear Oliver talk about his transition from film to digital and how he’s adapted it to his work in weddings and portraits - http://www.davidoliver.com.au/

Award winning landscape photographer, Christian Fletcher, has carved a niche market in landscape photography due to his distinct style. His work has given him the opportunity to travel worldwide and set up two galleries. Fletcher will talk about his work and give an important insight into how to market your work successfully - http://www.christianfletcher.com.au/

Flying in from Tasmania especially to speak is awarded photographer Alan Moyle. Moyle will discuss the importance of bloging and his work - www.photobat.net/batblog/

Local and highly awarded photographer Ric Syme focuses on important Photoshop and post production techniques with which he is well regarded for in his work as wedding and portrait photographer - http://www.syme.com.au/

This is also a chance to catch up with colleagues, learn some important lessons and be inspired with valuable information that should help your photography.

Special thanks to MC Tony Hewitt and sponsors Camera Electronic, Fitzgerald Photo Imaging and Jorgensen Albums of Australia for making this day happen.

Details:

Venue: Akoya suite Breakwater, Hillarys Boat Harbour

Date: Tuesday 22nd September 09

Time: 8.30am - 5pm

Cost: $155.00 Student, $175.00 AIPP/APP/ACMP Member or $195.00 General.

Includes: Morning/Lunch/Afternoon Tea

Tickets are limited and bookings are essential.

Payment by Credit Card contact Paul on 9328-3778 or paulm@fitzgeraldphoto.com.au

I think a photography class should be a requirement in all educational programs because it makes you see the world rather than just look at it. ~Author Unknown

Progressive Sounds In Perth

Published at September 2, 2009 in Performance, Music, Entertainment and Events. 0 Comments

Read below the guys at Meupe have lots to promote! So support this local record label and promoter.

The 9th Totally Huge New Music Festival (September 10 - 20, 2009)

To coincide with the finale of Perth Fashion festival Tura present the ninth edition of their Totally Huge New Music festival.

On the night expect several performances from Meupe artist Pimmon, visitors Camilla Hannan, Thembi Soddel, Gilles Aubry and a tour of Ross Boletter’s Ruined Piano Sanctuary in regional Western Australia, the festival fills ten days with more experimental music than you could possibly handle. Dive into the all you can hear buffet and satisfy your sound appetite.

For the full festival program: www.tura.com.au

Whilst we have your attention diarise these dates!

15/09/09: Club Zho 88 feat. Camilla Hannan, Thembi Soddel @ The Ellington.

17/09/09: A Sound Outing feat. Pimmon @ The Ellington.

17/10/09: The Ambassador From Everywhere 18 feat. Lawrence English.

New & forthcoming Meupe releases:

meupe15: Paul Fiocco Torsions and Drifts Ltd CDr Out now!

meupe16: Craig McElhinney Loser Orientation Ltd CDr / Download

Go to www.meupe.net