Young muralists
dal 25/11/2003 al 14/12/2003
Segnalato da
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
25/11/2003
Young muralists
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts PICA, Perth
The culmination of a unique art project that provided five local young emerging muralists with an opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of all facets of working as professional artists.
PICA showcases work of young muralists
An exhibition about to open at the Perth Institute of Contemporary
Art is the culmination of a unique art project that provided five
local young emerging muralists with an opportunity to develop a
comprehensive understanding of all facets of working as professional
artists.
The artists, Pippa McManus, Leo Thomson, David Scott, Tull Ashard and
Siobhan Briggs, in conjunction with mentor artist Stormie Mills, were
involved in the Town of Vincent's Smith's Lake Mural Art project
which resulted in the mural now covering a 60-metre long by 4-metre
high wall adjacent to Smiths Lake in Bourke Street, North Perth.
The business component of the project gave the young artists an
opportunity to develop skills relevant to working in the industry and
an insight into the procedures of local government., while the
artistic component included the research of mural designs to ensure
they were relevant to Smiths Lake, community consultation, design
workshops and implementation of the final design.
Vincent Mayor Nick Catania said the wall, remuraled with images
relevant to Smith's Lake, had become a focal point for people of all
ages to view the history and stories of the area.
"And now the PICA exhibition is not just providing creative space for
the young artists to display their work, which is really important
for any young emerging artists, but also giving them yet another
opportunity to develop their skills and understanding of the art
industry."
The Town of Vincent has invited the Town of Kwinana, who are also
very supportive of young artists, to share space at the exhibition,
which runs from Wednesday 27 November to Sunday 14 December and is
being managed by the Vincent art project mentor, Stormie Mills. A
free public opening will be held at on Wednesday November 26 at 6pm.
A free public opening will be held at on Wednesday November 26 at 6pm.
The Smiths Lake Mural Art Project has received financial support from
Arts WA, CANWA and the Town of Vincent.
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
1 James Street
Perth