JUNE 2024 ARTIST RESIDENCY: JAMES CASWELL
James Caswell is a Brisbane-based photographer, designer and creative director. James’ portfolio showcases his own unique, dynamic portraits and his collage work explores material manipulation, multimedia experimentation and expressive handmade photowork.
‘Against The Parts Of Me That Think They Know Anything’ is an exhibition of new work created by Brisbane-based artist James Caswell. Caswell will be embarking on a month-long intensive residency at Merivale Studios in South Brisbane to further explore his collage practice and experiment with new materials to create the work for this exhibition.
The resulting body-of-work explores collage and photo-transfer through use of material manipulation, multimedia experimentation and expressive handmade photowork.
Opening night: Thursday July 4th 6pm
When: July 4th - 11th
Where: Merivale Studios, 29 Merivale St South Brisbane
29 Merivale Street, South Brisbane. Free Entry.
email hello@merivalestudios.com.au for purchase enquiries or tour bookings.
MAY 2024 ARTIST RESIDENCY: CELESTE MOUNTJOY AKA FILTHY RATBAG
Celeste Mountjoy, creator of FILTHYRATBAG, is travelling to the Fish Lane Arts Precinct in May - June 2024 for an exclusive residency and workshop tour at Merivale Studios. Before embarking on her next creative chapter in the United States, Celeste will be activating the precinct with special creative workshops, activations and pop-ups.
KEY DATES:
Thursday May 23rd & May 30th - Storytelling and Character Development Workshops @ Merivale Studios .
Links above for ticketing & details.
Saturday May 25th - Live Portraiture Pop Up @ Fish Lane Town Square.
Free to the public - Pop Up Portraiture Commissions available between 10am - 4pm in gorgeous subtropical Fish Lane. First in best dressed!
May 22nd - June 4th - Merivale Studios gallery residency & Pop Up
29 Merivale Street, South Brisbane. Free Entry.
Open to the public 10 - 3pm
email hello@merivalestudios.com.au for purchase enquiries or tour bookings.
Still life Drawing Workshop
Still Life Drawing Workshop 'Breakfast is Served' is a modern take on a traditional still life drawing class led by Phoebe Paradise.
Still Life Drawing session, run by Phoebe Paradise, features a modern take on a traditional still life setup: A dreamy breakfast scene showcasing food, ceramics, and florals.
Bring your own equitment or; boards, paper, and chalk will be provided.
Don't forget!! - BYO wine & beer
This event is free to attend, thanks to OATLY! What a great oat milk company. However, RSVP is mandatory. Otherwise, no choccy milk for you.
Register to secure you and your friends a spot. If you can no longer attend please contact us ASAP so someone else doesn’t miss out. Contact: jane.hermann@oatly.com
Parking: Street parking around, or Queensland Theatre parking (5 min walk)
Macami, a Brazilian photographer based in Australia, initiated her professional photography career in 2021. Through her many collaborations with high fashion and commercial clientele in Australia, Macami is widely recognised for her expressive, avant-garde style.
Macami's photographic works are marked by imaginative world-building; creating the illusion of parallel universes with technical prowess and innovative set designs.
Currently pursuing a master's degree in Creative Industries, Macami’s academic journey has inspired her to embark on this solo photographic exhibition, marking a significant milestone in her emerging fine arts career.
DEEP DIVE explores the artists’ deeply personal journey through mental health challenges and transformations with 22 newly created works.
Divided into 7 unique installations, Macami invites the viewer to delve into emotional states of anxiety, body dysmorphia, and the cathartic release of emotion.
DEEP DIVE opens March 17th @ Merivale Studios