The SOHO ARTS street gallery is a project of SOHO ARTS to provide opportunities for artists to exhibit and the community of South Hobart to enjoy as the latest element in an increasingly interesting South Hobart cultural streetscape. The Street Gallery is a curated exhibition space that welcomes expressions of interest from artists wishing to exhibit their work.
Selection is through a competitive EOI process decided by a panel. Decisions are final and no further correspondence will be entered into. Exhibiting work in the Street Gallery is free to selected applicants.
As a non-commercial space artists may wish to consider using the opportunity to extend their practice through new or experimental works.
Current exhibiting artist
Katree Wilson
Artist Statement
These works are the culmination of a lifetime, the lifetime of my late mother, Jenny Toynbee Wilson, who in the 80's, became an internationally recognised fibre artist.
I learnt so much growing up, as I sat at the studio desk beside her, learning the huge range of her skills and observing the careful consideration she gave to each detail on her creative journey. Those experiences have paved my own artistic life.
Now in my studio, I contemplate pieces of her unfinished work and find myself in awe of the layers, rich textures, colours and imagination that she appeared to produce effortlessly. Finding my own voice in such richness is somewhat intimidating, so I go slowly and look for signs that she is still guiding me.
My interest and attraction is to the form, the texture and the beauty that lies in tiny places and pieces when we step into nature and truly observe the wonders of our environment. My earliest memories are being alongside my mother on our local beach gathering shells, not always perfect ones but always with interesting shapes & ornamentation. A great collection was founded. Next was the humble gum leaf, of which I have many, so strong and varied. Lastly and my absolute favourite is the driftwood stick, bleached and sensuous, often inviting a caress. These can be found decorating many surfaces around my home, as simple, unadorned table displays.
Combining our individual expressions have resulted in these rich tapestries that encompass earth, sky, wind, water and the fire of creation.
Past exhibiting artists
Adam Wallace
Stuart Williams
Dee
Rosanagh Shield
Exhibited work should be:
of high quality
available to be exhibited for 8-12weeks (can be negotiated on acceptance)
suitable for a general audience (no adult material)
suitable for the space giving consideration to the shape and size of the Street Gallery
self-contained within the space
Exhibited work will not:
be removed prior to the agreed exhibition period (extreme circumstances will be assessed on a case by case basis)
contain elements that are highly reflective that could distract drivers
contain adult material
are environmentally damaging
Artists will need to provide:
the artwork ready for display at the allotted time;
information for an exhibition card to be displayed with the artwork which includes
name of Artist
title of the work
date
artist statement (200words)
for the SOHO ARTS website
headshot pic
biography
an expanded artist statement (optional)
T&Cs
The fabricated exhibition space is made of Corten steel with assault proof glass and secured with 2 padlocks. Whilst all care will be taken by the South Hobart Living Arts Centre to ensure any artwork exhibited in the gallery is kept safe and unaffected by the elements work is exhibited at the artist’s risk. Artists might like to consider insuring their work. The artist should also ensure that the artwork can withstand sun, changes in temperature, moisture or any other environmental factor given the structure, size and location.
The artwork needs to fall within the following parameters:
2D works like paintings, prints, drawings, collage etc
maximum size 1800 mm wide x 1080mm high
multiple works are also possible if they fit
3D sculptural works
need to fit into the dimensions above and be no deeper than 300mm
suitable artwork display stands may need to be provided by the artist to display work effectively. Can be negotiated on acceptance.
To express your interest in being considered please send:
one page CV / resume
up to 6 images of previous work
web address if applicable
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This project was made possible through the support of Creative Hobart and Air Con Industries
