Gecko St udio Gallery Newsletter –December 2014 / January 2015 Our next exhibition is …… David Frazer - Curriculum Vitae born 1966, Foster, Victoria, Australia ☎ +61 3 5472385 0431 162 434 www.dfrazer.com [email protected] David Frazer Qualifications 1998-2000 - Master of Arts (Visual Arts) by research: “Pastoral Melancholia”, Monash University 1996 - Honours Degree, Fine Art (Printmaking), Monash University 1991 - Diploma of Education (Secondary-Art/Craft), Latrobe University 1984-1986 - B.A. Fine Arts (Painting), Phillip Institute of Technology Solo Exhibitions 2013 - “Home Sweet Home” Guanlan Original Print Base, Shenzen, China 2013 - Hillsmith Gallery Adelaide 2012 - “Homesick” James Makin Gallery Melbourne 2012 - Port Jackson Press Print Room, Melbourne 2012 - “Homesick” Beaver Galleries Canberra 2011 - “Half way Home” Falkner Gallery Castlemaine Victoria 2011 - “Last Blossom” Rebecca Hossack Gallery London UK 1 2011 - “Works on paper” Post Office Gallery Ballarat Uni. 2010 - “Broken Home” James Makin Gallery, Melbourne 2010 - La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre, Bendigo, Victoria 2009 - Beaver Galleries, Canberra, ACT 2009 - The Art Vault Mildura VIC 2009 - Falkner gallery Castlemaine Victoria 2008 - “Lost” Dickerson Gallery Sydney 2007 - Adele Boag Gallery, Adelaide 2007 - “Passing through the old world” Dickerson Gallery, Melbourne 2006 - “On the Edge of Town” Dickerson Gallery, Melbourne. 2006 - “Mr Vertigo” ICON gallery, Deakin Museum of Art. Melbourne 2005 - “Somewhere over the hill” Dickerson Gallery Sydney 2005 - “The Escape” Australian Galleries Melbourne 2004-2005 - “Pastoral Melancholia” (touring show) Shepparton Art Gallery, Horsham Art Gallery, Wangaratta Exhibitions Gallery, Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery, Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale. 2004 - Hamilton Art Gallery 2004 - “Wanderlust” Firestation print studio, Armadale, Melbourne 2002 - Dickerson Gallery, Sydney 2001 - Australian Galleries, Melbourne 2000 - Dickerson Gallery, Sydney For the rest of this extensive CV Plus more images and information, please go to David’s webpage www.dfrazer.com/index.php/contact-info/cv Gecko Studio Gallery What’s next? Exhibitions in the pipeline……(NB details may change before this exhibition opens) • The Bower - Sarah Dingwall (paper collage/works on paper with gouache and flame worked glass) and Julie Niekamp (oils and paper collage/works on paper, sculpture) - January 18 to February 21. Opening Sunday January 18 between 2 - 5pm. ArtHouse accommodation Brought to you by Gecko Studio Gallery - the ArtHouse, fine accommodation in Fish Creek. The ArtHouse offers guests a stunning and beautifully appointed cottage hidden away behind Gecko Studio Gallery in the heart of Fish Creek. Entering through the gate, guests are greeted by the lovely private garden filled with interesting plants and flowers plus the ancient apple tree in pride of place in the back yard. The walls host an array of contemporary original artwork by renowned local artists for sale - your very own private gallery. With an open central living area, full kitchen, 2 generous sized bedrooms and unique bathroom the ArtHouse is light filled and cosy. There is a wood fired heater with wood provided as well as a reverse cycle air conditioner. Quality linen and bath towels are provided; just bring your beach towels. A library of art books and novels, an interesting DVD and CD collection and current art and style magazines have been collected for your enjoyment. Fish Creek is home to 4 galleries, cafes' (including 9 Acres Coffee Bar and Food Store situated right next door), interesting shops and the iconic art deco Fish Creek Hotel with the fish on top. The ArtHouse is perfect as a base from which to visit local wineries, walk or ride on the Great Southern Rail Trail and of course visit Wilsons Prom and the many beaches in the local area. 2 When staying at the ArtHouse guests are treated to a chilled bottle of Waratah Hills Award winning Sparkling Rose, Loving Earth organic chocolate, Promontory Preserves jam and a fresh grind of coffee from 9Acres café next door! What a treat! Accommodates 4 - 2 bedrooms each with queen size bed. 1 bathroom. Lounge room, dining room, back deck with BBQ, lovely garden. Minimum stay – 2 nights and 3 nights on long weekends. High season rates: midweek price $270/night. Weekend price $290. Low season rates: midweek price $230/night. Weekend price $250. Contact Kerry or Michael at Gecko Studio Gallery on 03 5683 2481 or Kerry on 0423 721 593. ArtHouse on Facebook ArtHouse on Stayz ArtHouse on airbnb See all the images at ArtHouse or the 3 links above. Gecko News ● Holiday opening hours / days – Gecko Studio Gallery will be open 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week from Thursday 11 December until Monday February 2. We will then revert to our usual arrangement of closing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. ● Framing quotes/ consultations – a reminder that it is wise where possible to make a time with Kerry for framing consultations and quotes. Kerry can be contacted on 0423 721 593 or at the Gallery (5683 2481). Kerry is not always at the gallery or we may have an event underway so it helps if you can book a time with Kerry. ● Gecko on Facebook - Keep up to date with our news and events on the Gecko Studio Gallery Facebook page . Please like us! Gecko products for all! ● Gecko 2015 calendar – A3 size this year, good quality card and decent sized squares for writing stuff in. $30 each ● The Domestic Bliss calendar - Also in stock now is an A4 size calendar featuring images from the “Domestic Bliss” series that Kerry has used on cards, see below. $20 each. More info and images on Facebook Xmas Pudding Paddock - 2014 Christmas series Menagerie – “Domestic Bliss” series Native Hibiscus Fascinator – “Eclectic Petal” series ● Gecko has two new lines of cards available that Kerry has designed. In shop at present are twelve “out there” Christmas cards; the twelve cards that make up the “Eclectic Petal” series and the twelve images in the “Domestic Bliss” series. See above. Cards are $5 each and are available as sets of 6 in funky packaging. More info and images on Facebook 3 Workshop - iPhoneography and Digital Collage Workshop with tutor Kerry Spokes. Friday 16th January, 10am – 3pm at Gecko Studio Gallery – (Studio space at the back of Gecko) Fish Creek. Cost is $120 which includes materials ie. printing of images. Bring your own lunch, tea & coffee provided. Participants will be guided through the process of taking an image with one of the many ‘cameras’ available as apps on their mobile device. They will then have the opportunity to superimpose elements into the one image to create a collage which they can then enhance and add filters to using apps - all done on the iphone or ipad. Requirements: Participants will need to bring their iphone or ipad (iPad 3 onwards) to the session, with at least Snapseed and Superimpose apps already downloaded on their device. These can be purchased in the Appstore through your itunes account. Any questions, ph Kerry on 0423 721 593. To book, phone Gecko Studio Gallery on 5683 2481 Thur to Mon or Michael on 0421 209 878, fill in the form on the website or email [email protected] Workshop held at Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd Fish Creek. For more information visit our workshop page at http://www.geckostudiogallery.com.au/iphoneography-digital-collage-workshop/ Kerry Spokes See Kerry’s artist page on Facebook ● Kerry has constructed her own website to showcase her many talents and the fascinating artworks she produces using traditional drawing, painting and printmaking techniques plus, of course, her iPhoneography and digital collage work. ● Kerry was recently interviewed by Deborah Blakeley of ZoneOne Arts. Great interview, read here Prom Coast Arts Council Inc. ● The next meeting will be Monday January 19 at 7pm in Oberon Room, Fish Creek Hotel (to be confirmed) All welcome, new members and first timers especially. Website Prom Coast Arts on Facebook Local Art Venues and Events The Alison Lester Shop Prints Books Cards Gifts – 1 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Contact John Cooper (Alison’s project manager) on 0407 726 806. http://alisonlester.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/pages/Alison-Lester/219864641549443 News - ALISON IN-STORE! Alison will be in-store at the Fish Creek shop next Sunday, November 16 between 1-3pm, to meet people and sign books. Stefani Hilltop Gallery Artist-in-residence Bianca Biesuz-Stefani . 39 Keane’s Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2253. website Open Thursday to Monday or by appointment. Ride the Wild Goat Workshop & Gallery 5 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2661. Paintings and one-off handmade furniture & objects by Andrew McPherson . Open Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon – 10.30 – 4.30pm. 0417 370 596 [email protected] 4 The Celia Rosser Gallery and Banksia Café Promontory Rd, Fish Creek. Open hours: Fri, Sat, Sun 10am – 4pm or by appointment. Ph 5683 2628. [email protected] Stockyard Gallery ● Lightfall – recent paintings by Andrew McPherson and Ann Parry . December 18 to January 20 ● Life Aquatic 2015 – Stockyard Gallery invites you to enter the annual small canvas exhibition and competition. Art works are to be created on a 20cm x 20cm stretched canvas that will be supplied when you enter. Entry fee: $15 / Primary school $5. Pay your entry fee and collect your canvases at any of the following: Morwell Art and Framing - 49 Chickerell St, Morwell. Open Monday – Friday 8.30 – 5.30\ Ph. (03) 5134 5515. Gecko Studio Gallery - 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Open Thursday – Monday 10am – 5pm Ph. (03) 5683 2481. Swanlee Art and Craft Supplies - 55 Bair St, Leongatha. Open Monday –Friday 9am 5.15 Saturday 9 – 12.15 Ph. (03) 5662 3091. Yarram Bargain Centre - 225 Commercial Road Yarram Ph. 5182 6266. Return your completed canvas to Stockyard Gallery by January 21 or other outlets by January 15.