Kip Smith "Rubix Cube" detail

This show is a sneak preview of some of the brave object design talent that is due to emerge in the next 2 years from 3D Design, formerly called Design For Industry at Central.  This selection of fabulous and original furniture consists of one-off signature pieces made to showroom standard in steel, plastic and timber by 12 outstanding students studying at diploma and advanced diploma level. 

There are works for sale. 

These pieces were all selected for the recent FURNITEX (International Furniture Industry tradeshow) in Melbourne in the VIVID competition, which invites submissions from up and coming contemporary designers. More about that at http://www.furnitex.com.au/events/vivid 

On show 8 – 11 Sept

A Collection of Organised Spaces Part Two is the second exhibition in an ongoing investigation into constructed architectural spaces, geometric forms, light and materiality. Jacqueline’s ideas are executed as photographic images and the content of the images is physically built on various scales, using common materials. Paint and light are used to conceal and expose information, highlight surface texture, generate reflection and create repetition.

The majority of the images are angular in shape and printed on a large scale.

Saturday 18 September to Saturday 2  Oct

Mon-Fri 10am-4.45pm, Sat 12-3pm

Margaret Ruane "Cloak of my Dreams"

Textile artist Margaret Ruane and painter Lia Overman reflect on an emotional responses to the environment. 

On view Tues  -  Friday  11 – 6   Sat 2 – 4.45 at the Showcase Gallery (cnr of Aberdeen and Beaufort St)

Central Institute of Technology’s graduating students are holding an auction of their artworks.  In addition to inspiring pieces by the students, many well-known Perth artists have donated works specifically created for the auction; Brian McKay and Jo Darbyshire to name just two.  The auction is being held to raise funds for the students’ end of year graduation show.  Pieces are uniformly presented in (- or around -) a 227 x 310mm frame, ready to hang/display, and will be sold to the individual highest bidder – no fuss, no haggling, no gallery fees.  You will be offered everything from painting to sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, digital art, illustration – and anything in between.

Thursday 5 August 2010

Hammer down 6pm

View the works pre-auction Wed 4 Aug/Thurs 5 Aug 10-6

Burnt by Stewart Scambler, Kusnik Award winner 2009

This exhibition displays a broad spectrum of ceramic work produced across the state from Broome to Kalgoorlie and south to Albany. Exhibitors Selected by Art Gallery of WA Director, Dr Stefano Carboni,  showcase their diverse practices from internationally recognised artists to those newly emerging contemporary practitioners in WA, such as: Fleur Schell,  Cher Shackleton , Stewart Scambler, Greg Crowe Gary Zeck, Sandra Black, Robyn Lees, Ian Dowling, Bernard Kerr

14 Aug to 4 Sept

View Weekdays 10-4.45, Sat 10-2

always more steps by Alex Spremberg acrylic on wallpaper, 320cm x 52cm courtesy of Galerie Dusseldorf

26 local artists were provided with a scroll of textured or patterned wall paper and asked to transform it into an original work. Print, draw or cut as they may, these 4 metre swatches are more than decoration, each one is modified in a unique way.

Works for sale are by artists, designers and photographers: P James Bryans, Cat Critch, Susanna Castleden, Harry Hummerston, Jo Darbyshire, Linda Banazis,Toogarr Morrisson, Penny Bovell, Paul Uhlmann, Mark Datodi, Philippa Nikulinsky, Anna Dunnill, Eva Fernandez, Trevor6025/Emma McPike, Sue Codee, Gregory Pryor, Little Design Horse, Clare McFarlane, Alex Spremberg, Annabel Dixon, Marzena Topka, Perdita Phillips, David Turley,Caitlin Yardley, Brendan Hibbert, Rebecca Dagnall.

On show 12 -31 July

Weekdays 10-4.45 and Saturdays 2-4.45

Curated by Thelma John and P James Bryans

The show is sponsored by Wall Candy Wall Paper

Gallery Central is proud to be a partner of the City of Perth Winter Arts Season

Farmer Joe by P James Bryans

14 July – 31 July 2010

Do you remember your childhood?

Do you remember what you saw?

Do you remember the feeling? The wonder, the innocence?

Do you remember everything or just the important bits?

For P. James Bryans it was a childhood full of daydreams, farm life and wonder of the bushland down the back block, the thousands of colours in a single blade of grass… the universe.

Growing up on an idyllic farmlet he spent his days (after the animals had been fed) wandering through the bush and giving his imagination free reign.

Now, as an adult, he aims to capture the fleeting moments that we treasure, imperfect and incomplete, but which we hold precious and which make us who we are.

View Wed to Fri 12 – 6pm  Sat 2-4.45pm, from Wed 14 July to Sat 31 July

3 -10 Jul

Moorditj Yarning

Aboriginal art resulting from Relationships Australia’s

weekly workshops exploring creativity and family relationships. Open 12 – 4pm.

Lauren Hack, outstanding Interior Decoration Graduate 2009

Experience a taste of the best Graduates of 2009 and see our shiniest stars:

Angela Vitalich, Caitlin Eastwood Kap, Carmen Lam, Codie Williams, Emilie Saubestre, Erin Tily-Laurie, Geisa Villa, Guy Eddington, Jessica Shirras, Lauren Hack, Michiyo Kikuchi, Mike Blake, Natasha Muhl, Oliver Cardon, Tatjana Pilkington, Timothy Watson, Trish Bruton-Newman

This project is supported by the Department of Culture and the Arts.  Gallery Central is proud to be a partner of the City of Perth Winter Arts Season

www.perthwinterarts.com.au