Getting familiar with the new studio ... after a trip to the incredible Northwest Graphic Supplies to pic up some new Letraset. Some warm-up prints to test exposure times/emulsion and screen mesh counts. #myfirstbusinesscard
NATIONAL ART SCHOOL UNDER THREAT OF CLOSURE (POSTER BY PETER DIXON) /
Dropping Peter's posters into NAS - here with painting studio technician Paolo Iarossi
Artist Peter Dixon took advantage of our Megalo workshop session to respond to the news that the National Art School (NAS) was under treat of closure. Peter is NAS alumni and an energetic artist and screen printer. His response was strong, simple and highlighted not only the struggle to save the independent arts institution, but addresses the sale of state owned land in East Sydney, for example, the sale and commerical development of the Caritas Centre Health Care facility - directly across the street from NAS.
Peter Dixon's posters on the drying rack at Megalo
Pressing north to Townsville /
Sylvia Ditchburn busy screen printing at Pinnacles Gallery Workshop, Townsville QLD
After a few days in Townsville - I feel like a local already! Last weekends workshop with was rewarding and provided a little insight into the motivated and talented artists up here. Check out the Press North Printmakers >>
ART GUIDE (ART+) /
Blacktown dérive writing Banksy in the Burbs, featured in Art Guide Australia >>