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DERIVAN Open Day 2010
Saturday 16th October, 2010
ALL WELCOME
The second Annual Derivan Open Day at our new premises at Rhodes will be held on Saturday 16th October, 2010, from 10am until 2pm.
The day will include demonstrations from Australian artists, free workshops, factory tour, sausage sizzle and lots free activities for the children.
Entry to Open Day is free and the first 200 visitors through the gate will receive a free sample bag of Derivan products.
See you there...
Derivan Pty Ltd - Unit 4/23 Leeds Street, Rhodes.
Ian 'SAX' Saxby - Artist in Residence Exhibition @ Derivan
Saturday 11th September, 2010
- 2pm
Derivan's First Artist in Residence
On September 11th Derivan will present a show featuring the work of its first Artist-in-Residence, Ian Saxby, also known as "SAX".
The show will display paintings and sculptures covering a range of genres including Gothic, Vorticist and Comic Art. Sax's obsession with fine detail, expressed in vivid colours, explores the cultural conflicts hidden beneath the surface of a quiet suburban lifestyle. His recent work blends paint with many types of medium: sand, mica chips, wax, impasto and gel. The theme of "Hidden Things", challenges viewers to look under the deceptive surfaces of earth, skin and mechanichal objects, to discover layers of intricacies hidden beneath.
Sax is a Sydney artist whose work reflects a lifelong fascination with Earth, Science and Biology. He begun painting as a teenager but his art became a serious vocation after a back injury in 2007. His paintings have begun to find an audience locally as well as internationally.
This will be the artist first solo show. He is proud to partner with Derivan, where he worked for two years as a paintmaker. Many of the artworks are created utilising many of Derivan's range of products, reflecting the artist's love of vibrant colours and extreme contrast.
On offer will be several sizes and grades of prints and original art. The show commences at 2pm on Saturday at the Derivan Studios on the first floor - Rhodes.
Derivan Pty Ltd - Unit 4/23 Leeds Street, Rhodes. Ph 02 9736 2022 - www.derivan.com.au
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September Artist Talk with Rudy Kistler @ Derivan
Friday, 24th September, 2010
3:15pm
"Crash Course in Colour Theory"
Unravel the amazing universe of Colour.
Discover how the human eye perceives colour and tone to simultaneous contrast and optical mixing. A hands-on approach will be demonstrated, with practical applications in paint following a brief discussion of various theories. Reference to historical and contemporary art will help illustrate the various ways artists navigate the subjective world of colour.
Rudy Kistler taught painting and drawing at the Waverly Woollarah Art School for three years and short courses at the National Art School, where he studied his MFA.
Contact us now to join us for this free Artist's Talk. Places are limited, so it's important that you reserve a place to attend by emailing us at: rsvp@matisse.com.au or phoning (02) 9736 2022
Spring 2010 Workshops - Grafton Artsfest 2010
September 25-30, 2010
Pamela Griffith “Mastering Acrylic Painting”
Two days still life, two days portrait and two days street scenes using acrylic as the medium.
Inquiries: info@artsfestgrafton.com
Telephone: (02) 6643 1528
Fax: (02) 6643 4933
Mobile: 0428 180 754
www.artsfestgrafton.com