SPACE 2: GROUP SHOW : DIVERGENCE
Exhibition dates. 17 - 28 Jan 2024
Opening Reception : Thursday 18 Jan 2024, 6:00 - 8.30pm
GROUP SHOW : DIVERGENCE
'Divergence' unfolds as a fascinating journey into the unique artistic expressions found within a common space. This exhibition showcases the distinctiveness of five visual artists and illustrators as they embark on personal odysseys, unveiling their individual styles. Each artist contributes to the rich tapestry of our artistic landscape, weaving a vibrant and diverse narrative that celebrates the beauty of artistic differences.
Artist: Cat Parker, Misu Juju, Nani Puspasari, Sasha Heath, Tegan Iversen.
Image by : Nani Puspasari, The Bobalisa, acrylic on canvas, 90 x 90cm
ARTIST BIO & CATALOGUE
CAT PARKER
Cat Parker is an artist based in Naarm (Melbourne) working in a variety of mediums from gouache to ceramics. Drawing inspiration from naïve and outsider art, cartoons, and animation, Cat creates striking and colourful works with a playful vibe, always with the aim of sharing the fun and joy of creation through their pieces.
@catparkerart
MISU JUJU
Misu Juju started in late-2019 as the passion project for self-taught artist Julie Nguyen, based in Naarm/Melbourne. Through this project, she explores different mediums and crafts to create her whimsical works.
Currently, Julie’s predominant medium is lino printing, which has allowed her to enjoy getting her hands dirty! This printmaking journey has also taught her the important interplay between ink and paper. In particular, she delights in printing on handmade paper (such as Washi paper from Awagami Factory in Tokushima, Japan) and locally made paper using recycled materials.
Taking inspiration from everyday life, pop culture (especially Japanese pop culture) and her own heritage, Misu Juju is about capturing the quiet moments and simple pleasures that makes each day unique and memorable.
@misu.juju
NANI PUSPASARI
Nani Puspasari is a visual artist & illustrator based in Naarm (Melbourne). Nani's multi-disciplinary practice combines a wide range of work, including painting, installation, and ceramic sculpture. Her art practice explores the narratives between childhood memories, identity, migration, and cultural hybridity in contemporary life to communicate feelings of innocence, anxiety, loss, and sorrow. She was a finalist in the Muswellbrook Art Prize (Ceramic), Hornsby Art Prize, and TRAILS Sculpture Prize in 2023.
@_designani
SASHA HEATH
Sasha Heath, aka Hellotomato, is not just an artist; she's a dreamer and a creator. Her talent lies in her ability to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, breathing life and vibrancy into blank spaces, transforming them into captivating canvases that burst with colour and imagination. She finds inspiration in nature and wildlife, whether functional or decorative, every object is an opportunity to tell a story and evoke emotion.
@hellotomatostudio
TEGAN IVERSEN
Tegan Iversen is an artist, illustrator, and curator. She studied at the Victorian College of the Arts and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art, Visual Art (drawing). Her art practice and illustration work involves drawing, painting and digital techniques. Both her practice and curatorial work is inspired by ideas of community, honesty, love, colour, play, and fun.
Tegan co-runs the collective Gems & is currently the Art Curator at The Interlude, at Pentridge.
@teganiversen