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A NAME IS A LABEL WHITE

Ten year old Melbourne fashion house a name is a label is launching its newWHITE line with an exclusive one night only launch event.

A limited a name is a Label WHITE capsule collection will be for sale on the night, with the first 20 purchases receiving a free scarf designed by a name is a label in collaboration with local artist Joanna Mortreaux.

For more information visit a name is a label

29 February 2012, 7-9pm
LOOP: 23 Meyers Place
Melbourne, Australia

Opening reception will be held on Saturday February 18, 2012 (6-9pm).

“Artist Jay Howell has been a strong presence in the Bay Area for the past few years (now living and working in Los Angeles), sharpening his cartoon-style drawings of skinny guys with erections, naked chicks on skateboards, dogs, beer, rockers, and endless good times. His art manages to be whimsical and crude at the same time, but above all damn right funny. His zine Punks Git Cut, and animated series called “The Forest City Rockers,” have deservingly earned him a devoted following. While “Forest City Rockers” seemed like the apex in punk rock cartoons, he’s taken things even further by developing the characters for Fox’s latest Sunday night animated sitcom, “Bob’s Burgers.” Produced by Loren Bouchard, best known for creating Comedy Central’s “Dr. Katz Professional Therapist” and Adult Swim’s “Home Movies,” “Bob’s Burgers’ about a family that runs a fumbling burger joint. Howell’s style and humor are a perfect match for the team, earning him a well deserved place alongside animation greats. Howell is currently in production developing a show for Nickelodeon.” -Justine Sharrock, 2011

From his beginnings in Sydney, Australia, Mark Whalen has evolved into an artist whose meticulously crafted paintings and sculptures examine the human experience by exploring communication, emotion, sexuality, invention, interaction, and ritual – all with an undercurrent of quiet absurdity. Whalen’s line precision and glowing color palette is enhanced by the introduction of colors of light, caution and arousal, making the interaction of his subjects more accentuated and accessible. Thick, seductive layers of clear glossy resin create a post-modern plane for the artist to explore spatial possibilities and relativity within the narrative.

Whalen has evolved into an artist whose meticulously executed paintings now have a prominent place in galleries around the world. He was also included in 2009′s Apocalypse Wow! Exhibition at MACRO Museum of Contemporary Art in Rome, Italy, and 2010′s SPACE INVADERS Exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia. His work has also appeared in publications such as Juxtapoz, Modart Europe, Lodown, Arkitip, Art Ltd., Anthem, and Monster Children. He currently lives and paints in Los Angeles California.

Peter Walker Fine Art
101 Walkerville Terrace
Walkerville, SA 5081
p. 08 8344 4607

KNOW THYSELF 

Since immigrating to Australia Giles Alexander has gained
considerable attention and commercial success here in
Australia and overseas. Giles has been short-listed for both major
Australian portrait prizes – the Archibald and the Moran as well
as appearing in several international art fairs, including Melbourne
Art Fair, the London Art Fair, and ArtHK in Hong Kong. He was also
listed as one of the 50 most collectable artists in Australia in
2011.

His passion for old masters, and the aspirations of old-world
traditions are visible in each of his highly resolved, resin surfaced
paintings. Giles’ commitment to the craft of painting is a
wonderful counterpoint to a society that wants everything now.

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ghostpatrol’s future notes volume II

reproduction of sketchbook
100 pages printed on recycled paper and soy based inks
printed in melbourne with Dawn Press

available here

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4 – 13 November, 2011
Langford120
120 Langford Street
North Melbourne, Victoria Australia
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