In case you haven’t found it yet, 19 Karen is a contemporary art space on the Gold Coast committed to showcasing the new generation of emerging Australian and International artists, and they’ve got a fantastic show opening this weekend.
LIGHTMARES is an initiative launching this Saturday, 22 May, as a response towards the lack of studio and exhibition resource on the Gold Coast. Featuring an eight-week program from 22 May-19 June 2010, the program showcases a solo collection of works by iconic Berlin artist MYMO – who has been announced as the final speaker at the Brisbane leg of Semi-Permanent – and an exhibition of emerging Australian artists including:
SUSAN SIMONINI
VITOR DOS SANTOS
GEORG WHELAN
HANNAH SMITH
WILL DUNCAN
ABIGAEL WHITTAKER
MICHAEL CANDY
FIONA KENNEDY ALTOFT
JESSE DOLMAN
As part of the program Mymo will be joined on Sat May 29 by New York-based Brisbane artist Anthony Lister and Brisbane curator Randal Breen to discuss issues surrounding street art as a recognised and respected arts practice.
It won’t just be a great show (which it will), it will also be an opportunity to support the budding Gold Coast art scene.
Here’s all the details:
22 MAY, SAT
5pm Pre-show Q&A with the Artists
6-9pm Opening Night Launch with the Artists
RSVP by 19 May by email
22 MAY – 19 JUNE, TUES to SAT
10am-5pm
LIGHTMARES Exhibition Period
29 MAY, SAT
1-2pm – Street Art in a Contemporary Gallery Context Artist talks by Anthony Lister, Mymo +Randal Breen
RSVP by 25 May email.
2.30 – 5.30 pm – Workshop with Mymo:
‘How to Make Your Friend Monster’
Cost: $20 (includes catering/basic materials)
Booking essential ‘ RSVP by 25 May
Address:
19 Karen Avenue
Mermaid Beach
Gold Coast Q 4218
