‘Dreams of Girls & Other Wild Things” an exhibition by Anastassia Balachova & Delphine Andersen. Meet the artists Tuesday 30 May 6pm
Anastassia Balachova
About
I was born on May 29 1985 in St-Petersburg, Russia. Showing curiosity in art from early age, when I turned 7 I was enrolled in Art School in St-Petersburg where I was exposed to Traditional art techniques.
In 2000 My mum and I moved to Sydney, Australia. On completing my HSC in 2005 I enrolled into National Art School, where I choose Painting as a Major. I feel that the combination of both those worlds and different Art Schools has allowed me to be free and experimental at my own practice and techniques. I enjoy illustrating from both life and from array of people, artists, but also including places and events.
Artists Statement
As I translate my everyday observations onto canvas I find there is a realm of expression only painting can capture. I like to depict a variety of subjects: still life, landscape and especially portraiture, as I find people fascinating to paint and capture their emotion in still moments which painting can achieve. Keeping a variety of subjects are both exciting and challenging for me, as I never stop learning new ways and techniques. Each new canvas in an opportunity for new ways and techniques. Each new canvas is an opportunity for a new experience and adventure.
Solo Exhibitions
14 February 2015 NANA Contemporary Art Space, Newcastle
15 June 2013 Tap Gallery, Darlinghurst, Sydney
8 September 2011 Union Hotel, Newtown, Sydney
15 September 2010 Tap Gallery, Darlinghurst, Sydney
23 September 2009 Tap Gallery, Darlinghurst, Sydney
Group Exhibitions
13 September 2011 Group show at City of Sydney RSL, Sydney
15 December 2008 Graduation show at National Art School, Sydney
Delphine Andersen
Artist Statement
I am a painter and printmaker – as a painter my gaze is on the distant movement and textures of my environs; as a printmaker, I contemplate discrete subjects within my environment. Whether my focus is from a distant or close perspective, I am a landscape artist. In my work, I seek mechanisms to express physical and emotional connections with my landscape and the elements within that landscape, and through this I feel a heightened sense of connectedness to the here and now.
About
I was born in Annandale, and grew up in Sydney’s inner west, west, and the central coast, north of Sydney. As an adult, I have variously resided in Sydney, Brisbane, Indonesia and Ireland. I currently work and live in Sydney’s inner west.
Education
2009 – 2017 Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (part-time) – current
Curtin University, Perth, WA
2014 Certificate III Printing & Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)
Sydney Institute of Technology
2013 Certificate II Printing & Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)
Sydney Institute of Technology
2012 Certificate I Printing & Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)
Sydney Institute of Technology
Solo Exhibitions
2014 17 minutes from town
BuzzzBar Gallery, Newtown
Group Exhibitions
2016 Boomalli 300 Dollar Day
Boomalli Gallery, Leichhardt NSW
2015 Spilt Milk Magazine – Printmakers
Annandale Hotel, Annandale NSW
2014 Arcade Screen Printing – Printmakers
Vic on the Park Hotel, Enmore NSW
2011 Royal Easter Show, Sydney
Painting: Australian Birds & Flowers
2010 Royal Easter Show, Sydney
Painting: Australian Birds & Flowers
3rd Prize: Henry’s Shindig – five gums up from Wolli Creek, first grevillea on the right
2008 Local Art Making
Frilly Lizard Café Gallery, Bardwell Park NSW
Aries Group Show from 17 to 29 April. Opening night on Wed 19 April 6-8pm
All ARIES Artists invited to exhibit at the ARIES GROUP ART SHOW at the TAP Gallery!
(well, non-ARIES Artists are also invited to exhibit 🙂 )
PYRMONT ART PRIZE 20 & 21 MAY @ PIRRIMA PARK
CALLING ARTISTS TO ENTER
SATURDAY 20TH – SUNDAY 21ST MAY, 11 AM – 5 PM
PYRMONT ART, FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
presents the 7th ANNUAL PYRMONT ART PRIZE – Cash Prizes & Gift Vouchers to be won!
EVEN BIGGER & BETTER THAN EVER
PIRRAMA PARK, PYRMONT
On SATURDAY 20 & SUNDAY 21 MAY, a great day has been planned for the celebration of the tenth annual Pyrmont Art Prize. This year the event will be held in Pirrama Park at the old Police Water site on the panoramic foreshore of Sydney Harbour, at the end of Harris Street, Pyrmont. This exciting venue has recently been converted for public use by the City of Sydney.
The day will feature over 300 new artworks on display for the prestigious PYRMONT ART PRIZE, with thousands of $ in prizes to be won. Official guest speakers and prominent judges have been invited, and a People’s Choice Award will also be presented from the attending public.
Live music and unique performances are always a special feature of the Festival. This year the festival will include street theatre and local talented musicians who will perform all day on stage. This event presented in conjunction with the Pyrmont Festival’s – Mudgee wine & food in Pirrama Park. Tickle your taste buds with unique gourmet cuisine and local produce direct from Mudgee. Bring your picnic rug and choose from a diverse range of cuisines for lunch and try some of the 120 wines from 30 of Mudgee regions top winemakers.
All artists are invited to enter the art prize, whether they are well known or not and artists are invited to create an art piece for public display and sale. This popular art event has been well attended by the community in past years, and many beautiful, original artworks may be purchased on the day.
All artworks must be 12’x12’ in size. Canvases can be picked up from TAP Gallery; 259 Riley St Surry Hills, or you can supply your own canvas. Please not all works must be unframed, on stretched canvas.
Any enquiries call TAP on 0400610440