In the launching of an artist’s career there are sacrifices made and a parade of obstacles encountered in ones continuous endeavours towards establishment, recognition and success. While there is no particular prescribed path, the graduate will certainly face an abundance of challenges in the emerging stages of their artistic efforts. While continuously working through these challenges the importance of peer discourse, support and critique is vital in preparing for the professional challenges of the contemporary art world.
The original intention of this exhibition was to gather together those that are still practicing from an original peer group, and to showcase a collection of work that although differing in style and medium, is representative of each artist ‘s prevalent /present practice. In coming together again now - four years since graduation - this exhibition offers a chance to see how individual artwork has developed and where the work sits today in contemporary practice. The exhibition also presents a site for dialogue and for reflection on the various paths taken since graduating.
To open up peer discussion an artist’s talk will accompany and frame the exhibition. This talk aims to acknowledge a number of relevant issues regarding the artist as professional and address the needs and questions the student or graduate artist may have post-college. Some of the artists involved will introduce the audience to their practice and will highlight some of their different individual career paths and endeavours since leaving college.
I came so far for beauty
I left so much behind
My patience and my family
My masterpiece unsigned
I thought I'd be rewarded
For such a lonely choice
Leonard Cohen
Opening Thurs 11th Nov, 6pm - 8pm
Exhibition continues 12.11.10 - 17.11.10, 12-6pm
Artists talk Wed 17.11.10 3.30pm
