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Exhibitions, workshops, films, artists' studio tours - join us for a wideranging program of arts and cultual activities over Autumn/Winter here at the Park.
| Date Every weekend, 15 May - 20 June 2010 |
Time 10am - 4pm |
Venue Newington Armory |
The Memory Flows exhibition involves a range of approaches to artmaking that stream together to make an integrated but textured whole. All of the artists share certain themes and concerns — around rivers, streaming, collaborating, and encountering audiences in new ways. The exhibition venue, the Armory Gallery, is 500 sqm former explosive storehouse on the southern banks of the Parramatta River, and provides an ideal backdrop for works exploring the nature/culture nexus.
The project is an interdisciplinary collaboration: the artists come from different practices (including new media, sound, media arts and performance) but share a concern with the environment. Their approaches vary, however, and they use a range of tactics — from play and humour, to locative and mobile mediated practices, to the poetic. All of the artists are highly experienced and have been participated in major interdisciplinary media arts festivals and events.
Presented in partnership with the Centre for Media Arts Innovation, University of Technology, Sydney.
Curated by Norie Neumark, Deborah Turnbull and Sophia Kouyoumdjian.
The Artists
Ian Andrews
Chris Bowman
Chris Caines
Damian Castaldi
Sherre DeLys
Clement Girault
Jacqueline Gothe
Ian Gwilt
Megan Heyward
Nigel Helyer
Neil Jenkins
Solange Kershaw
Roger Mills
Maria Miranda
Norie Neumark
Shannon O'Neill
Greg Shapley
Victor Steffensen
Jen Teo
Jes Tyrrell
Cinewest, in partnership with Sydney Olympic Park Authority, presents a series of films by Japanese master Akira Kurosawa and Italian legend Federico Fellini.
Where: Armory Theatre, Newington Armory, Sydney Olympic Park
When: 2pm to 4pm
Cost: Free
More details here
For the past five years, up to half a dozen local and international artists have made their works for the annual Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi exhibition here at the Park’s visual arts studios as part of the Artists at the Armory program.
This creative partnership also provides exhibition opportunities for some of these artists. For the next 12 months, Blaxland Riverside Park and the Armory Wharf will host three striking works by artists from Australia, the Czech Republic and Germany. All three were Sydney Olympic Park artists-in-residence during October 2009, and their sculptures were exhibited in the 2009 Sculpture by the Sea exhibition in November.
Taken together, the works amply demonstrate the diversity of contemporary sculpture, both in terms of the materials used and the themes explored. We trust you’ll enjoy these ‘home grown’ artistic interventions in the Park’s riverside precincts, and look forward to hearing your feedback. For all sales enquiries, please call Sculpture by the Sea on 02 8399 0233 or email info@sculpturebythesea.com
Akira Kamada
kazuko no katachi (shape of family)
Materials recycled timber, metal
Dimensions 250cm x 300cm x 300cm
Price $30,000
Artist’s statement You cannot only see one love in each frame. Everything is mixed, entangled.
Biography Migrated to Australia from Japan in 1987. Garden Display, AGNSW “Seasons” 2003; Art of Flowers 2005; UWS Sculpture Award 2006 and 2008; SxS Bondi 2006-08; Woollahra Sculpture Prize 2008
Vojitech Mica Czech Republic
budka/kiosk
Materials concrete, glass, iron
Dimensions 230cm x 140cm x 110cm
Price $16,000
Artist’s statement Uses ordinary materials in a commonplace way, clearly categorised from our everyday point of view
Biography Teacher at AFA, Prague. Awarded Monument II Resistance, Prague 2003. Exhibitions include Intl’97 Socrates Sculpture Park, New York; Germinations 7-Magasin, Grenoble, France; Resistance, Prague; Socha a Objekt, Bratislava, Slovakia; Sculpture Grande, Prague.
Georg Mayerhanser Germany
obama pheonyx
Materials steel, paint
Dimensions variable
Price from $7,000
Artist’s statement Symbolic of renewal and revival. From the fire comes a new personality.
Biography Master metal-smith and autodidactic artist. Numerous national and international exhibitions. Known for monumental steel sculptures.
Meet the ArtistsDiscover our Armory visual arts studios and talk to artists about their work in the Meet the Artists at the Armory program on the fourth Sunday of each month: 23 May, 27 June & 25 July from 10.30 to 11.30am. Meet our guide at the Armory Wharf Visitor Information Centre for this FREE tour.
Sydney Olympic Park provides many opportunities for young people to participate in the Arts. Programs running this upcoming Summer at the Park include The Writing Workshop presented by Vogel award winner Bernard Cohen ,Cinewest Digital Filmmaking Workshops, and Drumz Buzz Drumming Workshops.
 Arts and Culture are a key part of everyday life at Sydney Olympic Park. The community of visitors and users of the Park, residents and workers alike are encouraged to embrace the concept of a creative community and to participate in arts and cultural activities.
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In addition to an ever-changing program of activities, the Park also features an outstanding program of annual arts and cultural events that cater to very diverse audiences.
| January | The Big Day Out | ||
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| March | ArtExpress at the Armory | ||
| April | The Royal Easter Show | ArtExpress at the Armory | |
| August |
India Australia Friendship Fair |
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| October | Eid | ||
| November | Fiesta Dancesports | Eid |
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| December |
In a similar fashion to the Park’s sporting facilities, our range of unique arts and cultural venues cater for enthusiasts, community members, elite artists and large scale events.
A key precinct for the arts at Sydney Olympic Park is Newington Armory. Fronting the Parramatta River, the former Royal Australian Navy Armaments Depot includes a 500 sqm exhibition space, a flexible theatre space, artist studios and a picturesque outdoor stage and natural amphitheatre. Click the link to view our Armory Venues slideshow.
One of the highlights is our artist community program Artists at the Armory. It offers casual studio hire and artist in residence facilities for painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics and writing, and encourages collaborative, cross-cultural and cross-artform practice.
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Sydney Olympic Park is uniquely positioned with our setting of cultural activity within the 432 hectares of parkland at the heart of a modern metropolis. The Park also offers the opportunity to explore the relationship between nature, heritage and the Arts.