Educational Resources - Art Gallery
Seduction and Subversion: the art of James Guppy 1989 - 2009
This is a Tweed River Art Gallery initiative and touring exhibition that presents an exciting survey of works produced by renowned painter James Guppy in celebration of the artist’s 20th anniversary of his first professional solo exhibition.
This prolific artist investigates the domestic, love and power, the body and our physical identity, gender, sexuality and taboo – often with a surreal, humorous and absurdist twist. A resident of Byron Bay, Guppy uses the traditions of western figurative painting to explore contemporary narratives. His dramatic work explores the broad social issues and the nightmares of life in the 21st century, as well as the secrets of our inner lives and private dreams.
Incorporating over 50 private and public loans, this comprehensive survey show offers the breadth of Guppy’s oeuvre over a 20 year period. Such is the appeal of Guppy’s work; the Tweed River Art Gallery is delighted to tour this important exhibition to 9 regional gallery venues across NSW and Queensland.
All are welcome to attend the free public programs listed below:
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6.30 pm Friday 2 October: Exhibition Openings
Join special guests Andrew Frost, opening Seduction and Subversion: the art of James Guppy 1989-2009, and Jazmina Cininis who will open The enchanted forest: new gothic storytellers.
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11am Saturday 3 October
Writer and presenter Andrew Frost puts artist James Guppy in the hot seat discussing his twenty year painting career.
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11am - 3pm Sunday 25 October
Keith Cameron will discuss the use of recycled materials in sculpture and answer questions about his wonderful, whimsical, oversized sculptures.
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2pm Saturday 31 October
Please join Tweed River Art Gallery Director, Susi Muddiman as she talks with the mischievous Mr Guppy about his life, art and wicked sense of humour.
Respected local artist and secondary school teacher Hobie Porter has prepared specific  Education Resources (255kb) for tertiary students and secondary students in Stage 5 (Years 9-10) and Stage 6 (Years 11-12).
The Enchanted Forest - new gothic storytellers
A Geelong Gallery & NETS Victoria touring exhibition.
All are welcome to attend the free public programs listed below:
- Join Exhibition Curator, Jazmina Cininas for an exhibition preview at 5.30pm on Friday 2 October followed by the official exhibition opening at 6.30pm, and
- Artist, Deborah Klein for a discussion and illustrated presentation on her work at 2.00pm (DST) on Sunday 1 November 2009.
Please view the Education Resource (1,815kb) for more information.
This exhibition runs from Friday 2 October – Sunday 15 November 2009.
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