News From the Asylum
As things get interesting; updates on exhibitions, works, and current status changes will be posted here.
Keep an eye on this space.
08/29/10
Surge In Art Production
Long time and no update.
Its all been for a good cause though. I'm currently working on 2 series. 'Flesh' and the other being a new pulsating features of the continuing 'bodies' series, that will no doubt ever die.
This work is also tied in with some more fx designs and the well rounded belief that as an artist I desire to be taken seriously and want to show you the world through darkened eyes. With that in mind one is fully functioning and creating, and no doubt doubling efforts for residency.
The works will be on display shortly in the gallery link.
02/08/10
The Art Shed Presents Shed Nudes 2010
Another year another shed full of nudes. This event showcases a large group of artists from around Australia, that involve themselves in the glory that is the human form.
Life drawing and the erotic will be displayed for the viewing public.
My artwork will see light once again there, with 7 pieces on display and up for sale, these pieces are of my late 2009-2010 bodies series and in any case wont be seen anywhere else.
Opening night is held on February 18th 2010, with events starting at 7pm and continuing through the evening. I myself will be in attendance and expect a wonderful evening.
The exhibition will be running from the 18th till the 20th of March. So if you also cannot make it this Thursday be sure to make a point of checking it out at some stage.
The Artist shed is open daily from 10am till 6pm.
Is located 14 Fosters St, Queanbeyan East, NSW, (Behind Magnet Mart)
You can contact them by phone on : 02 6299 2504
01/17/10
Nudes Needed
- My stock images have depleted again, so it must be time to get you all naked. The call is going out to all you would be exhibitionists or even the curious to get in contact.
I have multiple photographers available;
http://lorenpalombo.daportfolio.com/gallery/63229
http://gustavthemushroom.deviantart.com/
(Others of whom i do not have links yet.)
depending on your tastes and comfort levels.
Or alternatively, I'll bring my sketchbook and camera to do a little more low key work with you, so there is less people.
'MEL WANTS YOU', so contact me with absolute zest or just with faint interest. We'll see what comes of it.
Everyone need apply, no matter what you think of your body...its only what you do with it that counts!
02/28/09
Bloody Triangles
It was the morning of February 28th, and although one spent some time out in the parking lot of Cabramatta police station mixing blood the night before, there was no worry of arriving late. As the models turned up, everthing got happening and soon the pre-made blood was flowing thick and fast.
A change of clothes for models, the discussion of what weapons were on the set, and how much blood we wanted, spread nothing but joy through me. As I set myself up for a few hours work, being watched over by the interested and disgusted audience, much to my own self pleasure.
The hysterics started with the every popular "Are you alergic to laytex?" question. Lollies and blood, real bones and derma wax was the favourites of the day.
A quick journey to the set saw tight spots, grease and the piggy back rides for naked footed models over shards of fallen glass.
With the call for violence, and menace in the shots, it was hard to contain the models overly happy presence. However once it was, some awesome shots were taken and the story progressed rather sensually (which was not expected but was a nice touch) and violent.
No sooner was it on, it was over, all sticky, dirty and rather mangled models and photographers left. It was although rather humourous to see 2 models in one car, when really they looked more like they should have been in the back of an ambulance on a quick trip to the hospital. One can only imagine what the other drivers in the other cars were thinking as we left for a late lunch.
With epic efforts of all involved the day was a smash, the delight was seen on all, especially the faces of those young-birthday-going-macca's children when they came face to face with the beaten models.
I wanna just add a thank you to all who were involved on the day, and previous for the help and contribution made to the day. It was alot of fun and a perfect way for me to stretch my makeup legs, which hasnt been done in a while.
03/05/09
The Artist Shed Presents Shed Nudes
Another year another shed full of nudes. This event showcases a large group of artists from around Australia, that involve themselves in the glory that is the human form.
Life drawing and the erotic will be displayed for the viewing public.
My artwork will see light once again there, with 7 pieces on display and up for sale, these pieces are of my late 2008 bodies series and in any case wont be seen anywhere else.
Opening night is held on March 5th 2009, with events starting at 7pm and continuing through the evening. I myself will not be attending due to schedualling conflicts but wish the night all success.
The exhibition will be running from the 5th till the 29th of March. So if you also cannot make it this Thursday be sure to make a point of checking it out at some stage.
The Artist shed is open daily from 10am till 6pm.
Is located 14 Fosters St, Queanbeyan East, NSW, (Behind Magnet Mart)
You can contact them by phone on : 02 6299 2504
01/10/09
Bodies 2008
Is in discussion to be held early 09, if not it will be towards the end of the year and include the 09 works as well.
The human body is somehow becoming what I am known for. With the portrayal of the naked human form as nothing more than what it is. Although people have had their own perceptions of these images, I liked to enforce that the human form when its stripped bare you haven’t anything left to hide. From that it is the most powerful image I can present to an audience.
Bodies will hopefully end up being a yearly display of the figure pieces that have been produced each year.
Bodies are my trademarks, can I have yours.
11/29/08
Across the Sea with Riches.
The trip was a success on all fronts.
Despite some persons comments before I left, I did not get lost whilst over in America, in fact the trip gave me some time for self reflection and I discovered something I can cling to even now.
Ones Art.
For some unknown reason my little escapade has opened fresh incisions into the creative, Somehow I feel like I could just bleed art into being at the moment.
After one interesting talk to a studio artist in Vegas, with his thoughts processors and desires conveyed to me through his art and inspiring speeches left me reeling. He spoke of a few things that clicked inside and I walked away with a new understanding.
I am unique in my ways but I am definitely not alone.
Either it is because there was so many more people or because that he had accepted himself some time ago that he spoke with the candor that the Australian artist simply cannot or shall not.
The one thing that struck me most was the artistic separation. Artists place so much of themselves in their art, in many ways art equals the persons self. So considering that, and when (inevitably) the artist creates flawed art, that they are a flawed person, and when they make no art, they are no person at all.
It hurts, so human nature forces us to separate the identities till which time we can accept it or the artist just gives up art.
Why did this stand out to me?
I've struggled to sit comfortably in the art space, simply cause of that one thought and I sure as hell wasn’t going to talk to someone about a separate identity. People’s perceptions are already so put out by me most of the time.
Because of all the artists I had a chance to converse with I was able to gain some bearings and I've never felt so comfortable with my art as of now, than I ever have either in a class room, or in galleries or simply just presenting.Which brings me to a point, a long round about way of saying I have a new focus, I am no longer confused about mediums and the direction it was taking. No more conceived ideas from people to box what it is exactly that I can and do actually produce.
From this I've undertaken a project that will no doubt take a year or so to get completed, working with other artists to meet the end. I'm excited and those that have had the idea proposed to them are also enthusiastic about joining me.
Everything else really has become secondary.
10/21/08
Lost In America
As of the 23rd of October, Melinda Olive will be adventuring in the United States to find out if there really is a way to get lost. This will be a journey in artist exploration, and knowledge.
With nothing but a sketchbook and a need for artistic knowledge a month abroad mainly in California will no doubt encourage a new atmosphere, thus my other projects will be placed on hold for the moment and continued with new vigour and inspiration on return.
