Artspace, 43 - 51 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo NSW. 20 April-19 May ‘07

L to R: Exhibition catalogue, ‘Yeti’ by Debra Swann 2006, ‘Folly & Violence’ & ‘Slippery when wet’ (foreground) Craig Fisher 2007; Lycra, MDF, foam, sand, wood, cotton fabric and acrylic paint

Dumbo feather is chuffed to be a sponsor of an exhibition currently at Artspace in Woolloomooloo in Sydney. Curated by Tara D’cruz-Noble and supported by the British Council Australia, the exhibition brings three UK-based artists together to show their work. Each in their own way explores the notion of finding the comedic in the tragic… very Shakespearean and very worthy of the comparison.
Here’s what Tara, the curator, has to say; “In the world of theatre, comedy and tragedy often share the same space. Shakespeare brought the two together inviting us to laugh at events underpinned with macabre darkness. In the manner of a Shakespearean play or Burlesque theatre, these two elements entwine through the exhibition A Comedy of Errors. Drawing on the black humour typical of the British, three artists present new bodies of work through varied explorations that share tragicomic threads. Using the gallery like a stage or film-set, the artists’ present sculptural installation and performance that blend Shakespearean antics with a touch of Tarantino.”

The British Council Australia support some great events in Australia and also provide some amazing oportunities for individuals. They’ve just launched ‘Realise Your Dream 2007′. It gives some lucky 21-28 year-old the chance to work alongside a mentor in the UK. For those with a few more years on them, there are some other great opportunites too.

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