i would like to announce........
i am now opening up opportunities for all syd and wherever artists,in wotever medium to contact me to be part of the exhibition i’m setting up for early 2009 called
wait for it….......... fanfare etc…....da da
“now here’s my dark side”- open to everyone of all art forms show me ur dark side in ur art or break the mould of wot u feel comfortable with, so send me ur intentions to be part of it and i’ll start compiling a list and then i’ll get entry forms out sooner or later…so start creating start thinking and lets make it bigger than the last 2 shows, for you who don’t know“about a woman” and “about a man” if ur not sure about who i am or wot i’m about,ask around sum1 will know me,or ask ur hosts(not all of them know me)so please think about it,especially if u are fairdinkum about showing ur art
and want an opportunity and excuse to do it, i’m giving u all one- it’s now up to u!!!!
hanging date sun 8th march – opening wed 11th march 2009
entry forms will be out early 2009 $30 per work at TAP gallery Palmer st Darlinghurst show sum darkside!
get creating
steve
Sarah Moore
You know I’m up for it Steve! Would love to be a part of it.
bodymechanic replied
i luv u evil commitment,as he laughs deeply with an evil laugh!!
Ozcloggie
Hooked now. Jo
bodymechanic replied
it’ll be good to shake ur classic style,this show is for early nxt year so get to work wen i have a good number i’ll get out the entry forms
Bill Fonseca
Sounds good Steve,
bodymechanic replied
this will be in ur neck of the woods!
Sara Lamond
My dark side…. NOW you’ve got my interest :) I’m so in!
bodymechanic replied
i cant wait 2 c wot u create!!
Ozcloggie
Found a site about your previous efforts, Steve (26 at freewebs) and am in the process of reporting on the opening night of the current About A Man exhibition there, right now. Darker side, later. :)
bodymechanic replied
thankyou so much jo!!
Kym Breeze
Hi Steve, count me in, exploring my dark side will be challenging, yet I feel I up for it.
Also I am back down there Nov 7th I am exhibiting at WarrieWoods, will bubble mail you the details, would be good if we can organize a few bubblers to come opening night Friday the 7th Nov, or do something on the Saturday/Sunday, talk soon. Cheers
bodymechanic replied
oh kool it’ll be good to catch up,and see ur show!
Marilyn Brown
Hmm, sounds to good to pass up, now wheres my Red riding hood painting and that stormy night drawing…..... Oh that’s right you already sold them for me!!!!
Back to the easel then!!!
bodymechanic replied
get creating ,yes red riding hood was dark!
MrJoop
Still raving about the current project but I’m sure that I cn get Remi to do some evil deeds.
Jo (Ozcloggie)
bodymechanic replied
ur in jo
Ozcloggie
P.S. Needs to be a lot of shakin’ going on the get rid of that classic style, Steve but time will tell.
Jo (Mr Joop)
bodymechanic replied
i’m sure u can do it!!
Mark Moskvitch
Steve,
I’m up for it….I’ll have to get to work on some even darker pieces…..”On the Street” plus.
bodymechanic replied
i voted for urs in peoples choice,it was part of my inspiration for this!!
Robert Knapman
Sounds rivetting. Sign me up!
bodymechanic replied
start darking up!!
Imogene Munday
Sounds really cool steve! hopefully i’ll be able to make it to this one :D
bodymechanic replied
fantastic imogene!!
micmac
Looks cool ..yes yes …
bodymechanic replied
u have plenty of time to get ur work across from quebec!!,i lease a whole gallery for 2 weeks in the sydney CBD,called TAP Gallery it is a large space capable of holding around 125 good sized works of art size limit is no wider than 1.6metres no higher than 2.2 metres if that helps!
Adriana Glackin
Count me in : )
bodymechanic replied
u r in! get creating!
Geoffrey
Wow, great idea sounds intriguing
bodymechanic replied
u have a coupla months to get a piece ready and across!!
amarica
I’ll take a run at it Steve.
bodymechanic replied
great creating and let me know if u wish to send something across!
warmonger62
Hi Steve, I’ll put my hand up and be counted!
bodymechanic replied
i see u’ve got a “going darkside” poem in ur bubble -get creating!
Cornelia Togea
I’d love to give it a try…
bodymechanic replied
u realize the exhibition will be in sydney??
Cornelia Togea
lol, yes.. I might not be able to make it there myself, but I thought maybe my contribution could make it there… Sorry, don’t really know how exhibitions work. ( I had noticed in your reply to micmac above that she was sending her contributions from Canada.)
BizziLizzy
Would love to have a go at this Steve but I’m in the UK. Any ideas/suggestions as to how I could take part?
bodymechanic replied
yes u have a couple of months to prepare basically put ur ideas down and run them by me and i could pick the ideal one 4 u,then u hve to organise to get it here etc,wen i do the entry forms u’ll find out more but get creating ur dark side!! stay tuned
warmonger62
OK, bodymechanic…. you asked for, it will come!
Andrew
bodymechanic replied
evilly awesum!!
warmonger62
Awesomely evil!!!! How Darkside do you want? the pits of hell or a little lighter?
bodymechanic replied
u are ur own personal censor as dark a bit of ur psyc that u wish to enthrall us with,no limits,how creative u r is up 2 u!! go 4 it,plenty of time to think!
Roger Barnes
Hi Steve,
I’m keen! :)
bodymechanic replied
start searching for ur inner darkside young roger skywalker!
warmonger62
OK, we’ll see what the old laptop can spew out when it sync’s with my brain
bodymechanic replied
lol
Gili Orr
How can it work for people from Europe? Is it possible to ask RB to send works directly to you (if you have idea) or must I first have them send it here, then send it back myself to Australia?
bodymechanic replied
that would be a good idea it would work out cheaper than posting it there then here,well done!
dreamsower
wow!!! coool!!
bodymechanic replied
i can not begin to imagine wot ur darkside would be like belinda!! i don’t think u have one- not that i’ve seen!
Michelle Ryan
I’ll give it a go and try something different.
bodymechanic replied
ur in, oh dark nite!!
jjacobson
Ohhh I would so very much love to participate in this experience
bodymechanic replied
ok u have a few months to prepare andi’m just gathering the numbers and then i’ll get the entry forms out in about late oct with confirmation of dates,as the exhibiton will be in sydney if that is ok.?
Betty Schlueter
I’d like to give this one a try.
:)
Rose Moxon
im in! creating now!
bodymechanic replied
kool
Midori Furze
Oh, let me in, Steve!!
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeese!!!
bodymechanic replied
start creating!!
Zee Sijercic
Sounds interesting. Count me in.
bodymechanic replied
get creating!!
Laurie Lou McKern
Hi Steve I would love to participate I am working on a series kinda along those lines at the moment. My series is about my fear (which I think is a dark side) would that be considered my dark side or are looking for the evil I can do? Any way hope there is still room for me. cheers- hope your staying out of trouble
bodymechanic replied
ur in it’s up to u wot u put in u know i’ll like it!
hey give me a ring asap as i have a space for a larger work from u and petra to be hung in group show at northbridge on sun! call me…...call me now…1900….....
Laurie Lou McKern
shit it’s sunday now! sunday night that is. Damn I hate a lost opportunity. Midori, Petra and I just came back from Art Sydney. Midori said there were quite a few Red Bubble Artists there. I am now busy again but I will give you a call tommorrow.
bodymechanic replied
kool,next time ,i’ll chat soon,i went to the art syd opening on thurs nite ,it was quite spectacular,marco britti was there on the nite, i was totally buggered by the time it finished! start getting sum larger stuf ready and let petra and midori know also!
Rose Moxon
hey there steve… how is the dark side exhibition coming along? need help?
bodymechanic replied
hanging is on the 8th of march 2009 and opening is on wed 11th mar 2009,i’ll let u know soon! fanx
David Petranker
I have all ready the perfect piece for you
David Petranker
If you need any help give me a yell
bodymechanic replied
fantastic work-now there’s a dark side there 4 sure !! i haven’t done entry forms yet as people easily forget but i’ll keep reminding them about it!
David Petranker
Can’t wait
Mel Brackstone
Hey Steve, mind if I put my hand up too?
bodymechanic replied
ur in!!
Mel Brackstone
Thanks!!
The InnerNorth...
good to see someone else “doing” something and exhibiting on this site
bodymechanic replied
i still have to update the gallery 26 page on red bubble with tonnes of picis which i haven’t had time to do!
ozlat
sounds like a top gig !!
bodymechanic replied
well get creating! i’ve got a lot to live up to after the last 2!
Chantel Smith
I’d love to hang to have an opportunity to exhibit my work…This is my dark stuff atm…but I could make some more
bodymechanic replied
yes screaming kidz are dark stuff aren’t they!! u’ve got plenty of time hanging is the 8th of march and the opening on the 11th!
Cordelia
Is this sort of thing dark enough?
bodymechanic
most definitely!!it’s an entity in the seat!
Cordelia
Then include this one please!
bodymechanic replied
yes i’ll be bringing out the official entry forms in jan ,i’m waiting to see if it clashes with the archibald prize,stay tuned
warmsugarcube
hi, i’d love to take part. i love the tap and the theme sounds up my alley. pls please send me a form too :)
bodymechanic replied
i will have the entry forms out this week, i’ve had a few family matters transpire over the hols so the entries took a back seat! sorry
warmsugarcube
no probs, take your time. we’re an understanding lot. hope all is well. cheers..
bodymechanic replied
thankyou, just start creating