Lara Slater our newest tattooist at 696INK. Lara has spent the last 15 years tattooing in the usa focusing on custom tattooing examples of her tattooing and artwork can be found at www.artdelirium.com you can contact lara to make a booking via email virtuetattoo@gmail.com or call after 12am 424 769469. Lara's artwork, prints and merchandize is available in store at 696INK
| Time | Friday, November 26 · 6:00pm - 9:30pm | |||||||
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| Location | 696ink Tattoos 696 Sydney rd Brunswick, Australia | |||||||
| How do your dreams emerge and cross the bridge into reality? Is their passage ethereal,surreal or do they burst through like candy from a pinata? Waking Dreams is a group exhibition exploring the idea of dreams manifesting themselves into reality through the creative process. The artist incarnates their dreams. Artists participating- Astrid Bruning, Jason Jacenko, Maria Rozalia Finna , Lara Schubert, Lara Slater (usa), Leslie Ditto (usa), Itch and more Live fusion tattooing by Lara Slater and Jason Jacenko phone 0406 484696 for tattoo inquiries skype- jason.jacenko | ||||||||
Lily Mae Martin, originally from Melbourne, is currently based in the UK. In 2003 she had her first solo exhibition and was subsequently elected to became a part of the Young Ambassador Program for the National Gallery of Victoria. Lily has been featured in many publications, including Juxtapoz, Govt Issue, Industrial Squid and Metal Glory.
Melbourne artist/illustrator Beau White works with acrylic and oil, exploring absurd, unconventional and satirical subject matter. Has worked as a freelance illustrator and exhibited in numerous group exhibitions around Melbourne. He will be making his US debut this year at Copro Gallery, CA.
Mark Powell is a Melbourne-based artist who's sculptures have been exhibited in Europe and the US. His work has been showcased in publications such as Germany's leading horror magazine, 'VIRUS' and 'Inside ArtZine'. He has also collaborated on album art for Danish death metal band, 'The Cleansing'. Powell is featured in Steven Leyba's documentary film 'What Is Art', which also features H.R. Giger, Stephen Kasner, Joe Coleman and Joel Peter Witkin.
Participating artists include Chet Zar, Barnaby Whitfield, Lily Mae Martin, Steven Johnson Leyba, Beau White, Kuba Fiedorowicz, Kim Evans, Mark Powell, Ben Howe, Maria Rozalia Finna, Dale Keogh, Josh Foley, Matthew Turner and Glen Smith.
Opening Reception: Friday, April 30th, 6pm – 9pm. Open until May 28th
Selections from current and past exhibitions are available to view online.
April 30th: ‘Out of Nowhere’
This will be the first time US artists Chet Zar, Barnaby Whitfield and Steven Johnson Leyba have exhibited in Australia.
Steven Leyba is a painter, author, spoken word artist, director and musician. In 1994 he was made a Reverend in the Church of Satan by Anton LaVey. Leyba’s work has been collected by artists such as Stephen King, H.R. Giger, William Burroughs, Poppy Z. Brite, David Cronenberg & Clive Barker.
Chet Zar has designed and created creatures and make up effects for such films as, "The Ring", "Hellboy 1 & 2", "Planet of the Apes" and music videos for the metal band TOOL. Zar also translates his dark vision with 3D animation for TOOL’s live shows.
Barnaby Whitfield's work has received much attention through many exhibitions in New York and California. His work has been reviewed in numerous publications including Anthem, Beautiful Decay, and Art in America. Whitfield's artwork is featured in the The Dresden Dolls' album, "Yes, Virginia".
Participating artists include Chet Zar, Barnaby Whitfield, Lily Mae Martin, Steven Johnson Leyba, Beau White, Kuba Fiedorowicz, Kim Evans, Mark Powell, Maria Rozalia Finna, Dale Keogh, Josh Foley, Matthew Turner and Glen Smith.
Opening Reception: Friday, April 30th, 6pm – 9pm. Open until May 28th
Artists participating include Chet Zar, Barnaby Whitfield, Lily Mae Martin, Steven Johnson Leyba, Beau White, Kuba Fiedorowicz, Kim Evans, Mark Powell, Maria Rozalia Finna, Dale Keogh, Josh Foley, Matthew Turner and Glen Smith.
The opening reception for ‘Out of Nowhere’ is on Friday, April 30th, from 6pm – 9pm.
Selections from current and past exhibitions are available to view online.
The 696 Ink Gallery hours are Wednesday 12pm – 5pm, Thursday – Saturday 12 – 7pm, Sunday 12pm – 5pm, and by appointment (email 696ink@gmail.com)
696 Ink, 696 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
Ph. 0424 587 096
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