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SATURDAY February 12 will see a rare live performance from Mess Esque in The Bunker at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi, supported by Brisbane-based These Guy.
Mess Esque is the musical vision of Dirty Three guitarist Mick Turner and McKisko composer Helen Franzmann. Since forming via a lockdown-confined correspondence in 2020, they have recorded and released two records.
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Together they create a curious synthesis of dream pop, psych soul and ethereal indie rock. Effortlessly balancing bold emotional immediacy with a quietly assured sense of composure, Mess Esque draw the listener into their compelling world of sideways shadows and nocturnal projections.
While ongoing restrictions have hindered and postponed live performances in their journey so far, 2022 sees Mess Esque finally able to recreate these special songs in the concert setting. The results will no doubt be as captivating and mesmeric as they appear on record.
Mess Esque play dates across Australia this Feb/March, followed by a US tour in May, including a coveted slot at Wilco’s Solid Sound festival.
Supporting Mess Esque are synth-pop quartet, These Guy – comprising multiinstrumentalist and songwriter Joe Saxby, Josh Coxon (aka Simi Lacroix) on guitar, Eddie L’Estrange on drums and Durwin Anderson on bass. Hailing from Brisbane via Canada, These Guy will be playing songs from their latest release and third full length album A Long Winded Story. Tickets: $20 via Oztix. 18+ event Saturday 12 February. Doors open at 7.30pm. The Bunker, Imperial Hotel Eumundi.
THE PRICE OF WOMEN PURSUING AN IDEAL
THE often fraught relationship between women and their bodies is the subject matter for Objectify, an exhibition by North Arm artist Tracy Muche-Williams.
“Western society holds appearance and image as increasingly more important than our inner self,” Tracy said.
Using images of corseted women from 1800’s fashion plates (the Instagram of the times), Tracy represents the restrictions and rules society places on women’s lives and bodies.
“These representations of idealised images can create a distressing gap in the reality of who we are and who we want to be,” she said.
Using assemblage, collage and lithography, the exhibition explores ways of letting go of these illusory selves in order for a woman to accept her own true self. Objectify is on show at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery from February 5 to March 3. The gallery at 10 Station Street Pomona is open 10am-4pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am-2pm Saturday and Sunday.
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BENTLEYS 40 UNDER 40 EXHIBITION
THIS January we opened our doors for the third time to the hugely anticipated; Bentleys 40 Under 40 Exhibition and Art Prize.
The exhibition has grown in strength each year and has attracted the attention of many in the Art industry of the region, especially with its opening event which has redefined the experience of an ‘art opening’ with huge crowds (over 400 people) performances, food trucks and bands. Hosting such a young show ensues a focus on a ‘young audience’, which is a demographic that is continually missing from galleries and gallery events in general. In the same vein as prior year’s opening events, this year it will be a 40 Under 40 Closing Party that will shake the main street of Cooroy, bringing the atmosphere of a mini arts festival to the hinterland town. 40 under 40 is an exhibition that really offers young artists a professional space to showcase their work and provide opportunities not only to be seen but to connect to the creative community.
As a community based venue the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre supports and encourages the creatives in our region to flourish and this exhibition is a dynamic, contemporary and exciting show to kick off the 2022 exhibition program!
Amanda Bennetts, founder of the 40 Under 40 Exhibition states; ‘this exhibition provides the perfect opportunity for those thinking of adding to their art collection or starting their tenure as a budding art collector, as all art pieces are available for purchase!’
Thanks to the exhibition’s major sponsor, Bentleys Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors and event sponsors Wimmers and Land and Sea Brewery for making this show and closing night possible.
Those lucky enough to get their hands on a Closing Party ticket will undoubtedly have a great time, but for those who miss out, the exhibition is currently open to the public and runs until March 6. Make sure to check it out. Exhibition Dates: January 21 - March 6. Closing Party : March 5 Ticket Cost: $25 www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au/ upcoming-exhibition.html
FEBRUARY AT THE BUTTER FACTORY ARTS CENTRE
FEBRUARY 6:
Workshop – Sophisticated Still Life Masterclass with Dylan Jones
FEBRUARY 12:
Intro to Watercolour Masterclass with Libby Derham
FEBRUARY 20:
Coloured Portrait Masterclass with Jandamarra
FEBRUARY 26:
Life Drawing Masterclass with Kate Florence
Butter Factory Arts Centre 11A Maple Street, Cooroy www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au
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