Alex is a man of many talents. A musician, a photographer, a wealth of knowledge, a librarian an artists and, might I add, a self made man. If I were you I'd get along to meet the him in the flesh, on the night, he's like a kind of heavy metal Jesus, and fill your vision with the wonder of his wood block printing.
Alex Gillies & Nine Lives Friday, July 17, 2009 at 6:00pm to Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 4:00pm Upstairs 330 Brunswick St Mall (Above Mellino's)
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This is a must read... full story here @ Nine Lives...
A lot can happen in one year. Time can just fly unnoticed – that is, until you stop and take stock. That’s what local artist Alex Gillies is doing with his first exhibition of woodblock etchings and prints at Nine Lives Gallery in July 2009. Coming just one year after Alex took up woodblock carving and etching, this exhibition captures 12 months of furious creative energy, hurdles and discoveries in a medium exclusively produced by only a scant few.
A self-confessed latecomer to his creative pursuits, Alex doesn’t have a background in printing, painting or any kind of art form to speak of. “I failed every art class I ever took in school,” Alex says. “My teachers always suggested I do something else with my time. I did try photography for a few weeks in 1993, but my camera was stolen so I gave up arty things altogether.” ... please read the rest here... it's super interesting!
Make sure you see it while you can. Also, any rich men who like me are encouraged to buy works in an attempt to 'woo' me. Lolz.
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