What the Swerfk?! – Swerfk Interview
VNAussie Damo recently managed to catch up with Melbourne based Swerfk during a fleeting trip to Canberra and discussed influences, why Melbourne is apparently better than Canberra and throw up…
VNAussie Damo recently managed to catch up with Melbourne based Swerfk during a fleeting trip to Canberra and discussed influences, why Melbourne is apparently better than Canberra and throw up…
Our man in Canberra, Damo, caught up with local legend, Houl, for a few words on his crazy characters, the creative process and, dare we say it, why Canberra is becoming cool…
More jump off after the jump off…
Continue Reading →
Mike Watt is an Australian artist and illustrator based in Sydney, NSW. VNAussie, Damian Wardle, recently caught up with him and got him to spill the peas about all things Mike…
DW: Who is Mike Watt? How do you describe your style?
MW: I’m an artist and illustrator from Sydney. I’ve been drawing and painting walls for quite a while but I was a bit of a hermit until a year or 2 ago. I’d say my style is kind of gritty and ugly, normally showing characters with lots of characters that have lived an interesting life.
More jump off after the jump off…
Continue Reading →
Curated by Melbourne’s Sean Morris, Gold Blood, Magic Weirdos is a group show, highlighting 25 internationally recognised artists. Or as Sean has put it ‘world builders.’ These artists are seen to be divided by their unique styles and visions but united by the honesty and humanity found in their work. Damian Wardle grills Sean Morris for his take on the latest installment.
More jump off after the jump off…
Continue Reading →
Backwoods Gallery, often referred to Australia’s best ‘street art’ gallery, sits in a quiet industrial back street of Collingwood (Victoria, Australia) at the end of a passageway just wide enough to fit a car. It is the stuff of art collectors’ dreams – regularly holding shows with artists from all over the globe.
Our man in Canberra, Damian Wardle, recently caught up with Backwoods Gallery driving force, Alexander Mitchell for an interview, here’s the latest word from the Melbourne studio.
More jump off after the jump off…
Continue Reading →