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CLIENT: 'Artsia' international arts blog.
FORMAT: Original freelance article and photograph.
YEAR PRODUCED: 2012.
URL: http://www.artsia.com/blog-detail/superadmin/art-city-melbourne
A herd of brightly colored Mali elephants descended upon Melbourne, Australia in August this year. These miracles of nature were all colored differently: one was decorated with a tiger's stripes, another in a pattern resembling a patchwork quilt, and another in an iridescent rainbow of colors. There were fifty elephants in all, and they paraded proudly around the city and the surrounding gardens. Residents of Melbourne, far from being fearful, took the invasion of colorful pachyderms in their stride, for these elephants were ceramic, and they graced the city streets in celebration of Melbourne Zoo's 150th anniversary.
Such an event is not unusual in Melbourne, a cosmopolitan city in the southeast part of Australia. Melbourne is a haven for both temporary art exhibitions and permanent quirky artistic expression, and also boasts a plethora of opportunities for artists to hone their craft.
Public art installations abound in Melbourne. A gigantic vase of gladioli flowers, over 42 feet high and weighing 5.5 tonnes, greeted visitors at the entrance to the newly refurbished Arts Centre in Melbourne; the vase and flowers lit up at night, as if to thank the populace for their patience during the refurbishment of the Arts Centre’s Hamer Hall. Temporary exhibitions are also often shown at Melbourne’s Federation Square, including the recent exhibition 'The Light in Winter' which featured works by various artists thatutilised light; as darkness fell over Melbourne, Federation Square was cheerful and awash with light.
However, not all temporary art exhibitions involve long-term planning - the recent murder of resident Jill Meagher in Melbourne led not only to a public outpouring of grief, but also to a graffiti memorial at Hosier Lane in the city; at the same time as thousands of mourners marched the city streets to pay respects to Jill Meagher, a graffiti artist proudly emblazoned 'Rest In Peace Jill' across an entire Melbourne laneway.
It is no wonder that Melbourne creates such a wellspring of art; a wide variety of bizarre and quirky public art installations grace the city streets. To find artistic stimulation and kindred spirits, the artist in Melbourne need only walk a short distance.
Outside the State Library, a sculpture portraying the corner of a sinking library juts out of the pavement. At the traffic lights of the popular Bourke Street shopping precinct, pedestrians must wait at the lights with a group of businesspeople who never do move out of the way, for they are surreal elongated sculptures. Further down the street, giant clam shells take repose in the street and sport large headphones.
As one ventures deeper into the city, further strange objects appear along the Melbourne streets. A glob of green ooze spreads over the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - a strong contrast to the somber building next door, the Victorian era Old Melbourne Gaol. Near the Arts Centre, tsunami-size waves threaten to crash into the surrounding buildings, but in reality pose no threat since they are part of a steel sculpture entitled ‘Forward Surge’ by Inge King. A kooky ceramic donut and a giant 'Y' with a face grace the Southbank promenade, and join the populace as they gaze upon the muddy Yarra River.
It is easy to be inspired by walking through the busy streets, along the YarraRiver, or through the cool peaceful Botanic Gardens. However, if the sights of Melbourne are not enough to excite an artist, then there are a range of artist residency programs to help get the creative juices flowing. New residency programs are advertised every week, and are easily accessible by searching the internet or subscribing to a specialized arts service such as ArtsHub. Such programs offer artists the advantages of focusing on their art within a space designed to stimulate creativity, and being surrounded by like-minded people. There are also often opportunities to showcase work at galleries and at local festivals or events. As Melbourne is arguably one of the cultural centers of Australia, with such a wide variety of artists and artistic expression, undertaking an artist residency program in Melbourne is truly special.
Gertrude Contemporary in Fitzroy offers Artist in Residence programs that range anywhere from two weeks to three months. Wardlow Gallery in Fitzroyoffers three to six month residency opportunities, with subsidized rent.Bundoora Homestead Art Centre also offers artist in residence programs, with the inaugural program commencing 2012. For those who are still studying, there is an artist in residence program within the School of Art at RMIT, which facilitates both national and international residency opportunities for students. These programs are only the tip of the iceberg; Melbourne offers an abundance of opportunities for the enthusiastic artist.
A journey through the Melbourne art scene is weird, wacky, and wonderful. There is plenty to do and see - simply walk down the street and be inspired.
Juliet Sironi is a freelance animator, graphic designer and writer who lives in Melbourne, Australia. Her works can be seen on www.vimeo.com/julietsironi, and she is contactable via [email protected]
Such an event is not unusual in Melbourne, a cosmopolitan city in the southeast part of Australia. Melbourne is a haven for both temporary art exhibitions and permanent quirky artistic expression, and also boasts a plethora of opportunities for artists to hone their craft.
Public art installations abound in Melbourne. A gigantic vase of gladioli flowers, over 42 feet high and weighing 5.5 tonnes, greeted visitors at the entrance to the newly refurbished Arts Centre in Melbourne; the vase and flowers lit up at night, as if to thank the populace for their patience during the refurbishment of the Arts Centre’s Hamer Hall. Temporary exhibitions are also often shown at Melbourne’s Federation Square, including the recent exhibition 'The Light in Winter' which featured works by various artists thatutilised light; as darkness fell over Melbourne, Federation Square was cheerful and awash with light.
However, not all temporary art exhibitions involve long-term planning - the recent murder of resident Jill Meagher in Melbourne led not only to a public outpouring of grief, but also to a graffiti memorial at Hosier Lane in the city; at the same time as thousands of mourners marched the city streets to pay respects to Jill Meagher, a graffiti artist proudly emblazoned 'Rest In Peace Jill' across an entire Melbourne laneway.
It is no wonder that Melbourne creates such a wellspring of art; a wide variety of bizarre and quirky public art installations grace the city streets. To find artistic stimulation and kindred spirits, the artist in Melbourne need only walk a short distance.
Outside the State Library, a sculpture portraying the corner of a sinking library juts out of the pavement. At the traffic lights of the popular Bourke Street shopping precinct, pedestrians must wait at the lights with a group of businesspeople who never do move out of the way, for they are surreal elongated sculptures. Further down the street, giant clam shells take repose in the street and sport large headphones.
As one ventures deeper into the city, further strange objects appear along the Melbourne streets. A glob of green ooze spreads over the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - a strong contrast to the somber building next door, the Victorian era Old Melbourne Gaol. Near the Arts Centre, tsunami-size waves threaten to crash into the surrounding buildings, but in reality pose no threat since they are part of a steel sculpture entitled ‘Forward Surge’ by Inge King. A kooky ceramic donut and a giant 'Y' with a face grace the Southbank promenade, and join the populace as they gaze upon the muddy Yarra River.
It is easy to be inspired by walking through the busy streets, along the YarraRiver, or through the cool peaceful Botanic Gardens. However, if the sights of Melbourne are not enough to excite an artist, then there are a range of artist residency programs to help get the creative juices flowing. New residency programs are advertised every week, and are easily accessible by searching the internet or subscribing to a specialized arts service such as ArtsHub. Such programs offer artists the advantages of focusing on their art within a space designed to stimulate creativity, and being surrounded by like-minded people. There are also often opportunities to showcase work at galleries and at local festivals or events. As Melbourne is arguably one of the cultural centers of Australia, with such a wide variety of artists and artistic expression, undertaking an artist residency program in Melbourne is truly special.
Gertrude Contemporary in Fitzroy offers Artist in Residence programs that range anywhere from two weeks to three months. Wardlow Gallery in Fitzroyoffers three to six month residency opportunities, with subsidized rent.Bundoora Homestead Art Centre also offers artist in residence programs, with the inaugural program commencing 2012. For those who are still studying, there is an artist in residence program within the School of Art at RMIT, which facilitates both national and international residency opportunities for students. These programs are only the tip of the iceberg; Melbourne offers an abundance of opportunities for the enthusiastic artist.
A journey through the Melbourne art scene is weird, wacky, and wonderful. There is plenty to do and see - simply walk down the street and be inspired.
Juliet Sironi is a freelance animator, graphic designer and writer who lives in Melbourne, Australia. Her works can be seen on www.vimeo.com/julietsironi, and she is contactable via [email protected]
