Xandolino
Xandolino has a versatile style that can be applied to different surfaces and material. From small watercolours to big murals he plays around with different themes from abstract to figurative.
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Diz
Diz Brown, aka Disney, aka JB, is a brisbane artist who rose to artistic esteem during his days as a Graffiti writer in the late eighties, early nineties. He uses his art to express his views, feelings & absurdities. Diz is comfortable with multiple mediums from digital to lead but mainly gravitates to spray paint and oils.
Sirmano
Sirmano is the alias of Anna, a Brisbane artist and illustrator who has been creating playful illustrations working with paint, wood and mixed media since her hands could pick up a pencil. She creates characters which are strong, independent beings who occupy a space which is rich in colour and mystery. Since graduating design from Queensland College of Art in 2005, she has studied illustration at the Alberta College of Art and Design, Canada, taken part in an artist residency in Barcelona, exhibited her work nationally and internationally and contributed to street art festivals across Queensland. Sirmano’s creative practice has drawn influence from her love of travel, different cultures and her heritage. She has a keen eye for colour which is a big part of her work, it evokes a feeling and is what keeps her creating. When she isn’t painting Anna works as a senior graphic design for a design studio Bright Yellow.
Cloakwork
Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Cloakwork is a multidisciplinary creative who works as a graffiti artist as well as an illustrator. He has been painting small and large-scale works around the globe for the last 6 years. His style is urban, contemporary, modern, colourful and is filled with positive vibes. Cloakwork has collaborated with international brands like Petronas, BMW, Volkswagen, Adidas, Travel 3Sixty, iFlix, Levis, Converse and Hypebeast to name a few. His work is rooted in graffiti but not bound by it. CLOAKWORK can be separated into two parts: ‘cloak’ and ‘work’. Cloak meaning: hidden, stealth, cloaked while work stands for movement, when graffiti is done at night he is cloaked and it goes unnoticed. A blank wall during the day gets ‘cloakwork-ed’ during the night and a colourful graffiti is left the day after.
Within These Walls Exhibition Opening
‘Within These Walls’ is a group showcase of exhibitable works by local street artists, along with a number of interstate and international artists with connections to the Brisbane Street Art Festival. The exhibition will run from 4th of May until the 19th of May, with an opening night to be held on Saturday, 4th of May. If you haven’t been able to experience the Brisbane Street Art Festival in previous years, this exhibition will open eyes and minds with the amazing talent that resides both locally and international. There will be paintings, photographs, drawings, sketches, works of all different shapes and sizes, placed throughout West Village.
The launch event on Saturday May 4th will also feature a combined performance piece by Brisbane-based string group Luminescence, and designer Chris Mangos. The project seeks to encapsulate the mood and tone of Luminescence’s performance through interactive lighting, creating a harmony of sight and sound. The night will wrap up with a DJ set from Glasshead.
TYPOGRAPHY
This workshop will draw patrons into the world of typography; text and words. Playing with letters as a visual medium, patrons will discover the power of arranging words through font, point sizes, kerning as a decorative device and subtle visual communication. Respected street artist Leah Falcocchio guides the group of participants through a collaborative wall design and introduces advanced typographical conceptual techniques. Beginner patrons will leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to include typographic forms into mural designs and utilise an array of mediums, while more experienced attendees will have the opportunity to improve their techniques. Shared art materials are supplied for use.
THEATRE OF THUNDER
THEATRE OF THUNDER is a sonic-body performance ensemble fusing immersive sound, Butoh-based movement and atmospheric installation. The Theater of Thunder began in mid 2015 as the fusion of the aesthetics of Thunder Cloud (a noise-drone project by Luke Jaaniste) and Theatre of Renegade Yogi and TOR Butoh (a butoh-yoga performative project led by Megan Janet White), later adding the ethereal installation of Many Hands of Glamour (Matt Dabrowski) to the crew of around a dozen creatives.
The Print Bar: Artistic Takeover
The Print Bar is a Brisbane based custom printing company, specialising in digital garment printing, screen printing, embroidery and vinyl printing. While known for their easy-to-use online designer and quality prints, the team of creatives and print professionals are also passionate about contributing to the creative fabric of our community through print workshops, exhibitions and live demonstrations. On Saturday May 18th, selected BSAF 2019 artists will have their unique designs printed on t-shirts at The Print Bar, for you to purchase. Beers and music flowing
freely throughout the night, so come on down!
THE JENSENS
The Jensens, known for their electric live performances and distinctive brand of new wave indie rock. Bonding over both listening to music and the craft of creating music, The Jensens have released two EP’s, the youthful Everybody Talks and the melancholic Sexless, along with their sprawling epic single ‘Emotion’, which saw them headed in a more authentic direction.
The band have been locked away in the studio experimenting and recording for the better part of a year. They are now preparing for a return to the live circuit, with a new set of songs that delve into lyrical themes of isolation, anxiety, fear and control, venturing into new sonic territories.
The band have shared stages with the likes of The Vaccines, Last Dinosaurs, Spiderbait, Twin Peaks, Saskwatch, Art of Sleeping and The Delta Riggs. They are also no stranger to festival stages having played The Blurst of Times, Deadlam, Valley Fiesta, Jungle Love and the inaugural Grampians Music Festival
THE BUTTER
The Butter is a smooth, sexy trio based in Brisbane, playing RnB inspired Disco Soul. The band formed in 2018 when frontman Tim Watkin teamed up with his sister, percussionist Jaymee Watkin, and Marc Dubois (bass player and producer). The band was born when Tim moved to Brisbane after playing guitar in Cape York instead of attending school, timing well with Jaymee returning home from touring as drummer for Australian songstress, Emma Louise. Marc’s bedroom producer past then added a modern edge to the soulful and smooth inclinations of the siblings. One year on from forming, The Butter have poured their souls into an electrifying live show that captivates and excites crowds, with an emphasis on helping people of all walks of life leave their troubles at home and step into a melty, glistening dewdrop of euphoria.
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