Lara Merrett | invaders | 4-28 April

LARA MERRETT | INVADERS
4 - 28 April

Lara Merrett's exhibtion of recent abstract paintings opens tomorrow from 11am at Blockprojects in Richmond.

Lara Merrett’s organic abstract paintings will include a range of geometric elements in this new body of work. Invading hard edge shapes and forms derived from objects collected by the artist in her studio, are integrated and contrasted against her free-floating compositions that spill across the painting surface to create a three-dimensional feel. These surfaces present a combination of gloss and matt finishes and are offset by areas of curious and intricate detailing.

Merrett’s layered painting process and technique breaks down original source imagery such as text to present an engulfing visual experience. Her adventurous choice of palette in these new works range from metallic pinks, fluorescent yellows, earthy red ochres and aquamarine blues and greens.

To view the entire exhibition see here or where to find the venue see here

Lara Merrett exhibition 4-28 April

Lara Merrett's forthcoming exhibition is fast approaching.

Here's a sneak preview of a couple images for the show.

The exhibition will run from 4-28 April, at Block Projects, 79 Stephenson Street, Richmond.

Save the date
Saturday 14 April, 3-5pm,
drinks with the artist.

For further information please call
Karen Woodbury Gallery on 9639 5855 or email info@kwgallery.com

Open Studio @ Artspace

Lara Merrett is holding an Open Studio 2nd-3rd December from 11am-5pm at Art Space Sydney (43 - 51 Cowper Wharf Road Woolloomooloo).

The official opening and drinks with the artist will be held on Friday 2nd from 6-8pm.

This is a great opportunity to see some of Lara's new work on display.

Lara will be holding a solo exhibition with Karen Woodbury Gallery in 2012.

For more information click here

100 Artists. 100 Tickets. 100 Dollars.

We are very pleased to support You're Welcome - a charity art raffle where every ticket wins an original work and all proceeds go to the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre.

100 Artists. 100 Tickets. 100 Dollars.

Heather B. Swann, Lara Merrett, Lionel Bawden and Rhys Lee have donated works to the project. Get involved!

For one afternoon only at Mars Gallery (418 Bay St, port Melbourne) from 3-6pm on Sunday July 24 to add a special piece to your wall and contribute to a great cause.

Lara Merrett | new website

Gallery artist Lara Merrett has recently launched her new website. Save it to your bookmarks and take a moment to explore Lara's backlog of exquisite works and projects.

www.laramerrett.com

Lara Merrett and Del Kathryn Barton: Hong Kong

The work of Del Kathryn Barton and Lara Merrett will feature in Wattle - the first major survey exhibition of contemporary Australian art in Hong Kong. The exhibition will take place at the Cat Street Gallery and features a curator’s pick of forty-five artists currently working in Australia and includes painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media installation. The exhibition will open on Saturday February 26th from 6pm.

WATTLE | Contemporary Australian Art
24 February 2011 - 26 March 2011

Melbourne Art Fair

From August 4-8, Karen Woodbury Gallery will be at Melbourne Art Fair. We are excited to be showcasing some fabulous new works by:

Del Kathryn Barton
Michael Doolan
Marie Hagerty
Sam Jinks
eX de Medici
Lara Merrett
Derek O'Connor
John Pule
Lisa Roet
Aida Tomescu
Philip Wolfhagen

Be sure to stop by and say hello!

Stand F27 (downstairs)

Lara Merrett tapestry to be unveiled

Lara Merrett has worked with the Victorian Tapestry Workshop to realise a significant tapestry work.  The tapestry was conceived in response to a poem written by Dr Francis Macnab, inspired by his desire to incorporate an important, and colourful work of art into the interior of St Michael's Uniting Church.  The poem became the inspiration for a series of three paintings, one of which was chosen to be the subject of this new tapestry.

Accomplished weavers, Pamela Joyce and Cheryl Thornton of the Victorian Tapestry Workshop worked for 16 weeks to complete the tapestry. The finished work is substantial and arresting with floating and ambiguous forms connecting against a luminous background. The work is titled, Celebrated Light, and is 150 cm x 150 cm.

Celebrated Light, will be unveiled at St Michael's Uniting Church, during service on Sunday June 20, 10am. Everyone is invited to share in the occasion.

Lara Merrett: every breath you take

Lara Merrett's exhibition every breath you take is now open! Official opening drinks with the artist are this Saturday 5 June from 3 - 5 pm.

Salon des Refuses 2010

Congratulations to Lara Merrett for her selection in the

Salon des Refuses: The Alternative Archibald & Wynne Prize Selection exhibition. 

Lara will be holding a solo exhibition at Karen Woodbury Gallery, 2 - 26 June 2010.