Reko Rennie | King and Country

Karen Woodbury Gallery artist Reko Rennie was covered today in The Age following the opening of King and Country at Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne. This is Reko's first show at Karen Woodbury Gallery and he explores the potency of the symbol as a reflection of identity, affiliation and pop culture psyche. King and Country will run until December 14 at Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne.

King and Country 2013, acrylic and pigment on linen, 140.0 x 200.0 cm

This is my emblematic statement about the original royalty of Australia.
The crown symbol is both in homage to my graffiti roots and also pays due respect to Jean-Michel Basquiat, but most importantly symbolizes sovereign status.

The crown reminds us that Aboriginal people are the original sovereigns of this country.

Reko Rennie

Coinciding with King and Country is the launch of The National Gallery of Victoria's ambitious new summer exhibition Melbourne Now. Rennie has been selected amongst over 400 other Melbourne based artists to participate Melbourne Now 2013.The exhibition will spread over the NGV's two sites (NGV Australia and NGV International) and other venues across Melbourne. Melbourne Now celebrates 'the creative minds that have shaped our city'.

Regalia (crown, diamond and flag) 2013, exhibition installation

Initiation 2013, exhibition installation, Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne

Initiation #3 2013, glass, mirror and acrylic

For further information regarding Reko Rennie please contact Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne on (03) 9639 5855 or info@kwgallery.com.

Karen Woodbury Gallery is back

After a long 18 months toiling away behind the scenes we are excited to announce that we are now open for business at our new and very central Flinders Lane Gallery Space.
We feel very blessed to be housed in such a unique and historic building...not to mention the fantastic tenants we share with such as e.g.etal, Zambesi and Ashtanga Yoga Melbourne.

Our hard work paid off with Tuesday night's opening celebration bringing in a huge crowd. Thank you everyone who attended for making this such a special night. Fun was had by all. 

Our first exhibition is by Heather B. Swann and will run from the 21st August until the 21st of September. In our second gallery space you will find a selection of Karen Woodbury Gallery artists on display.

Heather B. Swann, Bachelor 2013, wood, paper, resin, pigment, binder & marble dust, 110.0 x 110.0 x 750.0 cm

We are very excited to welcome new and familiar faces into our beautiful new space. Karen Woodbury Gallery is open from Tuesday through to Sunday from 11 am until 5pm. There is no need to make an appointment except if you wish to see us after hours.

You will find us at Level 1, 167 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. You can contact us on (03) 9639 5855 or info@kwgallery.com



 

KWG On The Move

Karen Woodbury Gallery is on the move...

After 7 incredible years located in Albert Street, Richmond we are re-locating to Flinders Lane, Melbourne.

It is an exciting new phase for the gallery and we will keep you updated of our new home and fresh approach very soon. In the meantime the best way to keep in touch is email via info@kwgallery.com or like our Facebook page.

Thank you to all the artists I have worked with since 2004, my professional and highly skilled staff and of course all of you - for your amazing support and conversation. We look forward to welcoming you to our new gallery. If I haven't said it yet HAPPY NEW YEAR to all! Cheers, Karen

Albert Street Galleries Open Day

The annual Albert Street Galleries Open Day is in full swing and it's great to see so many people brave the cold to listen to our program of speakers across the 5 galleries, visit the pop up book store and enjoy a burger from Beatbox Kitchen.

Anne Marsh's discussion of Monika Tichacek's newest body of work, to all my relations, was a full house! We look forward to doing it all again in 2012.








Monika Tichacek | to all my relations | until May 28

Happy Holidays!

On behalf of the KWG team we wish you a happy and safe holiday season.

The gallery will close today from 5pm and will re-open February 2 2011 with an exciting exhibition schedule lined up. We are also looking forward to welcoming back Melanie Flynn from maternity leave.

Thank you for your ongoing support... enjoy the summer!

Karen, Rachael and Laura

All I want for Christmas...

Our pick of the best from our stockroom for your Christmas stocking, see it here.

Philip Wolfhagen: A Painter's Landscape

We are currently gearing up for our next exhibition, Philip Wolhagen: A Painter's Landscape.

As one of Australia's most acclaimed landscape painters, Philip Wolfhagen continues to create deeply evocative, beautiful and soothing works in this much anticipated first solo exhibition at Karen Woodbury Gallery.

A Painter's Landscape opens September 22.

Philip Wolfhagen
Second study for A Painter’s Landscape III, 2010
oil & beeswax on linen
46.0 x 49.0 cm (detail)

Melbourne Art Fair: Wrap up

We are just about recovered from the 2010 Melbourne Art Fair...Thank you to our artists and all who attended the Karen Woodbury Gallery stand making it such a success for the gallery!

If you missed out head to our website for images.

Melbourne Art Fair

Karen Woodbury Gallery is excited to give you a sneak peek of our Melbourne Art Fair stand.

Be sure to pop by and say hello, stand F27 (downstairs).

We look forward to seeing you there!

Aida Tomescu joins Karen Woodbury Gallery

Karen Woodbury Gallery is very pleased to announce we now represent Aida Tomescu in Melbourne.

We will be showing new works by Aida at the Melbourne Art Fair (4-8 August) followed by a solo exhibition of new paintings and works on paper at Karen Woodbury Gallery from 20 October - 13 November.

If you would like any information regarding available works, email us at info@kwgallery.com .

We have a winner!

Thank you to all of you for your enthusiastic response to our giveaway of 2 Melbourne Art Fair passes. Using Random.org we have randomly picked a winner (drum roll...), and the winner of the 2 Melbourne Art Fair Passes is:

Hari Ho

(We will be in contact by email to arrange delivery of your prize.)

Your response has been overwhelming! We look forward to keeping you up to speed with all the exciting news about Karen Woodbury Gallery and our amazing stable of artists.

Stay tuned for another giveaway a little closer to Art Fair...