Hello everyone! If you've been following me on social media, you've seen me painting up a storm in preparation for my next solo exhibition in Perth!
In two weeks Spectrum Project Space will be transformed into a capricious gallery of entirely new paintings and sketchbooks. My largest collection yet!
Not only that - a bigger studio space means bigger paintings! My biggest since 2016.
Not only that - a bigger studio space means bigger paintings! My biggest since 2016.
WORTHLESS REFUSE II describes both the worship and fear of the opposite sex. To better situate these feelings in paint, Rudd has researched the historical wealth of erotic art, from the graffiti of Pompeii, to the Shunga of Edo Japan, to the underground Comix scene of 1960s America; and pits it against its antithesis in Medieval art, with its fantastical illustrations of religious Judgement against self-indulgence.
Emanuel von Baeyer, my gallery in London, will be designing an e-catalog and online floor-sheet for the show. Throughout the exhibition the gallery and I will be facilitating sales and collection of artworks. If you wish to join the mailing list, please provide your details here.
If you're a VIP or Patron of my practice, I'm discussing early opportunities - online and in-person - to access the show's contents for yourself. As patrons, you've earnt the first choice of purchase. Expect an email within the next two weeks!
The opening night will be April 18 at 6-til-8pm - the night before Good Friday. If you're going away for the holidays, please join us before your trip! An official opening talk will be given by artist and mentor Gregory Pryor.
If you've attended my celebrations in the past, you'll be expecting thematic treats - we'll have it sorted! You'll be leaving high on sugar and drink.
Another treat to excite you should be my neighbouring exhibitor Harrison See. See's solo exhibition HOLLOW FLIGHT announces his return from China and an embark on a PhD. HOLLOW FLIGHT will occupy the front half of the generous project space and runs concurrently with my own exhibition, concluding May 2.
If you're a VIP or Patron of my practice, I'm discussing early opportunities - online and in-person - to access the show's contents for yourself. As patrons, you've earnt the first choice of purchase. Expect an email within the next two weeks!
The opening night will be April 18 at 6-til-8pm - the night before Good Friday. If you're going away for the holidays, please join us before your trip! An official opening talk will be given by artist and mentor Gregory Pryor.
If you've attended my celebrations in the past, you'll be expecting thematic treats - we'll have it sorted! You'll be leaving high on sugar and drink.
Another treat to excite you should be my neighbouring exhibitor Harrison See. See's solo exhibition HOLLOW FLIGHT announces his return from China and an embark on a PhD. HOLLOW FLIGHT will occupy the front half of the generous project space and runs concurrently with my own exhibition, concluding May 2.
The discomforting nature of Rudd’s art, which occasionally confronts or simply re-enacts real-world taboos, categorizes his practice within the Zapffean space of “sublimation”, wherein creative individuals mediate specific existential fears and instincts as alternatives to potentially destructive outlets. Sublimation concerns itself directly with existentially difficult issues from a safe distance, “As works in which the worst fortunes of humanity are presented in a stylized and removed manner as entertainment”.
Fungal Fetus from Blue Panties (2019) Oil on canvas, 38 H x 76 W x 2 D (cm)
EVENT DETAILS
The Worthless Refuse II exhibition will take place from Friday, 19 April to Thursday, 2 May at Spectrum Project Space, Mount Lawley Campus, Edith Cowan University.
While free and open to the public, expect much in the way of nudity and sexually charged imagery. You might want to leave the kids at grandma's for this one!
While free and open to the public, expect much in the way of nudity and sexually charged imagery. You might want to leave the kids at grandma's for this one!
Opening night
To be officially opened by artist and lecturer, Gregory Pryor.
Date: Thursday, 18 April 2019
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue: Spectrum Project Space, ECU Mount Lawley Campus, Building 3, Room 3.191
Artist talk
An artist talk will take place with Harrison See whose exhibition, Hollow Flight will be exhibiting concurrently in the front gallery.
Date: Saturday, 27 April
Time: 11:00am
Venue: Spectrum Project Space, ECU Mount Lawley Campus, Building 3, Room 3.191
Open hours
Tuesday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm; Saturday 12:00pm – 5:00pm
To be officially opened by artist and lecturer, Gregory Pryor.
Date: Thursday, 18 April 2019
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue: Spectrum Project Space, ECU Mount Lawley Campus, Building 3, Room 3.191
Artist talk
An artist talk will take place with Harrison See whose exhibition, Hollow Flight will be exhibiting concurrently in the front gallery.
Date: Saturday, 27 April
Time: 11:00am
Venue: Spectrum Project Space, ECU Mount Lawley Campus, Building 3, Room 3.191
Open hours
Tuesday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm; Saturday 12:00pm – 5:00pm
KEEP IN TOUCH!
Don't forget to add yourself to the facebook event for Worthless Refuse II, where I'll be posting important updates on the show nearly every day.
If you use social media, follow me on Instagram and Facebook where I show daily studio progress.
And lastly, email me for your personal invitation and catalog to WORTHLESS REFUSE II and all the shows thereafter!
If you use social media, follow me on Instagram and Facebook where I show daily studio progress.
And lastly, email me for your personal invitation and catalog to WORTHLESS REFUSE II and all the shows thereafter!
