In YOUR Face

In Your Face - an exhibition of artists portraits of Sunshine Coast artists

presented by the Nowhere Artgroup

In the face of funding cuts and scraped arts programs the Nowhere Artgroup, a Sunshine Coast artist-run-initiative, are presenting In Your Face, an exhibition of artist portraits by Sunshine Coast artists.

In early October 36 local artists took up the portrait challenge by the Nowhere Artgroup.

Exhibition Curator, John Waldron describes the exhibition as an opportunity for people to connect, be positive and have some fun, through art. The exhibition is not about prizes, fees, and funding, more about bringing artists together and providing an opportunity to experiment and showcase their work.

The exhibition will include portraits in a range of art forms, including photography, film, new media, stencil art, digital art, drawing and painting.

John expects the talented mix of artists will challenge the concept of the portrait. Some of the artists will work to capture a detailed representation while others will experiment to capture the character of the artists subject, through various creative devices.

The exhibition opening will be the focus for an end-of-year gathering for artists and arts supporters, providing creative way to finish the year.

The exhibition opens on Friday 14 December at 6.00pm at the Ground Zero Gallery, The Old Ambulance Station, Howard St. Nambour. Local live music will be a feature of the opening, entry is free and everyone is welcome. A cash bar will be available.

The exhibition will remain on show until 12 January 2013.

The artists involved are Adam Lewczuk, Kevin Oxley, Judy Barrass, Alain Bouvier, Leah Barclay, Robyn Woodrow, Petta Dewson, Karuna Tohow, Pauline Casely-Hayford, Maya Carter-Malins, James Needham, Siena Hart, Miranda Sampson, Jill Braiden, Corrie Wright, Beau Deeley, Jandamarra Cadd, Graham Aitkin, Ben Paskins, Bart Worthington, David Houghton, Ali Close, Raaan Sullivan, Robyn Shaw, Diane Robertson, Kim Morland, Margaret Turner, Robert Natoli, Gavin OKeefe, Emily Thompson, John Thompson, Tracy Naughton, Bob Middleton, Maria Radun, Claire Matthews, Peter Wodetzki, and John Waldron.

The Nowhere Artgroup is an artist-run-initiative that aims to stimulate contemporary art practice and collaboration on the Sunshine Coast.  The group's manifesto sets a spontaneous, contemporary, free and tolerant direction, encouraging links and experimentation across art forms. For more information go to: www.nowhere-art.blogspot.com or www.facebook.com/TheNowhereArtgroup

Opening: 6.00pm Friday 14 December 2012

Exhibition continues to: 12 January 2013

GROUND ZERO GALLERY

The Old Ambulance Station, 80 Howard St. Nambour

Open Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.

For exhibition information contact John Waldron, 0468 543 362.