Thought I should get crackin on some things that have been sitting on 'The List' for sometime. And... don't think I have done a 'The List' post on here which is odd (and stoopid) considering the title of the blog.
First up Brett Whiteley Gallery in Surry Hills. I have always been a massive fan of his work thanks to the influence of Ms Chant, high school art teacher.
Entrance with matchsticks - 03/07
The gallery is at his last studio and home and you get to watch the doco in his loungeroom on his couch (apparently). In his bedroom/studio there were quotes written on the walls. Was unsure if I was allowed to take photos, made sure the flash was off anyway.
I found the studio really inspiring actually. It looks like this way the way he left his stuff, with a display of his books, CDs and a somewhat (artistically) messy bed. Makes me wish I stuck at painting, or at least inspires me to be more creative.
On the way to Oxford St I saw Object Gallery. Been on 'The List' for a while (don't know why) I think I took it off because I got it confused with some other space.
Really small space. Mainly glass/resin pieces. There was a travelling exhibition called Inside Out which is on until late July.
The exhibition consists of forty-six artists who made their artworks by producing a computer file of the artwork. The file is the produced by a computer using resin. The artists don't get to see a physical copy of the work until the exhibition.
All this info can be found through the links. I would recommend going to the site and reading about the process and the works before going, makes you appreciate and understand it more. I had no idea about the concepts and meanings of it until I started writing this post. I just thought they looked cool.
'Just Looking: Head Sculpture Created with Eye Tracking' - Kevin Badni
'Cirripedia' - Fleur Summers
Not on the list. Liked the typography and the way (possibly unintentionally) the text is coming apart at the bottom. Not a saucy bit of graffiti, just a sign pointing you to the bikeshop around the corner.
I have heard that Christopher's is one of the best shops that do traditional Greek cakes... and it is on 'The List'.
An assortment of goodies.
My selection.
(from the back) Kourambiedes {almond shortbread}, Amigthalota {Greek almond, consistency of a coconut macaroon} and a Lemon Petit Foure {continental pastry with lemon filling}. I liked the Amigthalota the best.
Rushcutters bay.
Parking to get to Christopher's took me back to when I came to Sydney in year 12 for a Life Management excursion. LM was a subject close to my current degree (Sociology). We went to Mission Australia to meet some homeless folk for a chat. This was also the first time that I had seen a real life needle in the street! Followed that up with lunch looking at over-priced yachts on the bay.
Getting a bit peckish, onwards to Harry's. True I did come here a few weeks ago whilst giving a friend, on her last night in Sydney, a whirlwind Sydney city tour. Didn't get anything to eat though.
I got the Meat Pie and Mash. I thought it came with peas, alas it did not. The pie has real meat. Like steak not mince, I think the mash is actual mash and not Deb style mash like I was thinking it could be. Obviously it was going to be good. It has been open for a little while ... (1940's actually).
The man himself surveys my choice.
Sitting a bit of a spell enjoying the view whilst I nail my pie.
That was my epic afternoon. I managed to get six places off 'The List'. Two places I discovered have closed, can't really remember why they were on it anyway. Think I'll try and spread he adventures out form now on. Don't really like the epic postings.
- A
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