I surprised one of my oldest, most creative best freinds Thursday night, turning up at her Art Battle in support. It was one of a series of art battles that run over 12 weeks at The Lofi Collective space in Taylor Square ( a pop up art space), which is an annual event.
The prize titled The Basale Royale, includes artists nominated for their skill in painting, drawing, graffiti and for their capability to come up with a sophisticated standard of work within the three hour time limit. Arriving at the starting time of 6pm is advised as you then see the fabulous progression; on the supplied wooden template from foundation to finished work.
Luschia Porter is an Illustration artist//graphic/object designer, who dreams up these refined images made up of natural repetitions, a complimenting pastel pallete and an iconography authentic to her experience of the world. The work Porter produced in front of a supporting crowd, is a fine representation of the innovative practice and the other-wordly aesthetic she epitomizes. To find more of her charming work at http://luschiaporter.com/
The Dirt was also very performative in his graffiti practice, using an air brush with expressive arm movements. The hybridity of soft black toned portraiture with the bold colouring of the airbrush lines, drips and colour blocking made for a very evocative piece. I got insight to The Dirts other expressive work at http://www.theloop.com.au/thedirt
A very inspiring experience and a nice insight into the practice of artists, that have established a way of working that is unique and well polished.
Cinnamon Girl x
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