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Artbank is pleased to present

Artist Talk: The Work of Art 

Curated by Sabrina Baker and Anja Loughhead as part of the Artbank Emerging Curator program - The Work of Art brings together a selection of works from the Artbank collection that interrogate our relationship to art and traditional notions of labour. The exhibition holds a mirror to the perceived value of arts practice in contemporary Australian society and fiercely champions its sustained and celebrated place within it.

Join curators Sabrina Baker and Anja Loughhead, and artist Darcey Bella Arnold as they discuss the physical, conceptual, material and emotional exertion tied to creative production and the importance of placing value on the - work of art.  

Event Details

What: Exhibition Public Program.

Artist Talk: The Work of Art 

When: Saturday 22 May 2021

Time: 12pm – 3pm

Program

12-1pm Exhibition viewing

1-2pm Curatorial walk through and discussion featuring, exhibition curators Sabrina Baker, Anja Loughhead along with artist Dacey Bella Arnold

2-3pm Exhibition open

Where: Artbank Melbourne, 18-24 Down Street, Collingwood, VIC

Image: Flys Alone Painting at Artbank Melbourne.

Banner Image: The Work of Art, Artbank Melbourne, 2021, photo by Christian Capurro

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20/20: Shared Visions

40 years of Contemporary Australian Art

Artbank Sydney - 20 November 2020 to 31 March 2021

Digital Catalogue available to download 

Artbank Artist Profile

Jodie Whalen  

Artbank is excited to announce a new acquisition by Sydney based multidisciplinary artist Jodie Whalen. Artbank recently invited Jodie in for a socially distanced chat about the acquisition of her work 'Sky Chamber I' and what it means as to be part of the Artbank Collection. It felt more important than ever to connect with artists inside the Artbank Collection and hear about the artists they admire, that excite them, that make them smile and that drive them to make work. 

"Artbank acquired my work a few months back, in 2020, which I have to say came at an excellent time. Like a lot of people 2020 has thrown a lot of set backs, postponements and cancelations and I found myself really not knowing what was coming next or what was coming up. So to have Artbank purchase this work was a nice grounding experience and it gave me some confidence to keep working."

Jodie Whalen

Working across experimental performance, installation video and photomedia, Whalen's work excavates the everyday, appropriating her own personal history and popular Western culture into symbolically dense immersive environments that encourage inward reflection for viewers. She draws on the concept of ritual as a signifier of the art making process and creates spaces that engage viewers in an all encompassing, multisensory cocoon. 

'Sky Chamber I' was part of a larger installation in the Create NSW Visual Arts Emerging Fellowship at Artspace, Sydney, which incorporated collage, video and aromatic scents to create a space for the contemplation of Love. The work was also selected as a finalist for the Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award 2019. This work will be available through Artbank's leasing program soon!

Thanks Jodie for coming in and sharing your story with us! 

Name: Sonya Smith

Job Title: Administration Assistant

What year did you join the Artbank team: 2019

Describe your role and what you enjoy about working for Artbank: I moved to Sydney from Brisbane with my young family and pregnant at the beginning of 2019. After over five years in legal sector I was ready for a change. I fell in love instantly with the warmth of the office and inspiration the racks of art bring. I am a great admirer of art and architecture and enjoy the creative process.

My role at Artbank is welcoming clients and taking charge of all things administration. I bring a vibrant attitude and happy nature to the front and behind the scenes of Artbank. I enjoy supporting the creatives of the Artbank team; where the office environment is accepting of differing opinions and open for individual interpretations within the pieces of work.

Select an Artwork to represent you: #14506, Tarryn Gill, Family Totem, 2017, foam, nylon, faux fur, sequins, polyester thread, plastic and glass gemstones, glass mirrors, fimo, plastic buttons

Short explanation of your artwork selection: Tarryn Gill’s, Family Totem is an exploration of her family’s ancestry and her identity. However I see it differently, as a support we each give to each other in a family and how reliant we are. It is a balancing act between the heads as with all of the facets of life which we each have to endure. Since becoming a wife and mother, whilst working and studying I have found myself trying to wear many hats all the while balancing a lot of moving parts in my life. All working parents can relate and this piece is a reminder to put yourself at the top of the totem sometimes.