Nervous artist puts people on display

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Nervous artist puts people on display

Author / Interviewer

Kaylene Mance

Abstract / Article

Bunbury artist Alexander Hayes is both excited and nervous about his first solo exhibition. Opening at the Bunbury Art Galleries, Western Australia on Sunday his exhibition, Significant Others, is the culmination of a year's work and features nearly 40 pieces in mixed media, including sculptural ceramics, print-making. drawing, painting, and installation work. Mr. Hayes said he wanted to make a statement about the people who had influenced him in life including his family, friends artists, and significant members of the community. The caricature of Bunbury Mayor Ernie Manea is one of the features of the exhibition. "…There are a few profiles of different people who hold the balance of power in different ways whether it be in politics, in or business or socially." Mr Hayes said. "… I'm looking forward to seeing the interaction of people with my work and the way it is received as I've got lot riding on this exhibition”. Mr Hayes said his love of art began when he was seven years old and he plans to draw on his talent and training as a primary school teacher to change the way art is perceived.

Keywords

art, perception, power, politics, people, statement

Publisher

South Western Times - ‘The Weekender’

Publication Date

14th October 1995

Week

2

Page

N/A

Citation

Mance, K., 1995. Nervous artist puts people on display. The Weekender, South Western Times. Bunbury, Western Australia.

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