ART ON THE ROCKS
Australian Art & Design (AAD) Gallery was an artist collective founded in 2015, well known for promoting original and unique works by local Sydney artists. Presently an esteemed commercial gallery as of 2020, AAD Gallery is situated in the same building as Harbour Rocks Hotel. This prestigious building is located at the iconic Nurses Walk at the Rocks, Sydney NSW. The heritage building accommodating the AAD Gallery dates back to 1887, serving as a monument and a symbol of prosperity for the beautiful urban city. The hotel has preserved its original structure and glory whilst providing five-star modern accommodation.
AAD Gallery has organised a suite of interactive art programs in the space situated at iconic and historical precinct of The Rocks as part of the 'ART ON THE ROCKS' project. The main objective of the program was to educate, promote and assist visual and performing artists.
The purpose of these events is to revive and restore the collaborative network of Sydney's artist community and access to promotional platforms and income-generating opportunities. All these events will aim at transferring knowledge of skills and techniques as well as practical business sessions to assist with pricing, promotion and intellectual property.
AAD Gallery has organised a suite of interactive art programs in the space situated at iconic and historical precinct of The Rocks as part of the 'ART ON THE ROCKS' project. The main objective of the program was to educate, promote and assist visual and performing artists.
The purpose of these events is to revive and restore the collaborative network of Sydney's artist community and access to promotional platforms and income-generating opportunities. All these events will aim at transferring knowledge of skills and techniques as well as practical business sessions to assist with pricing, promotion and intellectual property.
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Q&A - Ask the Artist sessions
SHAZIA IMRAN
Marketing and Social media for artists
(Past event)
International award winning artist Shazia Imran is the director of AAD Gallery. With over 23 years digital, marketing and strategic background, Shazia has attained a highly successful career in visual arts.
An accomplished artist and sculptor, Shazia is best known for her expressive mixed media pieces. She has won many national and international awards including Lorenzo il Magnifico Award at the Florence Biennale 2015, Applied Arts Award at the London Biennale 2017, ‘Most Collectible Artist’ Award at Shenzhen City Art Fair, First prize at the 2018 Chianciano Biennale, 2nd prize International Confederation of Art Critics Award 2019 London Biennale and multiple awards in Australia
Her work is sought after internationally and is selling as an investment in Hong Kong and Singapore. Her work hangs in public and private collections in Australia, USA, UK, Hong Kong, Thailand, China and Singapore.
More about Shazia
Marketing and Social media for artists
(Past event)
International award winning artist Shazia Imran is the director of AAD Gallery. With over 23 years digital, marketing and strategic background, Shazia has attained a highly successful career in visual arts.
An accomplished artist and sculptor, Shazia is best known for her expressive mixed media pieces. She has won many national and international awards including Lorenzo il Magnifico Award at the Florence Biennale 2015, Applied Arts Award at the London Biennale 2017, ‘Most Collectible Artist’ Award at Shenzhen City Art Fair, First prize at the 2018 Chianciano Biennale, 2nd prize International Confederation of Art Critics Award 2019 London Biennale and multiple awards in Australia
Her work is sought after internationally and is selling as an investment in Hong Kong and Singapore. Her work hangs in public and private collections in Australia, USA, UK, Hong Kong, Thailand, China and Singapore.
More about Shazia
Image by Greg Weight
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KATHRIN LONGHURST
Figurative realism and portraiture (Past event) A well-respected member of the arts community, Longhurst served as vice president for Portrait Artists Australia and was the founder and director of the innovative Project 504. She completed her 17th solo show in 2020 and has been a finalist in numerous awards including the Archibald Prize, the Doug Moran Portrait Award, the Darling Prize, the Sulman Prize, the Percival Portrait Award, the Mosman Art Prize, the Portia Geach Award, the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Prize and the WA Black Swan Prize. Longhurst’s work is shown in commercial galleries as well as public galleries and institutions such as the National Portrait Gallery Canberra, the Art Gallery of NSW, the European Museum of Modern Art in Barcelona, the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, the S H Ervin Gallery, The Zhou B Art Centre and the Manly Museum and Art Gallery. Her work is collected widely in Australia and internationally. This event offers you the opportunity to learn about her process and inspiration. |
GRAEME STEVENSON OAM
Videos and Youtube for artists
(Past event)
Graeme Stevenson has been a practicing professional artist from over 40 years and have received the OAM for his services to Australian and international arts education. He is a the founder and CEO of a global TV series that has been seen in over 50 countries.
JODY PAWLEY
Sculpture process and technique
(Past event)
Jody Pawley runs a creative art studio in Sydney, Australia where he specialises in bronze sculpture. He is director of Sydney Sculpture School and Artisan Bronze sculpture foundry. Jody has undertaken numerous private and public commissions, including memorials and portrait commissions of political figures and diplomats. This event offers a unique opportunity for participants to learn the process and techniques involved in bronze sculpture.
LARA SCOLARI
How to diversify your arts practice
(Past event)
Lara has developed her own distinct approach to the ‘abstract expressionist’ style where a variety of media, developed experimental techniques and processes are used to create depth through exquisite transparent layers that reveal hidden dioramas. Lara’s coveted artworks explore multilayered organic forms, lines, shapes and composition that create an enlivening space for contemplation and a resting place for thoughts.
Workshops
MIXED MEDIA BASICS
Create your very own mixed media masterpiece!
Includes materials, a drink and nibbles. And a canvas to take home
When: 25 March 2021 (Past event)
Where: AAD Gallery Sydney - B3, 52 Nurses Walk, The Rocks, NSW, 2000
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