Tamborine Mountain State School

Last week I headed to Tamborine Mountain State School to work with the Principal, Mr. Jason Smith. I always enjoy heading back to school and creating murals which both the teachers and students can enjoy. Mr. Smith wanted the murals to present the school motto, add some colour to the school and remind the students it’s cool to go to school!

Update on 2013-11-18 00:47 by sauce

The Cultural Arts mural is my second visit to Tambourine Mountain State School this year and it is always a pleasure to work with such an appreciative client. I first met Mr Smith in Blackhall, where he helped create a positive learning environment for Blackhall State School. Mr Smith and I planned this Cultural Arts mural to represent all the different artistic endeavors the school is involved in. The award winner school choir is even featured in the background. I need to give an extra shout out to the supportive tuck-shop personnel, as they put on a tasty spread for a working lad. 

Update on 2013-12-07 02:14 by sauce

Julia Creek Skatepark

To celebrate this years Youth Week, I packed my bags and headed to Julia Creek, home of an endangered marsupial The Super Dunnart. I was hoping to get away from the rain, which has put a dampener on some of the projects in the pipeline in Brisbane, but no such luck! With some help from the locals I brought the skate park to life on over couple of sunny days after the rain.

 

The Sauce Studio

The Sauce Studio is now up an running! On the 23rd of March this year, my wife and I officially opened The Sauce Studio to a warm reception from family, friends and visitors. We had a great turn-out and it’s good to feel supported by such an appreciable group of people. So a big thanks to all who came.

The studio will allow me to focus my efforts of taking my artwork to the next level. The work I have explored under the banner of Aerograffix has been great, and I have enjoyed meeting all of the kooky characters and completing some excellent murals which will continue, however between projects I want to challenge my own artistic ability. I want to experiment and to harness intrinsically driven concepts while enjoying a creative atmosphere in the studio.

At The Sauce Studio, my wife Ainslie Rose, will take care of the administration and front-of-house. If you’re emailing or calling, it’s probably her you’ll be talking to. We’re also open during the week, as I will have a collection of my fine art available for viewing and purchase, along with some prints, tee-shirts, hoodies, post-cards and mugs (All of this can also be purchased online). Next time you’re heading this way, feel free to drop in.

The Sauce Studio

Shop 4/15 Cnr Proudfoots Ln & Commercial Rd

Murwillumbah

02 6672 1929

Breaking News!

Stop the press! Artist Sauce was been disqualified today from the International Mural Fest Sheffield Tasmania. 

Sauce travelled to Sheffield, Tasmania to compete in the week long competition, however  in a controversial move he has been disqualified from the competition for the use of aerosols. 

He knew that the use of aerosols would be a ‘grey area’ when it came to the competition, however in previous years mixed medium had been acceptable. It also clearly stated in the artist information pack ‘artists supply their own brushes and also any other artistic equipment required for their specific painting technique’. He tried to reason with the event organisers and suggested he be disqualified for his use of aerosol, but be allowed to finish the mural.

The event organisers were adamant he was to be excluded from the competition on all levels and they call police to escort Sauce from the park when he attempted to paint his mural. 

Here at Aerograffix we are flummoxed at the reaction of the event organisers for Mural Fest. Sauce takes all responsibility for the use of aerosols, but… 

This competition is about art. At what point does artistic integrity go out the window in favour of compliance to rules which are made and enforced by people who aren’t artists themselves? This is a real shame as now people are talking about how narrow-minded and boring the competition is, when really it should be a celebration of nine talented artists painting to the best of their ability.

If this event is to be about art and creating the best mural, why does it matter if aerosols are used? It’s still paint. In past years mixed medium had been acceptable with everything from airbrush to ‘posca pens’. The ruling of banning a professional mural artist for painting a wall (Which I’m pretty sure is the point of the whole competition) is ludicrous.

At the end of the day, this is no longer about the art, nor the artistic abilities of the competitors. It’s about conforming and appealing to the sensitivities of the event organisers.

Professional Mural Artist Escorted by Police for Painting a Mural

The miniture Sauce painted as a finalist in the Mural Fest Competition. 

Today at approximately 10:50 am professional mural artist Sauce was escorted by police out of Mural Park for continuing to complete his mural with aerosols. 

Yesterday he was told he could not continue the competition when he began to use aerosols to start his mural. He tried to reason with the competition organisers, stating the use of aerosol is still using paint to apply the mural, and that no fellow competitors had voiced their concerns for his actions.

Sauce says “This competition is not about the art and that’s a shame. I’m happy to be disqualified, but to complete my mural regardless, and not be judged. I traveled from Northern NSW to compete, it feel like a waste not to be able to finish my mural”.

The event organisers have been adamant that Sauce is not to compete as the rules clearly state all artists must use the paint supplied.

 

This story was covered by Arts Hub, The Advocate, ABC, Sydney Morning Herald and the Echonet Daily

Snail Racing Van

It has been all systems go this week. After a mad scramble to get the Opening Night @ The Sauce Studio happening, I was zombiefied. But, there is no rest for the wicked and the next day saw me painting a van for a friend with Mr Fires. 

Shailer Park State School

Lets Play Together! Myself and Mr. Fires were hard at work again on Tuesday with a mural at Shailer Park State Primary School. The Principal at the school wanted a mural which would brighten the space and also remind the children to be inclusive when playing. It’s always a blast to paint at the schools, as the kids always smile and giggle. Hopefully Aerograffix can inspire the next generation of young minds.

Sauce and Mr. Fires 2013

Update on 2013-07-09 03:03 by sauce

The school holidays kept Aerograffix busy with murals on the prep walls.

 

Update on 2013-08-20 22:26 by sauce

It was great to return to Shailer Park State School to complete murals at the Tuck Shop and Multipurpose Hall this week.

Update on 2013-12-07 02:13 by sauce

Update on 2014-03-17 03:09 by sauce

The Sauce Studio Grand Opening

If you haven’t already seen the flyers or received the invite, here is the most exciting news you’ll hear all day. I’m opening my own art studio! It might not sound like much but it is a massive step as a small business owner and as an artist. Aerograffix has been a great adventure, and I intend to continue creating professional murals, but… As an artist I feel the need to grow, change and create more art which is intrinsically motivated. The studio will operate as a retail and visual art studio which will be managed by Communications and Arts Development Manager, Ainslie Rose. If you come and visit, or send an email, it’s probably her you will be talking with. This way, I can focus on my main passion, art. Opening Night is 23rd March 2013 from 4 p.m. at the studio, shop 4/15 cnr Proudfoots Ln and Commercial Rd Murwillumbah NSW. Hope to see you there!

  

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Coolnwynpin State School

This week, many months after I started the mural I finished a 75 metre wall. The long delay was caused by the rain that just wouldn’t go away at the start of the year. As a mural artist, there are a few things which are necessary to complete a wall, and one of those things is sunshine. After Cr. Paul Gleeson painted the wall, it was in desperate need of some colour and I think the koalas, lorikeets, possums and other wildlife should brighten the school and bring some cheer to the students and staff. 

Local Artist Travels to Tasmania to Compete.

Professional mural artist Christian Griffiths has been chosen as one of nine finalists for the the fourth year in a row for the International Mural Fest in Sheffield, Tasmania. 

Christian, who is based in Murwillumbah, will travel to Sheffield for the week long competition for the first week of April and paint a mural based on a short poem titled Wild and Free.

Christian said “I’m stoked to be a finalist again for the festival. After winning it in 2011, I wanted the chance to defend the title. It’s also a great opportunity to meet other artists in the industry. It’s also bittersweet as I have to travel interstate just to get recognition for my art. Murals are often overlooked when it comes to public art.”

The annual competition is now in it’s tenth year and due to its success in attracting tourists to the small rural town of Sheffield, it has been replicated in Jamestown, South Australia. 

 

 Contact Ainslie or Christian for further details.

ainslie.mg@gmail.com

info@aerograffix.com.au 

Update on 2013-02-17 07:15 by sauce

Tweed Valley Weekly, 14/2/13 page 18.