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Australian Contemporary

Cammy Yiu

Gaffer Studio Glass

Until May 20

In its first exhibition of fine arts, Gaffer Studio Glass broadens its purview with Australian Contemporary, which opened last week at the Rotunda in Exchange Square and continues at its gallery in Aberdeen until May 20.

Gaffer director Julie Lambe delved into her Australian roots and relied on her own artistic instincts to curate an exhibition that includes paintings, mixed-media and sculptures by artists who are based in Australia.

'My taste in art is quite diverse. I collect both Australian configurative and abstract works. For this show, I chose artists and their works that I personally like. My objective with Australian Contemporary is to show that Australian art is high quality and diverse.'

Thirty works by eight artists from various ethnic backgrounds are included in the show. All immigrants or children of immigrants, they reflect their cultural heritage and personal histories in their art.

'Many people may have a perception that Australian art is aboriginal art,' says Lambe. 'In this show I hope the public will see that Australian art and artists can come from a mix of different nationalities.'

Works of Chinese and Russian born artists are displayed alongside those of native-born Australians. Shanghai-born immigrant Lou Xiang vividly heralds his oriental roots with bold red canvases from his Tai Chi series.

Sculptor Rae Bolotin creates brushed and polished stainless steel sculptures of apple peels (above) based on memories of her childhood in Russia. Australian born Nick Morris' work is reminiscent of Australia's pop and surfing culture. Eva Cockova's paintings are spiritual and inspired by nature.

Renowned landscape painter Brendon Mogg selected five canvases for the first show of his works in Hong Kong.

'The inspirations for my [paintings] are the colours and the contrast of Sydney and its surroundings. The changes in the climate, when autumn turns to winter, are very colourful. I take quick sketches and quick snaps and then bring these back to my studio. I put these memories and emotions into my paintings' says Mogg.

6-8 17/F Hing Wai Centre, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2521 1770

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