Ze Frog and Toad
September 3, 2010
18-months after his debut art show YES! YES! YES! Thankyou but no! in Brisbane, Nicholas Chalmers is back to gratify his audience, but this time around in the back of a rental truck.
Ze Frog & Toad is the latest brain-child of Chalmers’ projects. Deciding to challenge the conventional gallery space, Chalmers will exhibit his latest works in the back of a modified removal style truck. The exhibition will be showcased in its first location, in association with Citylights Projects, on Friday 3rd of September in Melbourne for one night only, followed by Sydney and Brisbane.
Ze Frog & Toad is a fresh take on the quintessential stark white walls of the modern gallery space. Featuring Chalmers' latest collection of paintings, photographs and prints, Ze Frog and Toad exhibits an array of small artworks for sale. Showcasing ornate, detailed ink work on wood and paper, along with photographs from his worldly travels, Chalmers' portrays his quirky perspective of situations and expectations, illustrating his social views. His didactic yet humorous artwork aims to entertain, provoke and engage his viewers.
Deeply immersed in the Australian lowbrow art subculture, Chalmers' body of work as a professional artist is impressive. Having been involved in numerous group art shows such as I Used to Skate Once, Wax Off, Sizzle and Lovers' Land, Nicholas' intricate work is easily recongnisable amongst the Australian artistic smorgasbord. Working the 9-5 grind as a graphic artist, Chalmers' artistic repertoire is constantly expanding and improving.
Ze Frog and Toad is being showcased in Melbourne on Friday 3rd September from 5.30pm at Citylights Projects on the corner of Rutledge and Hosier Lane, in Sydney on Friday 10th September from 5.30pm on the North end of Marlborough Street, Surry Hills, and in Brisbane on Friday 17th September from 6pm at Nine Lives Gallery.
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