DRAW Space is thrilled to present the winner of the inaugural DRAW Space Curators Prize, opening 6-8pm Thursday 30 April - Big / small / Massive / tiny, curated by Lauren MacColl.
Big/small/Massive/tiny stares at the universe and blanks out.
When the line from A to B gets a little murky, these artists wade through the marsh and land on an answer… perhaps it will help if we all hold hands and look at the ants on the ground?
The exhibition explores how the inherent “thingyness” of life weaves the whole universe together. Spurred on from the minute, subtle and microscopic connections into the massively macroscopic infinity of the cosmos, a paper is only a few jumps away from a party cup, a paver, a pencil. A sock is a breath away from a sheep.
Pulling together artists with an expanded understanding of drawing, as line and sculpture run parallel from one another, the artists weave together the scraps of everyday life into the abstract in sculpture-like drawings and drawing-like sculptures.
Curated by Lauren MacColl @bigbirdblog, the recipient of the DRAW Space Curators Prize and featuring the work of artists:
Tom Brand @tomtomtomyomtom
Milla Watts @m_r_c_w
Janet Jiahui Wu @janet.jiahui.wu
Bethany Shanahan @beth__any_s
Sailor Kennard @sailor.kennard
Please join us at the opening 6-8pm Thursday 30 April. The exhibition will run until 5pm Sunday 24 May.
Public Program to come.
All artists currently live, work and make on unceded Gadigal land. This project acknowledges and seeks to honour the Traditional Custodians of the Eora Nation, recognizing their enduring connection to the land, waters, and culture. Free Palestine. From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free.
About the DRAW Space Curators Prize
In collaboration with the University of Sydney and DRAW Space in Newtown, DRAW Space offers an annual prize of $1000 for curators. The successful applicant will curate an artist or artists of their choice in a month-long exhibition at DRAW Space.
This is an opportunity for a student to work in an artist-run space, and curate an exhibition that expands our experience and understanding of contemporary drawing.
In their curatorial brief, students entering the prize responded to the vision statement on the DRAW Space website and reviewed past exhibitions at DRAW Space.
In consultation with a team from DRAW Space and the University of Sydney, the winner refined a curatorial brief, curated and installed an exhibition, facilitated a public program in support of the exhibition, published an exhibition statement and online catalogue, and publicised the exhibition on social media.
The prize offers unique opportunities for the winner including:
Developing an original curatorial concept for an exhibition that can feature emerging and early-career artists of their choice.
Curating an experimental exhibition in a high-traffic, main street location on Enmore Road in Newtown.
Enjoying greater flexibility and creative opportunities than those offered through traditional internships in art institutions.
Offering public engagement opportunities such as artist talks, performances and workshops.
Mentoring from a team of experienced, creative artist/curators/writers/designers at DRAW Space.
Promotion on the DRAW Space website, social media feed and through the DRAW Space mailing list (press release and invitation).
Eligibility
Applicants should be enrolled at the University of Sydney in any of the following Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses: Bachelor of Arts (Art History), Bachelor of Visual Arts, Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Master of Art Curating, Master of Museum and Heritage Studies, Master of Architecture.