Rushed Exhibitions

A few pieces for a recent group show that opened last night. Felt it was a little rushed and the ideas weren't anything new I'd done but they turned out alright.

Vintage Postcards

I'm starting to get a nice collection of old postcards....These ones came from an antique store in Bangalow NSW

NO FIN SOUP PHOTOS 2

Over 200 showed up for the opening night to my second solo show in Sydney. Some good funds were raised for Multiple Sclerosis Australia and the drinks and music flowed till there was no more. Special thanks to Ed & Mark from China Heights,Luke Aloyisus Gallen & Crew for an awesome set, Trent Whitehead, Beastman & Shaun Freeman for helping paint waves till 2:30am Friday morning and all the people for turning up.

NO FIN SOUP PHOTOS 1

EXHIBITION TOMORROW NIGHT AT CHINA HEIGHTS

Will be posting progress shots from China Heights tomorrow before the exhibition starts. Crown Street Sydney - CHINA HEIGHTS 6-9pm. Drinks Provided and Music by Aloyisus.
METAL SIGNAGE, SHAPED & PAINTED ALAIS, RECYCLED WOODS & LINO PRINTS

NO FIN SOUP EXHIBITION

Hope to see you there for my 2nd solo art exhibition. Aloyisus from Nathan Oldfields great surf film 'Seaworthy' will also be doing his jazz thing to the crowd so it should be a good night. Supporting MS & creating awareness of the fucked up process of shark finning! JUST DON'T EAT IT!

Great Ocean Rd Studio

Moved to Torquay, set up a studio and busy working towards my next solo exhibition. 5 minutes to Bells - Stoked!

Random Signage

Been sourcing some materials for a solo show lately and came across some nice old signs.

Bistro Point

Rad loggin waves to be had at Bistro Point Victoria this weekend. Swell and variety everywhere. Photos Heywood

No Fin Soup

The second lino print in a series I'm doing for my next solo exhibition called "NO FIN SOUP"at China Heights Dalinghurst Sydney on the 30th October 2009 6pm. Flyer and more details to follow next month.

The Wall at Nirvana Surfboards

This would have have to be the most iconic piece of surf related art from the Central Coast of NSW "The NIRVANA SURFBOARD FACTORY Wall". As a kid in the 80's, I remember going past the factory with my dad in the car and being blown away by the impact, detail, content and colour of this work. Unfortunately, this has been painted over for whatever reason but the memory lives on. Check out the Nirvana website http://www.nirvanasurfboards.com/ and go to the history section for a collection of memorable photos from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Bill Cillia is a legend on the coast who shaped for guys like Ross Clarke Jones, Sanga, Shane Powell, Glen Winton, Sam Chell, Dave Nielson, Adrian "Ace Buchan" and many many more.

Extended Family Show

Here are 4 pieces of myn from this great little group show currently at Corduroy in Portland Maine U.S. Check out there website on the links for info on sales etc. There's some beautiful prints and originals from artists Liz Cockrum, Keiron Lewis and Jamie Watson on sale too.

Exhibition at Corduroy

I have some new works on display this Friday at Corduroy alongside Liz Cockrum, Keiron Lewis & Jamie Watson. It's an impressive looking store and hope to get over there in the near future. All my works are well priced which includes a vintage wooden suitcase.

M.N.C Feature Wall

You may pass this around the Mid North Coast of NSW.

Adrian Knott 12x12

Mattson Benefit Night

Never met these talented cats before but I was happy to donate one of my lino prints for this benefit night. Great artists on the bill helping out for a great cause. Speaking of supportage, I will be donating a a chunk of my earnings at my next solo exhibition I'm having in October to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. This disease took the life of my dad in 2004 so I'd be stoked if you bought anything from this night in Sydney.

12x12 Cluster

Great exhibition last week and sold half before Melbourne. I know the cluster formation has been done to death before but I was kinda stumped with setting up these 12 works in a uniform setup. Besides, the random formation works well when you have 12 very different pieces.

Nipple Bra

Exhibition Tonight

Just a reminder if your round in Sydney, drop by the Ambush Gallery for the 12 x 12 Exhibition. Adrian Knott, Myself & Ten others have 12 works each for sale. Lets Party!

Easter Loggin

Had a great run of swell round Easter this year. Shaun Freeman took this shot of me at an uncrowded point near Seals Rocks. Heydon Bunting (pictured standing on the reef) and myself were going wave for wave. The photos were a gift which was nicely framed with balsa!

Kraken Revisited

Acrylic & Ink on Wooden Box. The original piece was done by Bob Eggleton a long time ago and I loved it so much, I re-created it. If you see the original you might say ripoff but hey...I loved the concept of the giant squids arms drawing the boat down to the depths.

The Early in Colour

The newspaper clippings came from a 1964 Sydney Morning Herald a friend gave to me. There was an advertisement for vacant land at a beach near my home town of Wamberal - Avoca Beach. Through the development and progress of the area, some things still remain "SURFING" The guy on the bike riding to the beach represents all things pure like the sport we love and the community spirit so I placed him riding over the advertising.

The Moonwalk

Hooked on space exploration at the moment and the idea of surfing in another dimension.

Here's Ya 80's

Some shots from my 1st solo exhibition around 07/08. A tribute to 80's surf/skate graphics and advertising. I recreated my childhood bedroom with mannequin and tribute poster wall and had a huge selection of 80's candy for everyone. My style back then was similar today but I thought this would be a fun way to show the crowd my early influences as an artist.

Luke Taaffe Solo Exhibition

Stoked to have locked a date in for my 2nd solo exhibition in Sydney at China Heights for Friday 3oth October 2009 6pm. New Location, New Art & New Installation. Good mate and incredible musician Luke Aloyisus Gallen who's music graced Nathan Oldfields recent Surf Film "Seaworthy" will also be playing to the crowd. All nighters for me!