Kaya Sulc Studio Residency
Expressions of Interest NOW OPEN for 2021... find out more here.
15th - 20th Sept.
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Changing Perceptions on Homelessness #Mycommunityismyhome by Claire Letitia Reynolds
This exhibition is about strength and resilience, community, and hope. It is one result from a group of people and organisations that has met once a month for the past two years to make a plan to assist people experiencing homelessness in Nambour and the Sunshine Coast. The aim is to challenge and change current perceptions and associated stigma surrounding homelessness. The daily struggle for survival here is real- each day brings monumental challenges, things that you and I take for granted on a daily basis. The more I delved into this project, the more I began to see the “hidden homeless” people sleeping in cars, on living room floors, couch surfing, under bridges. Young, old, men, woman and childrenthere is no discrimination in homelessness.
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PREVIOUSLY in the studio...
Assembly - A solo exhibition by Meaghan Shelton
18th Aug. - 13th Sept.
Meaghan Shelton _ W-O-M-A-N_Assemblage, found objects
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Meaghan Shelton _ Just So_Acrylic on canvas
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Meaghan Shelton _ Transition_Assemblage, found objects
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For the artist under Covid there’s been a sense of ‘school’s out’. Projects have been put on hold, postponed or cancelled. There’s been a flailing or tailspin and necessity has been the mother of invention for many.
A remodelling; reconstruction of self, a gathering of sticks has been called for and these works are purely just that. Made with found objects serendipitously found in an opportunity shop, some kindly donated by friends, Meaghan Shelton’s new body of work Assembly speaks to reckonings. She has gone back to basics, square one with children’s toy building blocks, like Michael Finnegan, to begin again.
Shelton takes her cue from the Russian Constructivists utilizing text, form and colour, as design basics for an industrial approach to her miniature assemblage works created in lockdown.
"Meaghan Shelton, like Albert Camus in his novel The Plague, asks us to ‘picture the consternation of our little town, hitherto so tranquil, and now, out of the blue, shaken to its core."from the Assembly essay written by M. J. Clark for this body of work.
Read the full essay by M.J. Clark here
View Meaghan's work on our mezzanine until 13th Sept.
A remodelling; reconstruction of self, a gathering of sticks has been called for and these works are purely just that. Made with found objects serendipitously found in an opportunity shop, some kindly donated by friends, Meaghan Shelton’s new body of work Assembly speaks to reckonings. She has gone back to basics, square one with children’s toy building blocks, like Michael Finnegan, to begin again.
Shelton takes her cue from the Russian Constructivists utilizing text, form and colour, as design basics for an industrial approach to her miniature assemblage works created in lockdown.
"Meaghan Shelton, like Albert Camus in his novel The Plague, asks us to ‘picture the consternation of our little town, hitherto so tranquil, and now, out of the blue, shaken to its core."from the Assembly essay written by M. J. Clark for this body of work.
Read the full essay by M.J. Clark here
View Meaghan's work on our mezzanine until 13th Sept.
Ruth Horton 11th - 16th August
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Ruth will create Large scale drawings of Noosa and Surrounds- using charcoal, conte crayon, pencil, water colour and collage on large paper rolls. The aim is to create works akin to wall hangings or textiles. |
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Jude Tulloch 20th July - 9th August
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Jude will be exploring novel ways of memorial making. Photographs, the traditional way of remembering will be a key part of the project, but used in non-traditional ways. She is interested in the transitions currently taking place in laying down visual memories for future generations. How, for example, has digital photography changed the way in which we capture the moments by which we visually record and remember our families? The project implicitly asks questions about who are the keepers of family history, what methods they employ, and how does that influence the remembering. |
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Playing With Possibilities FEB / MAR 2020
Aimee Stayner & Kathryn Shewring
Aimee Stanyer (Social Worker/Artist) and Kathryn Shewring (Community Co-ordinator/Teacher/Artist) had a chance conversation about art and journaling and discovered a mutual passion for combining words and art and the opportunities this provides for self-expression.
Since then they have been engaged in facilitating creative art journaling workshops under the name of 'Playing with Possibilities'. Whether in a shed, on the back of a veranda, in a studio or in a Sunshine Coast gallery space, they have brought together women of all ages to play, to explore aspects of their lives through self-expression and creativity.
Drop in Sessions on Saturday 29 Feb and Saturday 7th Mar, 10.30 - 12.30.only $10.
Aimee Stayner & Kathryn Shewring
Aimee Stanyer (Social Worker/Artist) and Kathryn Shewring (Community Co-ordinator/Teacher/Artist) had a chance conversation about art and journaling and discovered a mutual passion for combining words and art and the opportunities this provides for self-expression.
Since then they have been engaged in facilitating creative art journaling workshops under the name of 'Playing with Possibilities'. Whether in a shed, on the back of a veranda, in a studio or in a Sunshine Coast gallery space, they have brought together women of all ages to play, to explore aspects of their lives through self-expression and creativity.
Drop in Sessions on Saturday 29 Feb and Saturday 7th Mar, 10.30 - 12.30.only $10.
40 UNDER 40 ARTISTS JAN/FEB 2020
Continuing the contemporary flair on from the opening event, a selection of 40 Under 40 exhibiting artists join us in the Kaya Sulc Studio Residency space during the exhibition. Come and visit them and see behind the scenes of these established and upcoming Sunshine Coast artists.
Continuing the contemporary flair on from the opening event, a selection of 40 Under 40 exhibiting artists join us in the Kaya Sulc Studio Residency space during the exhibition. Come and visit them and see behind the scenes of these established and upcoming Sunshine Coast artists.
Dr Tanya Scharaschkin SEPT 25 - OCT 15 2019
Tanya Scharaschkin is a freelance botanist and artist based in Tasmania. She was a full-time academic involved in research and teaching in Queensland until mid 2017. Her research and teaching focuses on the structure and evolutionary history of plants. Tanya’s artwork reflects her artistic and scientific interest in natural history. She uses images of her artwork, plant cells and Australian flora, fauna and landscapes to create unique and unusual designs.
Tanya Scharaschkin is a freelance botanist and artist based in Tasmania. She was a full-time academic involved in research and teaching in Queensland until mid 2017. Her research and teaching focuses on the structure and evolutionary history of plants. Tanya’s artwork reflects her artistic and scientific interest in natural history. She uses images of her artwork, plant cells and Australian flora, fauna and landscapes to create unique and unusual designs.
Simone Eisler SEPT 15 - 24, 2019
Simone Eisler is a Brisbane and Sunshine Coast based artist whose work is focused on space, time, form and structure. She has a diverse practice ranging from small-scale sculptures to performative photographs and large-scale installations. Her practice investigates concepts of physical transformation, species evolution and biodiversity within the overarching notion of a changing technological and natural world. Simone is well known for her wide range of public art works and she has exhibited widely
throughout Australia and internationally. Simone has extensive experience in running workshops.
UPCOMING Doll Transformation Masterclass
Sunday September 22, 10am - 3pm
Book here...
Simone Eisler is a Brisbane and Sunshine Coast based artist whose work is focused on space, time, form and structure. She has a diverse practice ranging from small-scale sculptures to performative photographs and large-scale installations. Her practice investigates concepts of physical transformation, species evolution and biodiversity within the overarching notion of a changing technological and natural world. Simone is well known for her wide range of public art works and she has exhibited widely
throughout Australia and internationally. Simone has extensive experience in running workshops.
UPCOMING Doll Transformation Masterclass
Sunday September 22, 10am - 3pm
Book here...
SeedART LAB
Sophie MUNNS JULY 24 - AUG 15, 2019
Brisbane seed artist Sophie MUNNS opens her residency with us on Friday, July 26 with an exhibition of her collected studio works.
A fine art graduate, Sophie has works held in international galleries and collections as a seed specialist, worldwide. Her passion and knowledge for seeds continues to see her travelling and connecting with communities all over the world.
Sophie’s undertaken Artist Residencies at places like PLANTBANK at the Australian Botanic Gardens; Kew Gardens Millennium Seedbank in West Sussex, UK; The Institute for Molecular Bio-science at Queensland University in Brisbane; and the Cairns Botanic Gardens.
COME and meet Sophie during SeedDRAW Saturday, drop in anytime from 11am , $10 gives you a seat at the Seed table and access to ink, paper, Sophie and her amazing seed collection. Cash only.
Sophie's masterclass is booked out for SUN. August 11, but you can jump on the wait list for a return masterclass in the new year, here.
Sophie's also got works available for purchase, ranging in price from $40 to large framed originals in the $1500-range.
Sophie MUNNS JULY 24 - AUG 15, 2019
Brisbane seed artist Sophie MUNNS opens her residency with us on Friday, July 26 with an exhibition of her collected studio works.
A fine art graduate, Sophie has works held in international galleries and collections as a seed specialist, worldwide. Her passion and knowledge for seeds continues to see her travelling and connecting with communities all over the world.
Sophie’s undertaken Artist Residencies at places like PLANTBANK at the Australian Botanic Gardens; Kew Gardens Millennium Seedbank in West Sussex, UK; The Institute for Molecular Bio-science at Queensland University in Brisbane; and the Cairns Botanic Gardens.
COME and meet Sophie during SeedDRAW Saturday, drop in anytime from 11am , $10 gives you a seat at the Seed table and access to ink, paper, Sophie and her amazing seed collection. Cash only.
Sophie's masterclass is booked out for SUN. August 11, but you can jump on the wait list for a return masterclass in the new year, here.
Sophie's also got works available for purchase, ranging in price from $40 to large framed originals in the $1500-range.
July 01 - 26, 2019
UNLOCKED: behind the door.
JULY 16 - 21, 2019
FOUR LGBTI artists share their stories of living through the changing cultural attitudes since the ‘70s.
A final outcome for an 8-week story-crafting project with LGBTI elders led by Peripheral Arts ( in partnership with LGBTI CAN), 'UNLOCKED" is a week-long exhibition of works created over the course of a 3-weeks residency onsite.
Using a multi-modal approach to creative expression, the exhibition week + closing party is an invitation towards building a more respectful and inclusive community for all.
JULY 16 - 21, 2019
FOUR LGBTI artists share their stories of living through the changing cultural attitudes since the ‘70s.
A final outcome for an 8-week story-crafting project with LGBTI elders led by Peripheral Arts ( in partnership with LGBTI CAN), 'UNLOCKED" is a week-long exhibition of works created over the course of a 3-weeks residency onsite.
Using a multi-modal approach to creative expression, the exhibition week + closing party is an invitation towards building a more respectful and inclusive community for all.
PREVIOUSLY
MAY - JUNE 2019
PINCH
Cherry Logar JUNE 22 - 24, 2019
TWO-day pop up exhibition of works made onsite over 3-weeks, ‘PINCH’ is an invitation to consider the role 'touch' and sensuality have in our experienced humanity.
Artist Cherry Logar juxtaposes these 'adult themes' with her childlike material choices.
'PINCH' is an invitation to reconsider taboos around touch and solo-sensuality.
"While there is no substitute for the soothing power of a hug or a caress, touch and different textures can soothe the spirit or ignite the imagination, " Logar said.
'PINCH" shows how children’s modern obsession toys like Squishies, Slime and Orbeez, that are aggressively cute and highly tactile - offer satisfaction and stimulation with each squeeze.
With these, Logar offers an experience of solo-sensuality in 'PINCH'.
Her choice of these highly tactile materials simulate, perhaps, the touch of another person.
Using various sculptural processes and material recipes, these works are made in the spirit of those children’s toys, but with a sensual, erotic intention.
They invite you to consider solo-pleasure as something of value that can also offer that sense of existential significance.
Cherry Logar JUNE 22 - 24, 2019
TWO-day pop up exhibition of works made onsite over 3-weeks, ‘PINCH’ is an invitation to consider the role 'touch' and sensuality have in our experienced humanity.
Artist Cherry Logar juxtaposes these 'adult themes' with her childlike material choices.
'PINCH' is an invitation to reconsider taboos around touch and solo-sensuality.
"While there is no substitute for the soothing power of a hug or a caress, touch and different textures can soothe the spirit or ignite the imagination, " Logar said.
'PINCH" shows how children’s modern obsession toys like Squishies, Slime and Orbeez, that are aggressively cute and highly tactile - offer satisfaction and stimulation with each squeeze.
With these, Logar offers an experience of solo-sensuality in 'PINCH'.
Her choice of these highly tactile materials simulate, perhaps, the touch of another person.
Using various sculptural processes and material recipes, these works are made in the spirit of those children’s toys, but with a sensual, erotic intention.
They invite you to consider solo-pleasure as something of value that can also offer that sense of existential significance.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
CHERRY LOGAR
Pushing the boundaries of societal norms and taboos, feeling comfortable where others are not and imagining future technologies that have endless outcomes are recurring themes in my practice.
Since my adolescent years, I have loved reading and watching films that delve into the possibilities of the future.
Cherry is completing BA Visual Arts through the University of Canberra, majoring in Sculpture. She’s previously exhibited across the Sunshine Coast, in Sydney and was named ‘Most Outstanding Student’ while studying a Diploma of Visual Arts, at Nepean Arts + Design Centre (2016).
@cherryaplombpie
SPECIAL THANKS to sculptor PHIL WILLY for his role as unofficial mentor during this residency.
The Hinterland sculptor generously shared technical skills and material knowledge. Find more of his work, here.
The Hinterland sculptor generously shared technical skills and material knowledge. Find more of his work, here.
JAN - APR 2019
- IMMERSE YOURSELF -
Netty Pukall + Wrenna Hubbard JAN 17 - APRIL 04
'Immerse Yourself' is two artists diving into their practice over six weeks in the studio, for an 4-week exhibition.
Netty Pukall's travels through Outback Australia inspired an exploration of space, place, empty landscapes and our use/ sense of ownership over them. She began her enquiries with abstract renditions of landscapes she experienced. Then she invited models in to become the canvas, and juxtaposed the two pieces in digital photographs.
While movement artist and water lover, Wrenna Hubbard shifted her attention to our region's waterbodies with ceramic works, paintings and 'headpieces'. With intentions of conservation and inviting fresh perspectives on the role these lakes and dams have in the day-to-day. Wrenna's work nods towards future wearable art explorations.
@feathersandeggshells
@nettypukall
Netty Pukall + Wrenna Hubbard JAN 17 - APRIL 04
'Immerse Yourself' is two artists diving into their practice over six weeks in the studio, for an 4-week exhibition.
Netty Pukall's travels through Outback Australia inspired an exploration of space, place, empty landscapes and our use/ sense of ownership over them. She began her enquiries with abstract renditions of landscapes she experienced. Then she invited models in to become the canvas, and juxtaposed the two pieces in digital photographs.
While movement artist and water lover, Wrenna Hubbard shifted her attention to our region's waterbodies with ceramic works, paintings and 'headpieces'. With intentions of conservation and inviting fresh perspectives on the role these lakes and dams have in the day-to-day. Wrenna's work nods towards future wearable art explorations.
@feathersandeggshells
@nettypukall
Debut resident: 2018
- FLOW -
Doug Walker
NOV 30 - JAN 15
EXPERIENCE the first solo exhibition for debut Kaya Sulc Studio Resident, Doug Walker.
- FLOW - was the culmination of Doug Walker's three-month residency onsite at BFAC during 2018.
His first solo exhibition and our debut resident, '-FLOW -' invited us in on liquid colour; expressions of freedom and restriction; light and dark. This exhibition really highlighted the artists' explorations of contrast, in his practice.
'-FLOW-" was push and pull between the light and the dark; liquid sheer and rough texture; freedom and expectation.
A self-taught artist inspired towards colour and creation during his career as a house-painter, Doug began imagining brilliant coloured works on all the white walls he was painting. Dreaming of colour: dreaming of freedom.
Often times surpassing the confines of the frame, Doug's work oozes outside the box.
His techniques for sensuous illumination are all the more striking for the contrasting underlayers, resting just below the surface.
It was on show from November 30, 2018 - January 15, 2019.
