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Post by sleepboy on Jan 17, 2009 15:23:47 GMT -8
Looks to be only one original and the rest prints... But, there will be a larger show there in 2010. Here's a look at the original in progress.  The image file is called tsubasa which means "wing" i think but that might not be the name of the painting. |
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Post by juggernut3 on Jan 18, 2009 10:19:17 GMT -8
OMG... That's amazing...
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Post by ally on Jan 18, 2009 13:37:43 GMT -8
i love the eyes on this piece... stunning
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Post by devours on Jan 18, 2009 13:51:05 GMT -8
The eyes are a lot more rounded and open than her normal faces. Her lips seems to be fuller as well. Beautiful.
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Post by marcusslo on Jan 19, 2009 12:42:32 GMT -8
i love it
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Post by sleepboy on Jan 21, 2009 6:37:23 GMT -8
The eyes are a lot more rounded and open than her normal faces. Her lips seems to be fuller as well. Beautiful. Hm... someone mentioned that that too but said it made the girl look more asian? |
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Post by rhinomilk on Jan 21, 2009 7:45:56 GMT -8
maybe it will grow on me... but my first reaction is, i'm not a huge fan in the change of the face (maybe because it's different)
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Post by ill on Jan 21, 2009 13:27:17 GMT -8
I love it too, and it doesn't even appear to be finished yet. |
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Post by StephenW on Jan 21, 2009 13:51:38 GMT -8
Big eyes - Check
Full lips - Check
I like.
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Post by virtu on Jan 28, 2009 20:03:58 GMT -8
Update from Outre below.The exhibition opens on Friday 13 February 2009 at Outré Gallery in Melbourne (no showing in Sydney - sorry). Because we have so many keen collectors on this list, we want to explain the process to you as clearly as possible to try to avoid disappointment or confusion, so please read this with care if you are keen to buy or attend the show. We are aiming to cover all possible FAQs here and on the dedicated page we've set up: www.outregallery.com/browse.aspx?Category=188. This Waiting List is intended for people who are interested in buying work. COMING TO THE OPENING If you joined this list because you wanted to come to the exhibition opening - you will need to RSVP to be on the door list to be admitted to the opening on 13 February (from 6pm). To RSVP, please follow via here: www.outregallery.com/browse.aspx?Category=165COMING TO THE EXHIBITION If you can not make the opening - and would just like to attend the exhibition - you can visit anytime between 14th-28th February. There is no cost and our opening hours are here: www.outregallery.com/browse.aspx?Category=17WHAT'S FOR SALE? We will have a range of rare, Artist Proof prints* by Audrey (mostly just one of each), an exclusive release of a brand new print (limited to 200) and one original artwork. INTERESTED IN BUYING THE ORIGINAL PAINTING? The original artwork is an amazing example of Audrey's work and style. The piece looks like being approx AU$16,500 (excluding delivery) If you would like to express interest in buying this - please email us with "AUDREY KAWASAKI ORIGINAL" in the subject heading and we will be in touch. INTERESTED IN BUYING AN ARTIST PROOF PRINT? We have a range of Artist Proof prints* which will be sold FRAMED ONLY. As such we are unable to sell these outside of Australia. We are sorry that we are unable to enter into negotiations to quote for international delivery. We will be emailing people on the Waiting List with a list of the Artist Proof works prior to the opening with images and prices. We will be emailing people in groups in a staggered manner according to where you are on the Waiting List. We do suggest that if you are interested that you act quickly. If you would like an Artist Proof print - please wait for the email with the due information. Any Artist Proof works remaining unsold as of the 13th will be made available at the opening. * What is an Artist Proof? see here: www.outregallery.com/browse.aspx?Category=37INTERESTED IN BUYING A NEW RELEASE LIMITED EDITION PRINT? We will have 200 of the new giclee print available. We have not yet released an image of this. Size is approx 43cm x 58cm (overall framed size larger) Price will be approx AU$500 framed. We will be emailing people in groups in a staggered manner according to where you are on the Waiting List with an option to buy. We will (or course) show you an image at this stage. We do suggest that if you are interested that you act quickly. The first release of prints will be FRAMED ONLY for AUSTRALIAN collectors. We will quote for you delivery to interstate (AU) areas. All Sydney orders will be sent to our Darlinghurst gallery in one lot at no extra charge. You will be then able to collect from Darlinghurst. Your patience with the delivery time is appreciated. We will be holding a limited number for sale to people attending the opening - once again - framed. We will not be releasing unframed prints until after the opening - and this is pending availability. If framed prints sell out the edition, no unframed prints will be released. We will do a general email to let people know if and when unframed editions are released. We hope you appreciate our attempt to operate the sales options as fairly as possible. FAQs We have set up a FAQ page for this exhibition which will be regularly updated over the next couple of weeks: www.outregallery.com/browse.aspx?Category=188So please cross check here before emailing with questions. Thank you for your patience and understanding - we are really excited and proud to be hosting this show and hope you enjoy it. cheers Gemma, Martin and the Outré Crew -- Outre Gallery and Publishing MELBOURNE: 249 Elizabeth Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia Tel: +61 (0)3 9642 5455 Fax:+61 (0)3 9642 0284 Open 7 days SYDNEY: 13a Burton Street Darlinghurst NSW 2010 Australia Tel: +61 (0)2 9332 2776 Open Wednesday - Sunday Postal Address: GPO Box 5442cc Melbourne, Victoria 3001 Australia info@outregallery.com www.outregallery.com
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Post by rhinomilk on Feb 5, 2009 11:36:59 GMT -8
maybe it will grow on me... but my first reaction is, i'm not a huge fan in the change of the face (maybe because it's different) i take it back. i'm thinking it will be one of her finer pieces  |
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Post by sleepboy on Feb 5, 2009 14:56:31 GMT -8
maybe it will grow on me... but my first reaction is, i'm not a huge fan in the change of the face (maybe because it's different) i take it back. i'm thinking it will be one of her finer pieces haha, cheater, you probably saw the completed image. |
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Post by rhinomilk on Feb 5, 2009 15:39:42 GMT -8
no. just a sudden change of heart  |
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Post by sleepboy on Feb 13, 2009 9:02:21 GMT -8
Now that show has opened. I guess it's time to post up the full image.  |
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Post by virtu on Feb 15, 2009 7:33:37 GMT -8
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Post by ill on Feb 15, 2009 8:19:44 GMT -8
I LOVE the painting, but that frame just looks bad to me.
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Post by Bytor on Feb 15, 2009 10:55:31 GMT -8
I really like most of audrey's work, but for some reason this peices doesn't do it for me, for me the missing nipples looks strange and something about the way the doves are positioned it makes her look like she is missing arms. But the face is great and the other things might just be me.
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Post by sleepboy on Feb 15, 2009 12:01:51 GMT -8
I like how the brids mirror what's in her hair.
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Post by commandax on Feb 15, 2009 15:37:48 GMT -8
Audrey's figures are often depicted without arms and nipples (which brings to mind classical sculptures like the Venus de Milo), and frequently feature the distortion of other anatomical features, as well. I'm sure that aspect of her work is quite deliberate, and is intended as part of the emotional symbolism of the painting. In interviews, she often speaks of how her work expresses her inhibitions and insecurities. After all, one would assume that Audrey intends to paint more than a pretty girl and some pretty birds in an attractive composition. It's not a floral arrangement.
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Post by steveinca on Feb 15, 2009 21:28:18 GMT -8
Audrey's figures are often depicted without arms and nipples (which brings to mind classical sculptures like the Venus de Milo), and frequently feature the distortion of other anatomical features, as well. I'm sure that aspect of her work is quite deliberate, and is intended as part of the emotional symbolism of the painting. In interviews, she often speaks of how her work expresses her inhibitions and insecurities. After all, one would assume that Audrey intends to paint more than a pretty girl and some pretty birds in an attractive composition. It's not a floral arrangement. You think she plans on changing her style sometime soon? I'd really like to see painters such as her, Luke, Travis and many others switch things up and show us something new. I'm a fan of their work and i'd love to see something different from them. I've always said that a great idea for a show would be to have artists incorporate other artists' styles and characters into one of their pieces. Not sure if artists would be open to that idea, but it would be a fun show nonetheless. |
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Post by entropy on Feb 15, 2009 21:44:59 GMT -8
After all, one would assume that Audrey intends to paint more than a pretty girl and some pretty birds in an attractive composition. It's not a floral arrangement. I'd like to think her intentions transcend that too... but her recent work doesn't seem to indicate anything beyond the prettiness of a "floral arrangement" as you so aptly put it. Don't get me wrong, I think it is beautiful. But I'm starting to think, oh there's a new Audrey piece...and it's the same as last month's piece: Seen one, I've seen 'em all. As if she's settled into a formula or basic pattern... (For a more eloquent way of stating my point, see the brilliant new personal piece from Luke Cheuh where he's shackled to the bear head) Based on her past erotically charged work, which is what I like best from Audrey, I have always considered her to be one of the bravest artists in this entire scene. In fact, I've used the term heroic to describe her and her work before. It was as if she was internally wrestling or coming to terms with a lot of this subject matter and laid it out bare for the world to see. It was a little dangerous; it was intensely personal. I don't have a problem with the Barbie doll or mannequin type breasts, yes, she's done that before, but the cynical part of me thinks she's maybe subconsciously making her work a little more palatable for her friends, family, and ever increasing mainstream fanbase. That's not a cool thing to suggest, and it's unlikely. I'm just saying, a part of me thinks it. |
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Post by ill on Feb 15, 2009 23:13:20 GMT -8
Now these are the types of posts that I enjoy reading. I definitely fully understand the Kawasaki "formula" as you say, but I'm inclined to think that this piece in particular has a lot more going on in it than that. I'm not sure what precisely it might be, and perhaps I'm just a loony babbling nonsense, but perhaps it has something to do with a search for identity which the faceless doves symbolizing a lack thereof... could also explain the lack of nipples along those lines in the sense that is this girl real or just a doll of some sort. The doves as a symbol of peace could also be meant to emphasize some amount of unrest, further exemplified by the fact that they appear to be poised in stances that seem rather aggressive to me, or if not aggressive at least not something decidedly opposite from the typical serene and majestic.
You mentioned that recent Cheuh piece, and for some reason this Kawasaki almost gives me the same vibe... it's just less overt. Whether the intent or nor (and my vote is for not), the little whispy strands almost invoke a marionette type feeling for me, as though everything is tethered, perhaps controlled by some greater force. Basically, she's tied to a certain way of doing things, but can't make peace with it.
As far as the title is concerned, I don't think that in particular gives much insight into the piece itself (Audrey's rarely do), but something in my gut tells me there's more to it than the literal interpretation.
Again, maybe I'm just spouting nonsense here, but I wouldn't be surprised to see her shake things up for her Levine show, and that this ends up being her transition piece into something new, adding a bit more titular significance.
Regardless, I adore this particular work. It is among my favorite of Audrey's pieces ever, and in the end that's what really matters about any piece of art is the emotions it evokes in the viewer.
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Post by Jon Liu on Feb 16, 2009 4:49:45 GMT -8
Yes...... her work was the first to make me "feel" enough to pursue in collecting prints/ogs. Thus many adventures followed in talking to other fans/collectors. But they always conjured interesting discussions, and for art to do that is truly something special. Like Ill suggested on the above post, my deciphering of the headless doves is that they represent all the onlookers so fascinated by her 'girls', and how they surround her yet they remain....headless(faceless, a bit malicious, or suggesting that this whole fame situation is just plain surreal, abnormal, weird?) Or maybe she just pulled some random words from a hat and came up with Strings, Doves, Headless. And here we are communicating through imagery. Gosh, those eyes......There seems to be a mix of "i'm sad" "but i'm ok" "i'm in love" thats timeless in the girl's eyes... It reminds me of a look someone gave me that was going through some hard, sorrowful times..... One things for sure is the original probably looks 20x better in person than these pictures. And the more i look at those flickr upclose shots, the more i am taken aback. aback. aback. aaSwooned. www.flickr.com/photos/dogmatic/3276567292/ |
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