Catalyst
Catalyst
26 March - 06 April 2025
G3
Opening Night
Friday 28 March | 6 - 8 pm
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Red Gallery' presents CATALYST, a group exhibition celebrating cats through art. Showcasing 12 Melbourne/Naarm artists across painting, drawing, digital art, sculpture and photography. From whimsical to thought-provoking, CATALYST offers fresh perspectives on the allure of cats, inviting both enthusiasts and newcomers to experience the playful, introspective, and abstract connections between artists and feline muses.
Artist Group Exhibition
Alan Hammond, Andy Li, Brett Walker, Daniel Mayfield-Smith, Ian James Scott, JC Harris, Jean-Luc Syndikas, Johan Ramos, Lyndon Lovell, Mathew Chan, Mimobase, and Steve Edwards.
Alan Hammond
Is a skilled artist with a passion for pop culture and cinema, particularly the Alien and Star Wars franchises, which have inspired him since childhood. His finely articulated character drawings capture the essence of his heroes with precision. Expanding his creative scope, Alan now explores storytelling through painting and LEGO sculpture, producing successful stop-motion animations for The LEGO Group.
Andy Li
Melburnian artist and illustrator. Inspired by a lifelong love of comics and animation, his work often explores narratives of queerness and cultural identity, along with sexuality and kink. Characters are often depicted in various scenes from the day-to-day to the more risque and surreal.
Brett Walker
(A.K.A. BrettyBoBetty Art) is a Naarm/Melbourne-based artist exploring tactile forms through an irreverent approach to their craft. They explore traditional techniques in unexpected ways, celebrating where difference and connection coexist. They invite curiosity and delight by working across fiber arts, sculpture and mixed media. Queer identities, diverse bodies and the rich complexity of human expression are embraced through their work.
Daniel Mayfield-Smith
Brisbane-born painter who relocated to Melbourne to pursue his passion within the city’s vibrant art and queer scene. His work blends painting with collage, layering pop culture references, queer narratives, and a lifelong love of anime. With each piece, Dan reinterprets familiar tales through a playful yet personal lens, infusing his art with emotion and character. His colourful, expressive style brings his own story to life, making every canvas a bold, animated reflection of self.
Ian James Scott
Lives in Naarm Melbourne with his studio assistant, Marcelle. He is interested in exploring & disrupting traditional narratives through image making across drawing & illustration, printmaking, bookmaking and sculpture.
JC Harris
Multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. Inspired by his great uncle Anton David Riebe, an Australian landscape painter, JC followed his footsteps into art by beginning his vocational training at the Southbank Institute of Technology in Brisbane, before going on to complete his Bachelor of Fine Art at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne.
Jean-Luc Syndikas
Australian-born artist who has explored drawing, photography, and filmmaking since youth. His work has been featured in group exhibitions across Melbourne, New York, and Pingyao, China. Influenced by Surrealist art and film, Jean-Luc's current focus is on figurative drawing, crafting evocative and thought-provoking visual narratives.
Johan Ramos
Melbourne-based illustrator and graphic designer from Colombia. A self-taught artist, he works across analog and digital mediums, blending traditional techniques with modern design. His work showcases strong form, dynamic characters, and a balance of precision and emotion. With a passion for storytelling and visual impact, he continues to explore new ways of connecting through art, design, and creative experimentation.
Lyndon Lovell
Melbourne/Naarm-based artist. His passion lies in drawing and painting from life, especially portraits, the human figure, and flowers. Lyndon uses a variety of mediums to create intricate and rich textures.
Mathew Chan
Melbourne-based designer and illustrator, uses design and illustration to communicate effectively and create better environments. His work spans brand building to storytelling, reflecting his belief in graphical illustration as a powerful communication tool. He remains dedicated to advancing his craft in the creative industry.
Mimobase
The artist behind Mimobase, is an Australian creative exploring contemporary portraiture and form. His work captures queer beauty, contemplation, and the complexity of human emotions through a playful and experimental approach.
Steve Edwards
Is a creator through and through, constantly making something, whether it’s LEGO, painting, or animation. As a kid, he built whatever he could with the bricks he had, long before Jurassic Park made dinosaurs cool. After setting creativity aside for too long, he hit his 40s and thought, “F**k it! I love LEGO!” What started as a hobby quickly turned into an artform. Now, he tours LEGO conventions and produces stop-motion animations for The LEGO Group and other clients. His passion for making things is unstoppable, as is his growing collection of Instagram accounts.
Contact
Phone : (03) 9482 3550
mail@redgallery.com.au
Address
157 St Georges Rd
Fitzroy North, Victoria, 3068
Map
How to get here
Tram: Route 11
Stop 21 just north of Edinburgh Gardens
Melway Ref: 30B12
Parking in nearby streets
Bus: 504 (Reid Street)
