Nicholas Tsekouras
Urban Paper
19 October - 6 November 2022
G2
Opening Night
Friday 21 October | 6pm – 8pm
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Urban Paper explores the potential of paste up street posters to create repurposed and sustainable pieces of artwork. Using only discarded street posters or donated discarded posters from various stakeholders, Tsekouras deconstructs and repurposes them through a variety of collaging, embellishing, drawing and painting techniques. The collection was inspired by the overwhelming presence of posters throughout Wurundjeri land, in particular the areas of the City of Yarra.
Upon viewing these posters and seeing that they had such a short life span, Tsekouras knew there was something else that could be further utilised. These posters are traditionally glued together and layered several times. The artist uncovers these various layers and showcases the different colours beneath the surface using them in communicating a visual experience. This is the result of a range of cutting, peeling and gluing techniques which play on the already existing colours.
Artist Bio
Tsekouras (he/they) is an emerging, queer and multidisciplinary artist living and working in Naarm (Melbourne). In 2020, they completed a Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) and Law degrees from Australian Catholic University. Tsekouras has been working as an artist for over six years and is the current recipient of the Artist in Residence Grant Program at Yarra Youth Services. They have had two solo exhibitions this year, one in the City of Yarra and been involved in numerous other group shows. They’re also a workshop facilitator and enjoy teaching new skills and encouraging creativity amongst people of all ages.
Tsekouras enjoys producing vibrant, colourful and captivating art that responds to their inner thoughts and feelings. The themes explored often revolve around various social issues Tsekouras is impacted by. These are usually connected to the human condition. Recently, they have been exploring ideas of sustainability, colour and distortion. His recent works are experimental and multimedia focused, often utilising several mediums. These include collage, watercolour, acrylic, inks, markers, pen, fine-liner and aerosol. With sustainability at the forefront of his practice, Tsekouras is often seeking out resources which are cognisant of a greener world. Part of this has included recycling and reconstructing his own paper from scraps and using found materials such as street posters.
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)
