Techné
11 - 28 Jul
Media release
Artist's Statement
Artist's Curriculum Vitae
26 JUNE, 2000
TECHNOLOGY MEETS ART IN NEW EXHIBITION
Art and design in this technological age are examined in an exhibition of new work, entitled Techné, which opens at UTS Gallery on July 11.
Techné features the work of 12 teaching staff from the University of Technology, Sydney's Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building.
The artists use new and time-honoured technologies including typography, textiles, print making, photography, installation and digital media. One of the works is a short film, "The Clerk" which will be screened a number of times during the exhibition.
"The aim of Techné was to gauge current responses to technology and to see what possibilities would arise when more traditional skills and newer technologies collided. The theme offered a medium to explore and a subject to critique." said Acting Curator of UTS Gallery, Felicity Sheehan.
Although the scope of work included is broad, a few common themes are apparent. "A number of artists stress the importance of process, while others refer to the idea that the medium is the message. The disparity between the natural world and the built environment is also a recurring concern." she said.
The 12 artists represented in Techne are Winston Barnett, Adrian Boddy, Jacqueline Gothe, Michael Hill, Tom Loveday, John Mavety, Sue Pedley, Julia Raath, Darrall Thompson, Mark Titmarsh, Peter van Sommers and Jenny Wilson.
Techné opens Tuesday 11 July and runs until 28 July. The exhibition will be officially opened on 18 July by Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Elizabeth Ann Macgregor.
Free artists talks will be held in the Gallery on Thursday July 20 and Tuesday July 25 at 6pm. Contact the Gallery for details on free screenings of"The Clerk". Gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday, 12 - 6pm and entry is free.
UTS Gallery acknowledges the assistance of Universal Catering Pty Ltd and UTS Digital Image Centre.
Further information: Felicity Sheehan, UTS Gallery, tel (02) 9514 1284, email: Felicity.Sheehan@uts.edu.au
Media release prepared by Christine Kearney, UTS Media Office, tel (02) 9514 1734, email: Christine.Kearney@uts.edu.au
Winston Barnett
Associate Professor, Architecture
Architect and Urban Design consultant and visiting Professor of Civic Ecology at the University of Western Sydney. He has been making art for the past four decades.
Adrian Boddy
Senior Lecturer and Director of Program, Architecture
Specialising in architectural design, and architectural and environmental
photography.
Jacqueline Gothe Senior Lecturer, Visual Communication
Artist/designer whose current practice is concerned with the interrelations
between languages, technology and materiality.
Michael Hill Director of Program, Postgraduate Design
Animator and partner in Graber Hill, publisher of B.L.A.CK. (Black Light Angels ComiK). Currently researching the Ôalternative comic book sceneÕ in Australia.
Tom Loveday Program Director, Interior Design
Specialist interest areas include design education, painting, collage, digital media and public art.
John Mavety Production Co-ordinator, Video
Works as a video production teacher and freelance video maker. He has been making short films and videos for the past ten years.
Sue Pedley Lecturer in Drawing and 3D Studies,
Insearch Installation artist, her work explores process, material and community.
Julia Raath Lecturer, Fashion and Textile Design
Julia continues to exhibit and pursue her passionate interest in traditional and contemporary textiles and practices.
Darrall Thompson Lecturer, Visual Communication
Design consultant (web and print). Academic interests include web-based learning environments and the use of natural harmonic proportions.
Mark Titmarsh Lecturer , Visual Communication
Specialist areas of practice include film, video, web, painting and writing.
Peter van Sommers Associate Professor,
Design Research Academic interests include the study of drawing and the anatomy of aesthetics, other areas of interest are photography, printing, painting and film.
Jenny Toynbee Wilson Associate Professor, Visual Communication
Professional background in graphics and exhibition design. Her research includes the development of written language, the evolution of printing technology, the design of typefaces and typographic applications.
Image:
John Maverty, Still from The Clerk, 2000
