Pic snapped and kindly supplied by 2026 …off Bondi Road, Sydney. Love it!

My friend Jennifer Leung will be showcasing a series of photographic work and also curating a four metre paste up wall for this event at the Qbar in Darlinghurst Sydney.  Also live wall art by Judie So and some cool live bands too…see more deets on the flyer below and you can check Jenn’s fantastic snaps here.

I am part of the Creatures group show featuring a super talented bunch of folk, including U.S. artists Jason Maloney and Bigfoot! So if you are in Sydney this coming Friday night it will be well worth your while to get on over to The National Grid Gallery in Brookvale to check it out…it’s gonna be killa!

Not like he needs any intro or plugging for that matter, but check Banksy’s reworked kiddies dolphin ride complete with crude oil and net, installed on Brighton Pier. This is why the man, or should I say enigma, is the king of social commentary art…engaging the public with plenty of satire, wit and sheer cleverness. Always one step ahead of the pack.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hjIuMx-N7c&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]More new works at his site here

Keeping with the monumental theme, after the Faile post, I thought i’d share another amazing project titled ‘War and Peace and in between’ by Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi.  Last October I went along to the Art Gallery of New South Wales after a high recommendation from Ed Woodley of China Heights. It was the day after my solo exhibition at the Heights and I was sporting a thumping headache thanks to Mr Green.  I was reluctant to leave the motel bed, however I had to see this in person, so seedy as I was I made my way to the gallery and on arrival was immediately in awe of what laid before me.  I had my camera in hand, ready to shoot and the freakin batteries died…..anyway, several months slip on by and I happily stumble across the Kaldor Public Art Projects site documenting Nishi’s ingenious installations that encompassed the mighty equestrian sculptures of Gilbert Bayes.

Above images via Kaldor Public Art Projects. To see more go to the website…and be sure to check out some fantastic pics of the construction process on the Art Gallery Of New South Wales flickr.

This monumental installation from FAILE is insane. The structure and surrounds are made up of a diverse mix of sculpture, ornate metal work and mosaic tiling. Hell, there is even one crazy fountain and as for the collab’s trademark layered mash up’s, they have evolved into the brilliant relief pieces you can see adorning the walls. epic.

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Check this absolutely amazing collaborative animated flick that offers a visually clear perspective on our past and our present global warming predicament, while providing some solutions for hopefully a much brighter future.

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/12772935[/vimeo]

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After checking the vid for Scratching The Surface I thought I’d post another masterfully executed film Up There. It too is a truely inspiring flick, however you ain’t ever gonna get me “Up There”. enjoy.

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/10562000[/vimeo]