DAVISTHOMAS

'SpRung StiLl'

 

SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 23, 2010

 

OPENING NIGHT EVENT:

FRIDAY OCTOBER 1, 6-8PM

Adrian Davis

1992-1993 Foundation Art & Design, Hastings College of Art, Hastings, UK.

1993-1996 BA Hons - first class, Falmouth College of Art, Cornwall, UK.

 

Lubi Thomas

1990-92 Fine Art Hons, Newport College of Art, Newport, Gwent, UK.

2003-06 Fine Art BA - distinction, QUT, Brisbane, QLD.

2010-ongoing Doctorate Creative Industries Candidate, QUT, Brisbane, Qld.

 

PUBLIC ART COMMISSIONS

2009-10 PlayPlates, Southbank Parklands, Commissioned by Positive Solutions. (concept development - current)

2009-10 Calamvale Parklands [Parkland amenities - collaboration with City Design team], Calamvale, Brisbane. Commissioned by Brisbane City Council. (concept development - current)

2009-10 Calamvale Playscape, Calamvale, Brisbane. Commissioned by Brisbane City Council. (concept with Design Development - on-going)

2009 ebb & floW, Kangaroo Point parklands, Kangaroo point, Brisbane. Commissioned by Qld Government (Art Built-in). (concept)

 

2009 Untitled, [wind activated sculptures], Point Cook, Victoria. Commissioned by Brecknock Consulting. (concept)

 

2008-09 Containment, Boggo Rd Development, Brisbane. Commissioned by Qld Government (Art Built-in).

 

2008 Telltale, [wind activated, kinetic sculptures]. Commissioned by Brecknock Consulting. (concept)

 

2008 SCooP, tide activated kinetic sculptures. Commissioned by Brecknock Consulting. (concept and design development)

 

2008 Fossil, private residence, Brisbane. Commissioned by Cornwell Family.

 

2008 Wall Work, private residence, Brisbane. Commissioned by Cornwell Family.

 

2008 KeeL, Cairns Marina, Cairns. Commissioned by Cox Raynor.

 

2007-08 Roost, Jabiru Island, Gold Coast. Commissioned by Gold Coast City Council & Brecknock Consulting.

 

2007 Drift, Highland Reserve, Gold Coast. Commissioned by Stocklands Development & Brecknock Consulting.

 

2007 Tilt, Design consultants commissioned by Brecknock Consulting, Edaw project to create concept.

 

2006-07 Surge, Church Plaza, Sandgate. Commissioned by City Design, Brisbane City Council.

 

2006 Billow, Moora Park, Shorncliffe. Commissioned by City Design, Brisbane City Council.

 

2006 WaVelength, The Ideas Festival, Southbank Parklands, Brisbane, Qld. Commissioned by Ideas Festival

 

2006 WaVer, The Ideas Festival, Southbank Parklands, Brisbane, Qld. Commissioned by Ideas Festival

 

2005 Tidal Mass - Beached, Peppers Hotel, Salt resort, Kingscliffe. owned by The Ray Group.

 

2004 Marine Conservation Commission, The Strand, Townsville. Commissioned by Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville, Qld.

 

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

 

 

2010 Sub-Line; UnRaveL - No Frills*, Metro Arts, Brisbane City, Qld.

 

2008 – 2009 Fling, exhibition in development

 

2006 Interstice, ReActive, The Block, Creative Industries Precinct, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Qld.

 

2005 BoB, Strand Ephemera, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Townsville. Awarded Ergon award for Art Excellence.

 

2005 Soundish v4, QUT Art Museum, George St. Brisbane, Qld.

 

2005 Drift, QUT Art Museum, George St. Brisbane, Qld.

 

2005 Drift, IDAA, Today Gallery, Beijing, China.

 

2005 WaVer, Hail, The Block, Creative Industries Precinct, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Qld.

 

2004 Snap 2, Motlee Crew, The Terrace, Creative Industries Precinct, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Qld.

 

2004 PoP, Jack of Jacks, The Block, Creative Industries Precinct, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Qld.

 

2004 Tidal Mass, Swell, Currumbin Sculpture Festival, Pacific Parade, Currumbin Beach, Qld. Qld Australia-Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

 

2004 Soundish v3, Soapbox gallery, Brunswick St. Fortitude Valley, Qld.

 

2003 Tidal Mass, Strand Ephemera, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville. Awarded the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Art Award.

 

2003 Read Earth, Stethoscope, Metro Arts, Brisbane City, Qld.

 

2003 City crossing Country, Popcorn, Metro Arts, Brisbane City, Qld.

 

2003 Soundish v2, Synaesthetic Headache, SOOB. The Jubilee, Brisbane, Qld.

 

 

AWARDS AND PRIZES

 

2005 Strand Ephemera 2005: Joint First Place : Ergon Energy Award For Artistic Excellence for the artwork BoB.

 

2003 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Art Award Strand Ephemera 2003 for the work Tidal Mass

 

CATALOGUES AND OTHER PUBLISHED WORKS

 

 

2005 Publication title: Machine, issue 4. Critical reviews and media coverage