Luminaries by Pam Glew Art Exhibition

04-May-2010

Pam's Kylie Minogue depiction

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'Luminaries' is a new solo exhibition by renowned British artist Pam Glew, who brings her own brand of iconic imagery Sydney for her first exhibition in Australia from May 6 - 22, 2010.  
 
Pam Glew is a contemporary artist, best known for her unique method of ingraining imagery onto opulent and richly textured fabrics. She uses dye, stitch, bleach and other removal mediums to paint portraits on material so that the portraits seem to magically emerge from the fabric. Pam will sometimes embellish a piece with stitching and embroidery creating a beautiful and delicate finish to her mesmerising art work. 
 
This will be the first time she has exhibited in Australia - her work already features in important collections in Europe, USA and the Far East. The artist has been featured in various Urban Art shows in London, Los Angeles and Paris.

Australian flag art

In past exhibitions, Pam has incorporated her work into antique and vintage US and UK national flags. To celebrate her arrival in the Southern Hemisphere as well as this major solo show in Sydney, Pam will be working for the first time with the Australian flag. This unique collection will be expertly crafted by the artist using vintage denim, stars and stripes and antique red, white and blue linen.

Australian celebrities in her artwork

As with past works, she'll use images of iconic and celebrated individuals within our society. For this special Australian solo show, her works will feature the UK's favorite Australian sisters - Danni and Kylie Minogue, as well as homegrown international supermodels Miranda Kerr and Gemma Ward. 
 
Pam has taken inspiration from the Australian flag itself, with hints of astronomy and a star lit-night sky evident. Each portrait could almost be a film still with an extraordinary luminance which seems to radiate or reflect light.

@ Bicker Gallery

Bicker Gallery is proud to present this new series of work by Pam Glew and is excited to be showcasing her unique painting style to Australia for the first time. Bicker represents artists on a primary basis and looks to nurture grass-roots artists locally, giving them exposure internationally.

Exhibition details

Where: 443 Oxford Street Paddington Sydney 2021
When:  May 6 - 22, 2010 (Opening night 6th May, 6.30-10pm) 
Price: Free - included drinks at opening
Further info: www.bickergallery.com

(Pictured middle: Miranda Kerr; pictured above: Cate Blanchett.)