MaY 3 - 6 | GUEST SPEAKERS
RAHALIE MCGUIRK
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Artist
Speaking: Tuesday May 3 Rahalie is a Busselton raised Perth dweller, working under the moniker “The Velveteen Rabbit Art” She studied fine art at Curtin and over the past 18 months has concentrated on honing her own recognizable and colourful style within Perth’s art scene. She focuses primarily on painting, illustrations and murals- creating bold pop-inspired designs that playfully interweave minimalist compositions with frenzied detail. Rahalie’s work often encourages a child like wonder and reflects her interest in Animalia, the natural environment, other-worldy beings and cats! Instagram: www.instagram.com/thevelveteenrabbit__art Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Velveteen-Rabbit-Art-1382968591944568/?fref=ts |
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LIAM DEE
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Artist
Speaking: Tuesday May 3 Liam Dee is a Perth Surrealist who enjoys blending the styles of traditional painting with the bombastic energy of pop culture. Liam’s vision is to create worlds where the construct of the natural environment is mainly supported by the organic manifestation of the man made, where the line is blurred between what is considered to be natural or synthetic. Taking influence from prominent street artist such as Jeff Soto and Damon Soule, Liam’s art creates a mix of realism with a blend of psychedelic form, texture and colour to create a sense of organic life constructed from the inorganic. Website: http://www.liamdeeart.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/liamdeeart/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiamDeeArt/ |
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IAN & ERICK REGNARD
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Photographers
Speaking: Tuesday May 3 Erick and Ian, were born on the island of Mauritius and kind of grew with the acceptance that somehow they were lucky enough to have experienced the freedom to be kids... Their relationship means everything - They understand each other, feed off each other but most of all, challenge each other. This relationship strongly crosses into their photography... "We love the relationship with the sun and the ocean and everything around - call us old fashioned but we put a lot of work into creating the image right, first time, using natural light and using flashes, and using people with great faces... We both love photography and we push the envelop to the point that some think we are crazy and maybe we are! Crazy enough to go the extra mile to create what we think is a great shot. We love good food, we love wine, we love Rhum! We love girls, we love friends, we love family... and we LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY!!!" Website: http://www.ianerickregnard.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/iananderick/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ian-Erick-Regnard-193858094088377/?fref=ts |
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BRENDAN HUTCHENS
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Documentary Producer, Director
Speaking: Wednesday May 4 Brendan is an accomplished television producer/director, presenter, series producer and multi-skilled video-maker. He is an exceptional storyteller that has a passion for the Arts, community and sustainability and thrives on putting his full energy into projects that can make a difference. Brendan started VAM MEDIA in 2012 wanting to explore and build on his passion for the Arts, community and sustainability. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VAMMEDIA Website: http://vammedia.com/ |
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MATSU
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Photographer
Speaking: Wednesday May 4 Daniel came into photography a little late in life. He was a semi professional martial artist and odd jobs guy for 10 years. As the wear and tear of a very physical life style started to take its toll and suffering from the mental struggle to deal with a change of direction Daniel stumbled onto Photography in 2012 as a creative outlet, a way to contribute to the lives and culture around him and something to look forward to each day. With some of his closes friends involved in the local Perth music scene it was here Daniel slowly developed his photographic eye. Daniel spent three years relentlessly documenting the Perth music scene. Over this time Daniel developed a deep love for light, colour and human drama. With this burning love for photography Daniel now applies his passion and eye to various forms of visual communication. Music videos, complex Photoshop composites and short films. Daniel's aim is to create his own voice and learn to bend and craft it to fit different purposes while always maintain a consistent feel. Lastly Daniel (Matsu) Is a Falun Gong Practitioner. It is something that deeply inspires his work. Website: http://www.matsu.photography/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/matsufotos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matsuphotos |
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ALEX PAIOFF
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Director Pilerats, Metric Events
Speaking: Wednesday May 4 “I delegated this task to someone else so I didn’t have to write about myself because it sucks” – Alex Paioff 2016 Alex has no conceptual understanding of the ‘off switch’. He was quick to set up a string of his own business ventures and at 27 has developed a uniquely diverse skillset that is grounded in project management and social media marketing. Alex’s five years of experience in the music and entertainment industry have been enjoyed creating, learning and experimenting within the Pilerats and Metric groups. His work within these businesses recently saw him recognised in AMID’s Top50 Most Powerful in the Australian Music and Entertainment Industry (No.41). This experience has encompassed owning and re-establishing music venues, cultivating and executing several major music festivals, operating a record label in partnership with Warner Music Australia, establishing a cultural website that is hit by over 150,000 UVs monthly and growing, developing and progressing the UI of digital magazines, and building creative arms that output video, design and comprehensive social media marketing campaigns. Alex has worked with artists such as Skrillex, Flume, What So Not, Warner Music Australia, Sony Australia and more to deliver unique sets of content or campaigns for each client. Having skin in his own game and delivering results for external clients makes Alex a rare breed in the creative entrepreneur pedigree. Website: www.pilerats.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_paioff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pilerats |
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CAITLIN NIENABER
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RTRFM Radio Presenter
Speaking: Thursday May 5 An obsession with music kicked off Caitlin's love of radio. Caitlin grew up as a pretty quiet kid in Fremantle who ended up spending a lot of time in her bedroom as a teenager listening to tunes, reading magazines and generally daydreaming. Caitlin completed an arts degree and worked in video shops while volunteering at RTR. She then studied radio in Sydney and worked as a radio journalist. Website: www.rtrfm.com.au |
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KATE DANIEL & SAM NEWMAN
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Corestudios Fremantle
Speaking: Thursday May 5 Core Studios is a co-working office and arts studio in central Fremantle that offers very cheap rent to emerging artists, musicians, entrepreneurs and students. As members, everyone plays a role in the functioning of the studio from organising events to keeping the place clean. Countless events and projects have been organised around Fremantle and Perth by studio members, the soup kitchen/art gallery ‘HotSoup’ being one example. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotsoupfremantle/?fref=ts |
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ROBERT BURATTI
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Artist, Gallery Owner
Speaking: Thursday May 5 Robert Buratti grew up with a strong interest in visual art from an early age and a fascination for the Renaissance masters and the early Surrealists. After graduating high school, he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts from Macquarie University with majors in english literature, cultural and critical theory and psychology. While studying he began his career working for a number of commercial art galleries in Sydney, before continuing to a Master of Arts Administration at the College of Fine Arts/ UNSW. He is a recent finalist in the Albany Art Prize, Doug Moran Prize, Black Swan Portrait Prize, Brisbane Art Prize, Lethbridge10000 Prize, and the Cossack Art Awards amongst many others. His work has been exhibited at S.H Ervin Gallery, Devonport Regional Gallery, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery and the Outsider Art Fair, New York. His art practice is chiefly concerned with the inner consciousness, and the interaction of contemporary art with spirituality, eastern philosophy and western esotericism. Heavily influenced by the early surrealists and the 19th century symbolists, his work often uses the artistic traditions of still-life and Momento Mori as a basis. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burattifineart Website: http://www.buratti.com.au/ |
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DIRK PENNY
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Head Brewer, Gage Roads
Speaking: Friday May 6 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GageRoads Website: http://gageroads.com.au/ |
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JACOB SNELL
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Monster Music Management
Speaking: Friday May 6 Jacob Snell is head of business development at Monster, a WA-based promoter, booking agency and management company. The companies various roles include bookings and consultancy for Amplifier, Capitol, Metropolis Fremantle, The Boston, The Civic, The Mustang Bar and The Newport; offering full service touring solutions to national and international acts; WA agent for British India; management for Tired Lion, Methyl Ethel, Boom! Bap! Pow! and Stillwater Giants. Jacob is also the WA representative of the AAM (Association of Artist Managers), WAM board member, frequent industry panelist and contributor to WA music. In 2015 Monster expanded to encompass a comedy touring division, which is runs under the banner Misspelt Youth with fellow promoter Blue Murder. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonsterManage |
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ADAM CHRISTOU
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Music Director RTRFM
Speaking: Friday May 6 Adam's always loved music. He had a friend who was the music coordinator at 3RRR back in 2007, who suggested Adam try radio out and encouraged him to do his first graveyard radio shift. From there... He's done everything from intern at venues and booking agencies, work for a record label and plan and undertake national promotions campaigns for a variety of artists. Website: www.rtrfm.com.au |
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