William Buckley: Belonging / Ren Inei
On Monday, 26, December, 1803, at about nine o’clock William Buckley and five other convicts made their move towards freedom. Stealing a gun, some food and an iron kettle they ran through the night …. The story of William Buckley is staggering and unique. The story of a desperate man looking for freedom and a... Read more
William Buckley: Belonging / Natalie Anderson
There is so much in William Buckley’s story but for me it is his early days on this continent that I find most fascinating. A stranger in a formidable and unfamiliar land, he is hungry & haunted by inexplicable creatures in the canopies and undergrowth of our coastal scrub. Buckley is free but living hand... Read more
William Buckley: Belonging / Deb Fisher
I have loved spending the time to look back at the past. I see Buckley as almost the calm before the storm, a reminder of the beautiful and unique way of life of the Wada wurrung before the impact of the European arrival. In creating my own work in response to Buckley, as usual I became... Read more
William Buckley Play at Boom
We are excited to have this great one-man-show coming to Boom to coincide with our William Buckley: Belonging exhibition. To book click here. The Go-Between: William Murrungurk Buckley tracks the epic adventure of a convict’s escape in 1803 from the farthest out- post of the British Empire – Sullivan Bay (Sorrento) on Port Phillip, and explores... Read more
William Buckley : Belonging / Shelley McKenzie
Through connection to place I began to be aware of William Buckley. When I lived in Fyansford, the Moorabool River and the Barwon were my walking places. Sometimes I might be lucky to see a wallaby or a platypus. There are neat wooden signs saying Buckley Falls and Bunyip Pool small signs of previous presences.... Read more
William Buckley : Belonging
We are very excited to present Boom’s major exhibition for 2016, William Buckley: Belonging. In development for over 12 months, this exhibition invited six regional visual artists to respond to the story, myth and legend of William Buckley. What it meant for Buckley to belong and how we, further down the path belong to the... Read more
Meet Loralee Newitt
Current exhibiting artist Loralee Newitt shares 5 facts about herself with us.. 1. I was born in Canada, and grew up in Tasmania 2. I spend more time writing poetry than painting, but hold them both at equal value 3. I practice yoga everyday 4. I don’t have my drivers licence 5. I could live... Read more
Meet Andrea Shaw
Current exhibiting artist Andrea Shaw shares 15 facts about herself below. Andrea’s debut solo exhibition Doorways will be up until March 12. 1- I grew up on a property twenty minutes south of Bendigo. It backed onto a national park where I used to ride our horse and go exploring. My family have lived in the area since... Read more
Meet Vanessa Oter
This Vanessa Oter, we are delighted to be exhibiting her work as part of our Summer Projects Exhibition Here’s 5 things you probably on’t know about Vanessa 1. I love to walk. I bought a house in the country thinking I could walk everywhere but nope.. I drive more than I’d like which drives me... Read more
Meet Mickey Egan
This is Mickey Egan. One of our artists in this years Summer Project’s exhibition. Here are a few words he had to say about himself…… Living on the Surfcoast is a great privilege. The more I have travelled away from my home and returned, the more I see it as a bubble that is removed... Read more
William Buckley – Upcoming Exhibition
We are really excited for Boom’s major exhibition for 2016 – William Buckley: Belonging. This show will feature work from local artists Cricket Saleh, Deb Fisher, Viktor Cebergs, Natalie Anderson, Shelley McKenzie & Ren Inei. Each artist has been invited to respond to the story, myth and legend of William Buckley. What it meant for... Read more
Meet Julia Trybala
Young Melbourne artist Julia Trybala shared 15 facts about herself to coincide with her current solo exhibition ‘Even Ravel’. To see the exhibition listing click here. (Image credit: On Jackson Street). 1. Fact number one is that I get nervous and break out into a sweat talking about myself so let’s see how I’ll go... Read more
Andrea Shaw / Doorways
“The inspiration for the artworks within this exhibition was as the title suggests. The different, shapes, sizes, colours and patterns found on doorways and building facades served as a starting point for layouts and colour explorations. Doorways aims to explore different view points; simpler constructed layouts representing doors/ facades and exterior aspects and more detailed... Read more
Julia Trybala / Even Ravel
Even Ravel is Julia Trybala’s second solo show at Boom Gallery, following on from her 2014 exhibition Beginners. The works are displayed on paper and panel using primarily acrylic paint, ink and graphite. Through these works, Trybala has created a juxtaposition of imagery that simultaneously encompass delicate pattern-work alongside bold shapes, forms and symbols. With... Read more
Upcoming Exhibition with Julia Trybala
Next week we will be hanging the work of the young talented artist Julia Trybala with her solo show ‘Even Ravel’. It was lovely to see a feature on this show on the odd pear’s blog. 0dd pears is in the business of selling socks, beautiful, fun, mismatched, colourful and creative socks. They are also... Read more
2016 Stockroom Exhibition
Always a fabulous way to start a new year! One of the best things that has happened at Boom over the last year or so was setting up our Stockroom. This has meant we always have a large range of fantastic artworks on hand, although it can get a bit crowded in that small space….. This exhibition provides... Read more
Ren Inei / Longing Lots
Boom Gallery Director Ren Inei’s second solo exhibition for 2015 – ‘Longing Lots’ is opening this Friday night alongside young artist Harry McEvoy’s solo show ‘SuperRaw’ and our annual Christmas Show. It’s the last opening for the year and with delicious Livewire wines and food by Cater and Co. its looking to be a big... Read more
Lance Delary-Simpson / タップダンスシチー What is it Gallant Steed? Tap Dance City
What is it Gallant Steed? Tap Dance City is a tempered enquiry into cultural bias between dangerous, erotic and at times hilarious visual interactions. Using little to no filter when focusing on subject matter enables Lance Delary-Simpson to sample visual, theatrical and lyrical tensions. Ranging from the seductive flow, or minimal floral arrangement to the flight... Read more
Sandra Eterovic / Cheap Pop
Sandra Eterovic enjoys exploring traditional gender roles, the public/private self, cultural signifiers and the way we make meaning. Her style is influenced by Pop and naive art forms, and traditional illustration. She aims to deliver uncomfortable messages through work that is accessible and likeable. Cheap Pop is divided into two parts. Three of the five... Read more