WELCOME TO
19 KAREN Contemporary Artspace AUSTRALIA
2015 Catalogue
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ABOUT 19 KAREN ARTSPACE
LOCATION
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TERRI LEW
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THE SPACE
INSTALLATIONS
EXHIBITIONS
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OPENING NIGHTS
EVENTS
PARTNERS
WAREHOUSE TRANSFORMATION
AT THE GALLERY
19 KAREN ARTSPACE
VENUE HIRE
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DIRECTOR COLLECTOR MENTOR
SOFITEL HOTEL
ABOUT 19 KAREN AT NIGHT 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace was launched as a commercial contemporary art gallery in August 2008. The Gallery is dedicated to discovering cutting edge emerging Australian and International artists with exceptional and diverse talent to shock and excite you. Our stable of artists consists of emerging, mid-career and established artists. The gallery showcases solo and group exhibitions 6 times a year. During our solo shows and opening nights, space permitted, our remaining artists are given the opportunity to have their work on display on rotating basis. Adjacent to the gallery is an extensive stockroom for private viewing. You can also view our art at on 3 levels.
19 KAREN DAYTIME
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LOCATION
The gallery is located in a converted warehouse tucked away in an industrial precinct by the same name and number as the street – 19 Karen Avenue. It is centrally located with less Fair Shopping Centre and just Mermaid Beach. Please see our map for directions. The gallery website is easily navigated and is updated on a daily basis, bringing you new artworks, news and information as it happens and most importantly our artists’
OUR WEBSITE HTTP://WWW.19KAREN.COM.AU
19 Karen can also be found on Facebook , Instagram, Tumblr and Twitter where we regularly update you on any events, arrival of new artworks, new artists, exhibition openings and everything in between. Please enjoy!
C O N T A C T / S O C IA L M E D I A INFO@19KAREN.COM.AU +61 7 5554 5019 @19KARENGALLERY FACEBOOK.COM/19KAREN PINTEREST.COM/19KAREN/ TWITTER.COM/19KARENGALLERY 19KARENCONTEMPORARYARTSPACE.TUMBLR.COM
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TERRI LEW DIRECTOR
COLLECTOR MENTOR
Terri Lew is the director of 19 Karen. Terri is committed to her vision of 19 Karen as a gallery that nurtures emerging contemporary artists giving them the opportunity to grow and prosper in their chosen their practice and shine in their
he own personal taste. Her advice for buying art remains the same. “The most important thing is to buy art that you love. There are no guarantess that an artist will become successful but at least you will end up with something that you enjoy for many years to come.�
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2008 RENOVATIONS UNDER WAY
THE SPACE
BECOMES
19 KAREN Contemporary Artspace
Our warehouse-nouveau style metres of exhibition wall space sections of various sizes. Our stockroom is additional 80 gallery. We have the capacity to accommodate large group shows, or be sectioned off to conduct separate exhibitions and events. Our gallery, 19 KAREN is conveniently located at 19 Karen Avenue, off Cronulla Avenue on the Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach.
AND SO IT BEGINS WATCH THE VIDEO TO SEE HOW THIS AMAZING SPACE CAME TO BE WHAT IT IS TODAY.. YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=RVKNRVJSJH8
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INSTALLATIONS
Over the years, 19 Karens’ walls have seen thousands of paintings and hundreds of sculptures installed tastefully in the gallery.
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The public is welcome to visit
EXHIBITIONS
days a week and by special appointment after business hours.
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OPENING NIGHTS
We make everyone welcome on our opening nights, from children with their parents to adults and the elderly.
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This beautiful, creative space is available to hire for special events such as product launches, Corporate cocktail parties, forums and special weddings. *Conditions apply
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PARTNERS
SOFITEL HOTEL 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace has partnered with to bring you artwork that will inspire, challenge and provoke your senses. You can view a selection of works on display on 3 levels of the hotel; the lobby level, library and Reception area, as well year in May, we host a major group show at the hotel. This event is by invitation only. If you wish to be invited please subscribe to our mailing list. If you are in the Broadbeach area we encourage you to pop in for a drink or dine at one of their restaurants followed by a walk to browse the artwork in this beautiful setting of the hotel.
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CURRENT AR TISTS REPRESENTED AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS AT 19 KAREN
ABIGAEL WHITTAKER
AGOSTINO IACURCI
AMANDA SHELSHER
ANDREA FIEBIG
ANNE SMERDON
ARIEL KATZIR
BECK WHEELER
BEN SHEERS
BRENTON SEE
CAROLE KING
CAROLYN O’NEILL
CEZARY STULGIS
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CLARE TOMS
CLAUDIO ETHOS
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DAIN
DAN WITHEY
ELISA PETTENON
ESTHER ERLICH
EWA PRONCZUKKUZIAK
FILTHY THE BEAR
GO SUGA
GUIM TIÓ ZARRALUKI
HELEN HOLMES
HELEN OPREY
HUGH FORD
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JANINE DADDO
JARED FOUNTAIN
JASON BRYANT
JENNIFER MONDFRANS
JENNY ORCHARD
JESSICA CHARLOTTE
JESSICA WATTS
JOHNNY ROMEO
JON STUCKY
JUAN ARATA
KERRY AGIUS
KATE MCCARTHY
KRISTINE BALLARD
LEIGH PEARSON
LEISA RUSSELL
MARINA GONZÁLEZ EME
MEGAN PULS
MELISSA HARTLEY
MELISSA READ-DEVINE
MICHAELA KLOECKNER
MIDGE JOHANSEN
MONIQUE VAN STEEN
NATALIA DE LA PENA GONZALEZ
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OKUDA
PATRICIA MADO
PATRICK OUDIN
PETER-JOHN DE VILLIERS
PETRA REECE
R.NICHOLAS KUSZYK
RAY PAUL
REMY UNO
RICHARD BLUNDELL
RICHARD DENNY
RODRIGO BRANCO
ROY WILKINS
RUNE CHRISTENSEN
RYUZO KOJIMA
SALLY WEST
SKOUNT
SKUJA BRADEN
STIKKI PEACHES
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YOSI MESSIAH
YUSK IMAI
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