Joyride
Adam Kinninmont, Ashleigh Gilluley and Liam Seear-Budd
8.11.24-12.11.24
Joyride invites viewers to dive into the excitement of impulse, color, and movement. This exhibition features artists Ashleigh Gilluley, Adam Kinninmont, and Liam Seear-Budd, who collectively celebrate the thrill of spontaneity through their vibrant artwork. Each piece captures the essence of unexpected moments, engaging the audience with bold colors and dynamic forms.
The works reflect instinctive bursts of creativity, showcasing airbrush strokes, neon hues, and abstract shapes that draw viewers into their scenes. With immersive depictions of waterslides and bright sports cars as well as playful ceramics, Joyride offers a sensory journey filled with adrenaline and joy. This exhibition reminds us of the beauty of living boldly and embracing the thrill of the moment.
Adam Kinninmont is originally from Sydney, NSW and currently resides and works in Melbourne, VIC. Adam graduated from the ANU, School of Art with honours in 2014. His work often touches on memory and the ephemeral nature of his surroundings.
Adam takes inspiration from architecture and design in his everyday life, often commenting on the gentrification and degradation of these existing structures. Style influences are strongly inspired by growing up in the 90’s. Vibrant graphic advertising, skateboarding culture and graffiti have all impacted his visual style.
Ashleigh Gilluley is a ceramic artist who explores themes of trauma, healing, dreams, and fantasy in her work. Using playful forms and vibrant colors, she transforms her experiences and challenges into ceramics, reflecting her personal journey. For Ashleigh, ceramics serve as a safe space for self-reflection and expression, allowing her to find comfort and strength. Her art captures both resilience and imagination, showcasing her growth and the balance between vulnerability and self-discovery.
Liam Seear-Budd is an Aotearoa-born, Naarm-based artist working over painting, photography, and graphic design mediums. Best known for his layered approach to glass painting, Liam’s experimental practice stands as an evolution of nostalgia and past experiences.
Harnessing feelings and emotions as the driving force of the creative process, all artworks have undergone an extensive process of revision as it was moulded and coaxed into it's fully realised form, a process that Liam describes as being akin to therapy for him.
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