Brisbane might be destroying all of its character buildings in exchange for shiny high-rises but there’s still a semblance of colour left in our greying city – you’ve just gotta know how to find it. Artist-run initiatives are everywhere in our new world city, showcasing world-class artists without the world-class pretention and exposing local talent to the broader community. Jugglers Art Space is one of Brisbane’s longest-running ARIs, founded in 2002 and now spanning five various locations around the city.
The latest to join Jugglers’ arsenal of emerging and established artists are Rachel Bartram and Warren Handley, working on their first joint show, Assembling Worlds. The exhibition explores the world of collage, both in the digital realm and the handmade.
If you’re sick of seeing grey in our sunny state, you might not be able to stop the wrecking balls but you can still have something colourful and character-filled at home. All pieces exhibited at Assembling Worlds will be on sale for the duration of the exhibition – buy something from these emerging artists before they hit the big time.
Image credit: Hoichi (2011) by Warren Handley