JANIS #1

Overview

JANIS, just like its namesake Janis Joplin, promises to be big, loud, here, change, make and take, and talk to the past and the future.

What’s it all about? Discussing the gender inequality in the arts. And who's the woman behind it? Kelly Doley. She started it up to look at female art practice, including curating, writing and art projects. So female voices in the art world to be “heard a little louder and to take up more space in the artworld, and subsequently, in the annals of art histroy.”

The first JANIS, titled JANIS#1 showing at Alaska Projects will exhibit the works of cross-disciplinary artists, including Kelly Doley’s own works. The other female artists involved are Sarah Contos who looks at themes of disillusionment and unfulfilled desire — with a cheeky twist, Hannah Furmage, Zoe Robertson, Marian Tubbs and Justene Williams. And alongside this exhibition, a published work will include writing from Brown Councillor Diana Smith and Amanda Rowell.

Oh yeah, and did we mention there will be a special beer served on the night inspired by Janis Joplin called Crude Oil? Doesn't sound like a light beer.

Opening night: Wednesday, February 6, from 6-8pm. The exhibition is open Saturdays and Sundays 1-6pm.