THE VERSUS SHOW

THE VERSUS SHOW 4 OPENING NIGHT

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2010-03-08T19:16:00.000-08:00

OPENING NIGHT: Friday 9 April 2010 - 7pm

The Versus Show hits back with its very unique 4th edition. This collaborative show featuring Kylie Fisk (Brisbane) Vs. Laura Skerlj (Melbourne) promises to intrigue, engage and incite.
These two inspiring female artists have been exploring the land of dreams, the sublime, nature, and ethereal landscapes through their mediums of photography and painting.
Their work is stunning and feminine, the artists themselves coming from backgrounds in psychology and journalism, their work is loaded with intellect, purpose and beauty.
Alongside the artwork the rest of the gallery, for the opening night, will be transformed into an interactive and engaging dreamlike scene; turning the gallery environment into something quite surreal.
Part of the special entertainment will be Hero & Shadow, a new musical project, specifically designed for The Vs. Show. In duo formation-(Madeleine Paige & Arundel), H & S's set will be completely improvised; inspired both by the artwork and the interplay between the musicians themselves. Also featuring Kate Jacobson in her own act - performing some of her sweet alt-country tunes.
Other elements will feature performance, animation and set design sponsored by New House Cinema.
This Versus Show is not only about experiencing the artwork of two talented artists but also basing the gallery environment on the essence of their work.
The ‘versus' concept was spawned in 2008 by artist Mel Baxter (curator CURVY 09, Frankie Hand Drawn & Dane Beesley's New York Buck)

COCKTAIL AFTERPARTY: 11pm - Laruche.

Sponsored by New House Cinema. Moonshine Madness, Joshua Levi Galleries, Marileth Beauty & Cosmetics & Laruche.

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Photography- Kylie Fisk

Paintings- Laura Skerlj

2009-11-17T18:05:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Fourthousand for throwing this into their latest issue-

The Versus Show is back for it's third (the charm) season. The two artists that have hitched their wagon to this shining star are the spark worthy Rob Scott and Nick Hornum. Bring on the fireworks we say.

The ‘versus' concept was spawned over a year ago by artist Mel Baxter (curator Curvy, Hand Drawn, New York Buck). We got to gabbing with Mel B...

Us: What exactly is a ‘versus show'
Mel B: A versus show is the love child of two artists' mutual admiration and creative collaboration; mixed in with a whole bunch of live art, video installations, sculpture, and live music.

Us: Can we expect something different from this show?
Mel B: The Versus Show II brought you skateboarding in the carpark, decks and photography in the gallery and plenty of tunes and beverages to keep you well out of harms way from the hum drum and the drunken metro brawlers of the valley. The Versus Show III promises the same bundle of visual and auditory fun - but with some home improvement. You'll see two of Brisbane's top emerging artists battling it out for Versus Show Live Art supremacy joined by local artists Georg, Shida, Gus and friends, and of course Nick and Rob's new collection of work in the gallery.

Us: Tell us more!
Mel B: To put the cherry on top of the pie - there'll be live music from Stemford Hiss man Nick Shields as well as projected short film from Luke Smith.

Us: By George! Let the games begin

COMING SOON

2009-08-18T00:01:00.000-07:00

NICK HORNUM Vs. ROB SCOTT

Accept no imitations.

THE OPENING OF THE VERSUS SHOW II

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The opening night was a huge success- clocking in around 250 people.
Thanks to all those who came along on the night!!

The next Show will feature Nick Hornum & Rob Scott.

Thanks to Elleni Toumpas for the photos

2009-06-04T04:20:00.000-07:00

VIEW IT ON MONSTER CHILDREN

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Beth Willis

Jay Musk

Beth Willis/Jay Musk

Beth Willis

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BETH WILLIS (Photographer) vs. JAY MUSK (Artist/Skater)
JUNE 19 2009
@ THE VERSUS GALLERY
Brisbane. Fortitude Valley. Cnr Brunswick & Water Streets.

Brisbane’s newly established concept gallery The Versus Gallery will be holding its debut of “The Versus Show” opening night on Friday June 19 at 7pm.
'The Versus Show' is a culmination of collaboration and mutual admiration between emerging photographer Beth Willis and skater/artist Jay Musk. They will be showcasing their work together for the first time- which will consist of Beth’s raw and ambient observational pieces plus her main work of documenting Jay Musk as a skater, versus Jay’s stencilled decks and painted pieces. This night will be a playground of skate and street culture, featuring music/dj Teva, wall projections, short films, live stencilling, and a built in skate ramp which will feature Jay skating on the night.

Both Jay and Beth’s work are quite opposite in their visual appearance but find symmetry at their strong senses of style. Beth’s work has a definite femininity to it, Jay’s work is heavily influenced by pop and skate culture. His stencil work is amazing: detailed, imaginative, he’s packed to the brim with talent. The current trend is all about collaboration, crossing industries, and being creatively versatile- Jay is at the forefront of this movement.
Beth, who picked up her first camera only a couple of years ago, has flown into the imaginative side of photography- she’s not necessarily too concerned about capturing her technical skill, but more about painting her subject purely for its aesthetics or in the case of Jay, the sheer awesomeness as a subject. She highlights people’s kookiness, she’ll capture the face of Abraham Lincoln in a cloud, the abstract structuring of a group of buildings at dusk, or the stoned eyes of a fly- Her only previous showing sold out, because her work lacks pretence, its modest and honest and very cool.

The Versus Show will open on the 19th June and run for one week. The opening night will not include a cover charge, just a night that provides a buffet of visual stimulus and a great opportunity to purchase the work of two of Brisbane’s top emerging artists while their pieces are still affordable.

The Versus Show will be curated by artist/designer Mel Baxter who kicked off The Versus Show concept September last year, which featured her and Melbourne designer Ben Thomson (Simian Lines) and special guest Lachie Goldsworthy (Era Culprits). She is now focusing her energies on curating The Versus Shows, which will be held every two months at The Versus Gallery.

THE VERSUS SHOW
Jay Musk Vs. Beth Willis
With special guest- Tèva
Friday 19th June 2009
The Versus Gallery
From 7pm.

The Beginning

2009-06-03T23:52:00.000-07:00

The Versus Show concept was born June 08 between the heads of James Straker and Mel Baxter. It had its debut opening September 4 2008 @ The Alibi Room and featured Simian Lines Vs. Mel Baxter and Special Guest Lachie Goldsworthy (Era Culprits). + DJ Fashion with a Gun Vs. Ladyboy. The show consisted of a large body of digital designs mounted and laminated which were worked on collaboratively by Mel and Simian Lines for four months. Being from separate states the artists passed the work backwards and forwards in an illustrator file via gmail until both parties agreed to sign off. The final work was a culmination of equal visual input and execution.

Its one year birthday is being celebrated with a second opening in its own gallery 'The Versus Gallery' who's gallery concept is based on that of The Versus Show. The Versus Gallery is owned by Joshua Collings of Joshua Levi Galleries who opened the gallery to provide a diverse range of emerging artists the opportunity to showcase their work and as a salute to THE VERSUS SHOW concept.