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NAS Studio Sessions: Week One

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NAS Studio Sessions: Week One

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Show us how you transformed your personal places into your new studio spaces

More than ever it’s important to stay in touch, support each other and find new ways of channelling our creativity. We would love to see what you’ve been doing at home or in the studio and how you are continuing to make art. Share a photo of yourself or your current workspace using #nasstudiosessions and we will re-post on our platforms. Let’s keep everyone inspired and connected through art.

Studio feature of the week

Kicking off NAS Studio Sessions, NAS alumni Luke Sciberras shares with us his studio space of ten years with us and some thoughts on how to stay motivated in this current climate.

“These terrifying times, like others, test our mettle – our resolve to make work that takes us into and out of our own selves. It is as vital to work through times of grief, fear, environmental catastrophes and medical emergencies as it is to work and explore as ever.

My own urge to paint and draw comes naturally but that doesn’t mean easily. I feel as though some think that painting should be easy and look easy, it’s usually not! Don’t be mistaken, easy paintings look flimsy, to me anyway. Beauty in my view comes from challenge, scrutiny and letting go. The free-fall dance of painting is what keeps me going, makes me who I am.

It makes me look, to see the meaning in what is around me. To express that and for people to respond is an ancient act of love and I’m very lucky indeed to be amongst it.” — Luke Sciberras

Creative spaces

Drop in on the creative spaces of our community across the state and gather some inspiration for your own home studio.

Images: @adriennekenafake, @alanftracey, @awxtr, @annatierney.1, @camillegillyboeuf, @dan.hes, @Katerileycreative, @scurran.art, @stephaniejoyhoughton, @taniamasonart, @taraskripps, @supe.yerlan, @u_p_d_tru, @gotmyipadback, @iris_y.w_artist, @ecreixellart, @emmaleen_diaz, @_indrarose, @lucaisic, @lubrosnan_, @lifes_a_bath and @tallulamason

Working plein air

Feeling a little trapped indoors? Bring your tools outside and enjoy the sunshine – getting some fresh air will help lift the spirits and get the creative juices flowing.

Images: @amy_is_jesus, @clementinebelleart, @jilliannalty, @lauraclayart, @martin_john_oldfield

Lending a helping paw

Some artists had four-legged friends helping out in their home studio this week.

Images: @clementinebelleart, @nina_radonja_artist, @zoe.b.creative and @ella_m_howard

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Thank you to our amazing community who shared their studio spaces with us this week. Keep your eyes peeled on our page as we feature weekly updates to keep you inspired. Follow #NASStudioSessions on Instagram to stay up-to-date with our latest posts.

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Spend your weekend at ZAHALKAWORLD: an artist’s archive, a major survey exhibition of Anne Zahalka, one of Australia’s most highly regarded photo-media artists.

A Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh) touring exhibition in a new way.

Plan your visit at the link in bio.

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Anne Zahalka, The Sunbather #1, 1989, from the series Bondi: playground of the Pacific chromogenic print, 49 x 49 cm, Courtesy of the artist, Arc One Gallery, Melbourne and Dominik Mersch Gallery, Sydney.

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Spend your weekend at ZAHALKAWORLD: an artist’s archive, a major survey exhibition of Anne Zahalka, one of Australia’s most highly regarded photo-media artists. A Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh) touring exhibition in a new way. Plan your visit at the link in bio. _ Anne Zahalka, The Sunbather #1, 1989, from the series Bondi: playground of the Pacific chromogenic print, 49 x 49 cm, Courtesy of the artist, Arc One Gallery, Melbourne and Dominik Mersch Gallery, Sydney.

“I love the magic of watching a photo develop, but I also loved the idea of paintings by the great masters. I found myself being drawn to the art canon and then finding my own visual language to place it in a contemporary setting.” - Anne Zahalka

Read more about Anne Zahalka and her major survey exhibition ZAHALKAWORLD – an artist’s archive in The Sydney Morning Herald’s profile at the link in bio.

A Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh) touring exhibition in a new way.
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Anne Zahalka, The Cook (Michael Schmidt/architect, cook) 1987, from the series Resemblance, silver dye bleach print 80 x 80 cm, Museum of Australian Photography, City of Monash, Collection acquired with the assistance of The Robert Salzer Foundation 2019. Images courtesy of the artist, Arc One Gallery, Melbourne and Dominik Mersch Gallery, Sydney.

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“I love the magic of watching a photo develop, but I also loved the idea of paintings by the great masters. I found myself being drawn to the art canon and then finding my own visual language to place it in a contemporary setting.” - Anne Zahalka Read more about Anne Zahalka and her major survey exhibition ZAHALKAWORLD – an artist’s archive in The Sydney Morning Herald’s profile at the link in bio. A Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh) touring exhibition in a new way. _ Anne Zahalka, The Cook (Michael Schmidt/architect, cook) 1987, from the series Resemblance, silver dye bleach print 80 x 80 cm, Museum of Australian Photography, City of Monash, Collection acquired with the assistance of The Robert Salzer Foundation 2019. Images courtesy of the artist, Arc One Gallery, Melbourne and Dominik Mersch Gallery, Sydney.

We’re Hiring!

Academic Administrator - Application Deadline Sunday 29 September

The Academic Administrative Assistant plays a crucial support role within the National Art School (NAS), providing administrative assistance for academic affairs and executive support to key leadership positions. This role works closely with the Academic Leadership Team to ensure efficient operations and support for NAS’s academic functions. This role is a six month fixed term contract, four days per week.

Learning Designer - Application Deadline Sunday 29 September

The Learning Designer is a crucial role within the National Art School (NAS), supporting the Head of Learning and Teaching in curriculum development and program reaccreditation. This position is responsible for managing the current learning portal and overseeing the transition to a new SharePoint/LMS system, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, student-centric online learning experiences.

Visit the link in bio to learn more.

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We’re Hiring! Academic Administrator - Application Deadline Sunday 29 September The Academic Administrative Assistant plays a crucial support role within the National Art School (NAS), providing administrative assistance for academic affairs and executive support to key leadership positions. This role works closely with the Academic Leadership Team to ensure efficient operations and support for NAS’s academic functions. This role is a six month fixed term contract, four days per week. Learning Designer - Application Deadline Sunday 29 September The Learning Designer is a crucial role within the National Art School (NAS), supporting the Head of Learning and Teaching in curriculum development and program reaccreditation. This position is responsible for managing the current learning portal and overseeing the transition to a new SharePoint/LMS system, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, student-centric online learning experiences. Visit the link in bio to learn more.

Weekend plans? Discover ZAHALKAWORLD: an artist’s archive, a major survey exhibition of Anne Zahalka, one of Australia’s most highly regarded photo-media artists.

A Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh) touring exhibition in a new way.

Plan your visit at the link in bio.

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Anne Zahalka, Exotic birds, 2017, from the series Wild Life 2006–17, chromogenic print, 80 x 80 cm. Courtesy of the artist, Arc One Gallery, Melbourne and Dominik Mersch Gallery, Sydney.

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Weekend plans? Discover ZAHALKAWORLD: an artist’s archive, a major survey exhibition of Anne Zahalka, one of Australia’s most highly regarded photo-media artists. A Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh) touring exhibition in a new way. Plan your visit at the link in bio. _ Anne Zahalka, Exotic birds, 2017, from the series Wild Life 2006–17, chromogenic print, 80 x 80 cm. Courtesy of the artist, Arc One Gallery, Melbourne and Dominik Mersch Gallery, Sydney.
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