We knew he was in the country for Outpost Festival, but this news caught us by surprise – it seems that ROA has already hit our shores, and has been crossing the country doing a bunch of research for a solo show in Perth! One half of us is completely stoked, the other half if dismayed that we wont be able to get to this amazing artists show!

“In the spring of 2011, ROA found himself in the remote Pilbara region of North Western Australia.

Travelling through remote terrain accessible only via four-wheel-drive or on foot, deep in Ngarluma country, ROA was hosted by Ngarluma Aboriginal elders and shown places known only to the locals. This is a place of paradoxes, where the natural beauty of the land intersects with the flotsam and jetsam of human habitation – disused water tanks, abandoned houses, pieces of car and machinery.
Where life and death overlap. Where cultures and histories constantly cross paths. Where urban art meets the outback.

A modern day naturalist, famous for his large-scale depictions of animals on urban walls around the world, ROA moves between continents and cities, observing and documenting the creatures that co-inhabit the urban landscape. ROA’s explorations span the natural and built ecosystem. Fascinated with the beauty in the circle of life, he brings the animal world back to our urban jungle, often juxtaposing his imagery onto remnants of yesterday. His bold paintings reintroduce these animals to the locations that they have long since lost to human expansion.”

Perth, you are in for an absolute treat – we say it time and time again, but in this case, but you would really be mad to miss this show from one of the finest talents in street art today. You lucky, lucky bastards.

(Image via UnUrth)

Who: ROA
What: Paradox – Perth Solo Show
Where: Form Gallery, 357 Murray Street, Perth, Western Australia
When: Friday 21st October, 6pm til late. Exhibition runs til 13th January, 2012.

Check out ROAs unofficial Facebook page and the Form website for more information. UnUrth also has some great coverage on the artist.