There are a whole load of great crews here in Melbourne, but it is without even a shred of doubt that AWOL is amongst the leaders here in our fair city. We say “can’t miss” here a lot, but this show .. man, this show …

“Since forming in 2006, the AWOL crew have pushed themselves and their work, both individually and collectively, to a unique level of artistic elevation. Permeating the boundaries between fine and underground art forms, Adnate, Deams, Itch, Li-Hill, Lucy Lucy and Slicer have, over recent years, consistently produced a variety of evolutionary and inspirational work. In doing so, they have garnered a widespread audience of admirers.

As a collective, the AWOL Crew are widely recognized for their ability to work as a single entity, their styles complimenting and invigorating each others work. Separately, each of their individual characteristics are defined by obsessions and styles, however a distinct, dynamic, fabric exists which allows their work to weave together into a seamless, creative force.

This flowing theme of “Fabric” is explored, not only via their collaborative methods, but also with their relationship with a constantly deteriorating urban landscape. The graffiti infused, aesthetic values contained within the works in Fabric convey a unique sense of exploration, resulting in a collection that is physically distant from the origins of the artists work on the streets, yet still remaining true to their original approach.

Fabric reaches far beyond the bounds of its individual members work, and presents, for all intents and purposes, the debut “solo show” from the AWOL Crew. Together again in their entirety for the first time since the creation of the NGV Studio mural in 2011, Fabric will see the AWOL crew embark on a new journey of collaborative exposition.”

AWOL have also released a teaser video for the show – and its a damn good one.

AWOL Crew presents FABRIC from michael danischewski on Vimeo.

I think I’ll just leave you with the preview image of the actual space below, I reckon that’ll be enough to whet your appetite for more … I seriously can’t fkn wait.

Who: AWOL Crew – Deams, Adnate, Slicer, Lucy Lucy, Li-Hill, Itch
What: Fabric – AWOL crew solo show
Where: Secret location in Melbourne. Register to receive address at: . Exhibition location will be publicly released at 9:00am Saturday October 27 on the following websites: http://www.awolcrew.com – – https://www.facebook.com/awolcrew
When: Opening Friday October 26 7:00pm – 10:00pm (by registration) – show open to the general public Saturday October 27 10:00am – 6:00pm and Sunday October 28 10:00am – 6:00pm

Check out the AWOL crew website as well as the AWOL Fabric site to register for the opening.