Two things that make us pay attention – exhibitions with graffiti artists, and new gallery launches – and Against The Grain has both of them.

“Against the Grain’ is a group exhibition featuring the work of three Melbourne graffiti compadres Mr Muppetz, Dr Nox and Dirte Man.

The extensive exhibition will showcase work on wood – panels and tabletops – and also premiere a large scale collaborative feature wall.

Influenced by comic book and tattoo art, mystical themes and monstrous characters, the diverse work is a mix of delicate, expressive and bold styles unique to each artist.

Curated by Mr Muppetz, a prolific graffiti artist who has left his mark around the world in the form of murals and exhibitions over the last fifteen years.

This show will also launch Mavern Ramsay Gallery, a new art space transformed from an old industrial warehouse at 56-58 St Georges Road, Northcote.”

Three great graff artists and a new space to check out, grand. Always great to see something new in Northcote, where we have been seeing a whole bunch of new spaces and interesting galleries springing up over the past two years or so – and this show looks like a great introduction to a spot we’re going to be keeping a good eye on!

Who: Mr Muppetz, Dr Nox and Dirte Man.
What: Against The Grain Group show and Mavern Ramsey Gallery Launch
Where: Mavern Ramsey Gallery, 56-58 St Georges Rd, Northcote
When: Exhibition opening Friday 5th October, 7-10pm. Runs from 5-19th October 2012. Gallery hours are 12-5pm Sat, Sun, Mon and Thurs, or otherwise by appointment (0401 329 257).

Check out the Facebook event page for more info on the show!!