How refreshing it is to have such obviously stunning folk art at such close reach. With works by twenty four Australian and Australiasian artists biding the ties between traditional folk and contemporary art, we find ourselves surrounded by their beautifully rich tapestry of aesthetics.

“Artists express and explore their relationships with the Asian folk culture, against a backdrop of the Australian cultural landscape.”

Using every sensory enveloping medium at their disposal; installation, sculpture, video, painting, and even involving jewellery and ‘“Asian folk-related fabrics”, the works on show will perfectly capture and convey the stories and ideas intended.

“When the minimalists are crying out Less is More, we are saying The More the Merrier! Lights! Colours! Actions! After all, this exhibition is dedicated to the art of the AustraliAsian people and their cultural traditions in the name of intercultural modernity!”

Some familiar names in this list – here, here, we say! Head down to this grandly diverse and inspiring show, expand your knowledge, and your art collection!

Who: Anna Glynn, Aramas Ridge, Ashlea Bechaz, Ayaka Mikata, Belinda Joynes, Ben Lopez, Sarah Hickey, Ellen Stapleton, Hilde Thomsen, Jessica Singh, Josef Peeters, Josh Roelink, Julia Chau, Juliet D Collins, Kaitlin Beckett, Levene Wong, Mal Wass, Mia Taninaka, Min Zhang, Nani Puspasari, Shannon Keane, Sue Codee, Violet Chan, Yuki Nakano
What: Asian Folk Art| Fine Art – Group Show
Where: Brunswick Street Gallery – 322 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, VIC
When: Opening night Friday, August 26th at 6:00pm. Exhibition runs til September 8th 2011