Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

Artists have been using tools since the first application of paint blown on a cave wall to outline a handprint. New technologies and aids, from the availably of paint in tubes or acrylic mediums have all influenced the works created. Photography and now digital tools are commonly used by artists in the process of creating drawings, paintings prints and sculpture. In this show these tools move from a supporting role to center stage. Each artist brings their unique perspective to the exhibition: McCarthy's digital works incorporate her own photography into digital art using Photoshop. This is a continuation of work done in the late 70’s when she used non-silver photographic methods and acrylic paint. She works primarily with the Adobe digital tools. ‘For me it is like having a f... more...