Ute Artists at the Carrington
The bush has come to the Blue Mountains in this colourful collection of paintings and sculptures now showing in Katoomba.
After having so much fun painting Holden utes for the Utes In The Paddock public art project in Ootha, most of the artists involved have joined forces to exhibit together. This collaborative exhibition featuring John and fellow "Utists" opened with a bang on Saturday 31st of October. The "UteZillas" band, founded by two of the ute artists Stephen Coburn and Jim Moginie, rocked the room with various ute songs.
Open daily until December 13th, at the Carrington Hotel, 15-47 Katoomba St, Katoomba. Entry is free, the exhibit can be viewed daily from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. The exhibition of paintings and sculptures is open now in the massive powehouse building directly behind the famous CARRINGTON HOTEL.
John is in good company with some outstanding outback artists hanging alongside him, including Peter Browne, Peter Mortimore and Eris Fleming. The paintings on display are complimented wonderfully with sculptures by Stephen Coburn, Jim Moginie, Alan Healy and Agriweld.
Featured Artists: Peter Browne-Peter Mortimore-Stephen Coburn-Eris Fleming-Belinda Williams-Greg Brennan-Brad Brown & Scott Edwards-Karen Tooth-Lewis Burns-Jim Moginie-Bill O'Shea-Leo Robba-Rob Keen-Michael Jones- Shane Gehlert
John with the Holden HQ Ute that will be painted by each of the exhibiting artists over the next 4 weeks. More information below and at utesinthepaddock.com.au
"The UteZillas". From left: Stepen Coburn (founding member of the Mentals), Doc Neeson, Jim Moginie (Midnight Oil), Alan Healy, Dave Toohill (Mental as Anything drummer) Below- guest singer Helen Rose.
The UteZillas have released a Utes in the Paddock album, with sample tracks featured on www.utesinthepaddock.com.au. All proceeds go the the Headlights foundation.
Double click inside the Youtube box to open in Youtube for easier viewing.
Click here to view some of the works John is exhibiting at The Carrington. Once on the Originals page, scroll down towards the end to see his "Utes at the Carrington" series.
MOBILE ART - THE HQ WITH A DIFFERENCE
Each artist involved is painting a section of this Holden HQ Ute (yes, another one!!) and tenders are now being collected at the exhibition for this collaboratively painted, registered and ready to drive away one of a kind holden! A charitable giving foundation has evolved out of Utes In the Paddock, aptly named Headlights, the 1972 HQ Holden ute, to be painted by 16 Australian artists and offered to the highest bidder, is the first fundraiser for the charity and will support mental health services in the NSW central west.
Double click on the Youtube link above for to see what John's contribution to the mighty HQ.
- More pictures from the opening weekend that rocked Katoomba -
Top left: Graham Pickles, Mike Taylor and John Murray. Top Right: Guest enjoying the UteZillas. Above left: Graham and Jana Pickles and artists patiently await Peter Browne! Above right: Lewis Burns, one of the ute artists, playing one of his Father-in-laws beautifully crafted didgeridoos. It is Lewis' work that is the backdrop to the Utezillas band.