Crossing culture
A fantastic new exhibition opens at UMI Arts this weekend
Kevin Edmondstone has recently participated in the UMI Arts Exhibition Ready program and will present an exhibition of unique acrylic and lino print works, which will be on display in the UMI Arts gallery space until October 7.
Kevin Edmondstone was born in Brisbane, and is a Cairns-based artist with connections to the Yarrabah Aboriginal community, south of Cairns.
He has been practicing as a professional artist for 20 years, and creates work in a range of media including acrylic, print making and also sculptural forms.
Kevin’s new works involve use of contemporary techniques such as airbrushing and lino-printing combined with traditional painted imagery to produce innovative works that bring a contemporary approach to traditional stories and experiences.
Kevin is an active arts worker in the region, and is a visual arts teacher in the Indigenous Studies Unit at the Tropical North Queensland institute of TAFE.
>> Kevin Edmondstone’s exhibition is opened by Elaine Lampton at UMI Arts, 2/151 Martyn St, tomorrow from 5.30pm. It will continue until October 7. All works are for sale. UMI Arts is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. For further information, phone UMI Arts on 07 4041 6152 or admin@umiarts.com.au
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Local connection: though born in Brisbane, Kevin Edmondstone has a close connection to the local community of Yarrabah.
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