Michael Jenkins
Michael Jenkins - Frenetic - Steel framed number plates
BIO
From his birthplace in Ballarat, Jenkins completed his schooling in 1976 at Ballarat College before travelling extensively on a surfing holiday throughout Western Australia. Coming out of his carpentry apprenticeship in 1981, Jenkins' work in construction of residential and commercial buildings led him to develop a keen interest in design. In 1986, Jenkins was involved in an inner urban construction of townhouses development of warehouses to apartments and offices. In 1994, Jenkins moved with his family to Bayside Melbourne, purchasing an old shop in Black Rock and pioneering the innovative 'shop top' developments within the area. During this phase, Jenkins explored the notion on making transportable artforms as opposed to the relocation.
Married to an artistic wife, Jenkins was supported in the pursuit of his artistic expression, and along with traditional building contracts, also worked on many professional photographic shoots, TV and film set productions constructions. From unit, home, commercial and shop top projects, to gallery cafe designs, Jenkins' artistic ambitions have always been at the forefront of his ambition.
The Beaumaris Art Group has given expression to Jenkins' eye for design and detail the expression. His art continues to be recognised as being substantially unique, with many pieces taking pride of place in private collections. Jenkins' see the unique beauty and artistic potential of recycled timbers, signs and discarded building materials. The patina, the hue, the possibilities, the history of what lays beneath. His builder's skill ensures every piece is superbly crafted and finished, ready to capture the light and become a true conversation piece.
Jenkins' vision is "that the people who see my work enjoy my personal interpretations and I hope to encourage artists in all mediums to continue the path to create."
ARTIST STATEMENT
I see the unique beauty and artistic potential of recycled timbers, signs and discarded building materials. The patina, the hue, the possibilities, the history of what lays beneath. His builder's skill ensures every piece is superbly crafted and finished, ready to capture the light and become a true conversation piece.
My vision is that the people who see my work enjoy my personal interpretations and I hope to encourage artists in all mediums to continue the path to create.
AWARDS
2009 | Finalist - Annual BSG Exhibition - Brunswick St Art Gallery
2008 | Finalist - Head Case Exhibition
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2012 | The Affordable Art Fair Brussels with Retrospect Galleries - Brussels
2011 | Petits Travaux - Retrospect Galleries - Byron Bay - NSW
2011 | Petits Travaux - Retrospect Galleries - Broadbeach - NSW
2011 | The Affordable Art Fair Singapore with Retrospect Galleries - SINGAPORE
2011 | Art Melbourne with Retrospect Galleries - Melbourne - VIC
2011 | Manyung Gallery - Mt Eliza
2011 | Without Pier Gallery - Melbourne - VIC
2011 | Soho Art Gallery - Sydney - NSW
2011 | Fusion - Retrospect Galleries - Broadbeach - NSW
2010 | Petits Travaux - Retrospect Galleries - Byron Bay - NSW
2010 | Linden Art Gallery
2010 | Manyung Gallery - Mt Eliza
2010 | Nexus Modern Art Gallery
2010 | Soho Art Gallery
2010 | Postcard Show - Without Pier Gallery - Melbourne - VIC
2010 | Melb Art Show / Soho Gallery
2010 | Brunswick St Gallery - VIC
2009 | Manyung Gallery - Mt Eliza
2009 | Melbourne Art Show / Without Pier
2009 | Soho Gallery - Sydney - NSW
2009 | Tigerfish Gallery - Torquay - VIC
2009 | Manyung Gallery - Mt Eliza
2009 | Nexus Modern Art - Melbourne - VIC
2009 | Without Pier Gallery - Melbourne - VIC
2009 | Soho Gallery - Sydney - NSW
2009 | Portsea Art Gallery - VIC
2008 | Without Pier Gallery - Melbourne - VIC
2008 | Sydney Art Show / Soho Gallery - NSW
2008 | Soho Gallery - Sydney - NSW
2008 | Portsea Art Gallery - VIC
COLLECTIONS
Artwork held in Corporate and Private collections
DONATIONS OF ARTWORK
2009 | Bushfire Appeal - Bayside Family Life Appeal
Surf Aid International Earthquake Appeal
Brain Injury Australia
Melbourne Football Club - Debt Demolition Campaign
Beaumaris Primary School
BIBLIOGRAPHY
2011 | Australian Art Collector Magazine - Emerging Artists Feature
From his birthplace in Ballarat, Jenkins completed his schooling in 1976 at Ballarat College before travelling extensively on a surfing holiday throughout Western Australia. Coming out of his carpentry apprenticeship in 1981, Jenkins' work in construction of residential and commercial buildings led him to develop a keen interest in design. In 1986, Jenkins was involved in an inner urban construction of townhouses development of warehouses to apartments and offices. In 1994, Jenkins moved with his family to Bayside Melbourne, purchasing an old shop in Black Rock and pioneering the innovative 'shop top' developments within the area. During this phase, Jenkins explored the notion on making transportable artforms as opposed to the relocation.
Married to an artistic wife, Jenkins was supported in the pursuit of his artistic expression, and along with traditional building contracts, also worked on many professional photographic shoots, TV and film set productions constructions. From unit, home, commercial and shop top projects, to gallery cafe designs, Jenkins' artistic ambitions have always been at the forefront of his ambition.
The Beaumaris Art Group has given expression to Jenkins' eye for design and detail the expression. His art continues to be recognised as being substantially unique, with many pieces taking pride of place in private collections. Jenkins' see the unique beauty and artistic potential of recycled timbers, signs and discarded building materials. The patina, the hue, the possibilities, the history of what lays beneath. His builder's skill ensures every piece is superbly crafted and finished, ready to capture the light and become a true conversation piece.
Jenkins' vision is "that the people who see my work enjoy my personal interpretations and I hope to encourage artists in all mediums to continue the path to create."
ARTIST STATEMENT
I see the unique beauty and artistic potential of recycled timbers, signs and discarded building materials. The patina, the hue, the possibilities, the history of what lays beneath. His builder's skill ensures every piece is superbly crafted and finished, ready to capture the light and become a true conversation piece.
My vision is that the people who see my work enjoy my personal interpretations and I hope to encourage artists in all mediums to continue the path to create.
AWARDS
2009 | Finalist - Annual BSG Exhibition - Brunswick St Art Gallery
2008 | Finalist - Head Case Exhibition
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2012 | The Affordable Art Fair Brussels with Retrospect Galleries - Brussels
2011 | Petits Travaux - Retrospect Galleries - Byron Bay - NSW
2011 | Petits Travaux - Retrospect Galleries - Broadbeach - NSW
2011 | The Affordable Art Fair Singapore with Retrospect Galleries - SINGAPORE
2011 | Art Melbourne with Retrospect Galleries - Melbourne - VIC
2011 | Manyung Gallery - Mt Eliza
2011 | Without Pier Gallery - Melbourne - VIC
2011 | Soho Art Gallery - Sydney - NSW
2011 | Fusion - Retrospect Galleries - Broadbeach - NSW
2010 | Petits Travaux - Retrospect Galleries - Byron Bay - NSW
2010 | Linden Art Gallery
2010 | Manyung Gallery - Mt Eliza
2010 | Nexus Modern Art Gallery
2010 | Soho Art Gallery
2010 | Postcard Show - Without Pier Gallery - Melbourne - VIC
2010 | Melb Art Show / Soho Gallery
2010 | Brunswick St Gallery - VIC
2009 | Manyung Gallery - Mt Eliza
2009 | Melbourne Art Show / Without Pier
2009 | Soho Gallery - Sydney - NSW
2009 | Tigerfish Gallery - Torquay - VIC
2009 | Manyung Gallery - Mt Eliza
2009 | Nexus Modern Art - Melbourne - VIC
2009 | Without Pier Gallery - Melbourne - VIC
2009 | Soho Gallery - Sydney - NSW
2009 | Portsea Art Gallery - VIC
2008 | Without Pier Gallery - Melbourne - VIC
2008 | Sydney Art Show / Soho Gallery - NSW
2008 | Soho Gallery - Sydney - NSW
2008 | Portsea Art Gallery - VIC
COLLECTIONS
Artwork held in Corporate and Private collections
DONATIONS OF ARTWORK
2009 | Bushfire Appeal - Bayside Family Life Appeal
Surf Aid International Earthquake Appeal
Brain Injury Australia
Melbourne Football Club - Debt Demolition Campaign
Beaumaris Primary School
BIBLIOGRAPHY
2011 | Australian Art Collector Magazine - Emerging Artists Feature
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