The Full Spectrum - March 2012

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Friday 18th - Sunday 20th November, 2011

If anyone is in Singapore or knows someone who is, come and visit us at Stand J2 - F1 Pit Building, No. 1 Republic Boulevard, Singapore 038975

Friday 18th - Sunday 20th November, 2011

Q&A 45 questions with our Artist of the Month for September John Cottrell

Right now I am...
Thinking 

At the moment I am working on...
Some new work.. a bit unpredictable

My proudest moment this year was...
Nearly winning that trophy 

My biggest mistake this year was...
Going backhand instead of forehand 

Recently I’ve been inspired by the work of...
Mark Rothko

When I’m stuck for ideas I usually...
Do some drawing 

I have always been fascinated by artists that...
Have confidence, that shows in their work

If I were to try my hand at a new art form, it would be…
Animation

When I was a child I dreamt of...
My early years were full of dreams and in fact have been the main inspiration and starting point for my work, I have tried to capture the energy of theses dreams

My first job was...
A printer 

My first big love was...
Cricket 

The first piece of art I ever bought was...
Well i have swapped many paintings over the years, so have a bit of a collection 

My favourite record cover of all time is...
Little Feat - Down on the Farm

The best film I have seen this year is...
The Road 

If I could see any musician (past or present) performing live, it would be...
Bob Dylan
 
In the film of my life I would like to be played by…
Robert de Niro

My Avatar would be...
Blue

My guiltiest pleasure this year has been...
My new camera 

If I am cooking for myself I...
Always make my own almond meal

My last meal would be...
Roast lamb, you silly

The last thing I do before I go to bed each night, is...
My eyes sort of start to close

I am currently reading...
Arthur Boyd - A Life

If I could be a mythical creature I would be...
Mr Curly 

The best gift I have ever received was...
A bike

If I was offered a billion dollars on the condition I had to give it all away, I would...
Do a lot of research first

If I was heading off around the world and could only take three things with me, I would pack...
iPod, camera, sketch books

If air travel was no longer possible I would...
Be very happy, because I wouldn't have to get into those pesky planes again

If I was a superhero I would be…
Kramer

If my art could work for a worthy cause, I would dedicate it to…
Médecins Sans Frontières

The thing I loved about the 20th Century was...
The music 

If I could live in any one period of time, I would choose...
Paris in the 1930s 

The most valuable lesson I have learned this year is...
Patience 

The craziest thing I have done this year was...
Well i haven't done it yet, but....... 

If I were to get a tattoo anytime soon, it would be...
A picture of lamby

When I think about the GEC, I...
Think they make the best fridges

The rise of graphic art makes me think...
Oh well

I found the Bill Henson debate...
Tragic 

If I wasn’t so busy making art I would like to...
Always be making art 

In the next year I hope to achieve…
45 questions

Click here to view John Cottrell's gallery of works

Artist of the Month September

John Cottrell has lived and painted in Byron Bay for the past 17 years and is one of the regions most established artists. John started as a screen printer, then began painting with gouache on paper, quirky little journey paintings, telling stories using animals as symbols and ship-shapes as vehicles, many of these paintings were based in Byron Bay and incorporated the landscape.

At the end of each year we look forward to presenting our annual Petits Travaux, ‘smalls’ show, featuring over 300 unique artworks from 34 artists, each measuring 25cm x 25cm.  This is our chance to showcase some of our most popular artists from the year in miniature form and at matching miniature cost, and introduce you to some new faces.  This year people loved Simon McLean’s quirky illustrations and humourous text, which sold out within a few hours.  Other favourites included Craig Martin’s whimsical paintings, Mia Taninaka’s works on wood and Susan Gorley’s retro inspired screenprints.