Panoply
Mar
2
to Jun 16

Panoply

Panoply is an emergency shelter that aims to provide a place of retreat and safety in the first stage of displacement. Motivated by the uncertainty of life and a fascination for textiles and architecture, this project has been incubating for many years. This iteration of Panoply has been laboriously hand stitched over many months and utilises reclaimed fabrics and stuffing. The design elements of colour, shape, base, doors and ‘windows’ are personal to the needs of the artist with the idea that this modular approach can be adapted to the needs of different inhabitants. The main considerations are the ability to make and transport it by oneself, be able to look out but not to be looked in upon and to have multiple camouflaged points for entry/exit. These entry/exit points can also be used to join with other ‘panoplies’ to create the option of either a communal dwelling or a private one.

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Martha Leaves
Aug
1
to Aug 31

Martha Leaves


 ‘Staying in one place makes our monsters loom too large. Travelling gives them something to do. When we travel, we take our problems for a walk’ – Ben Okri 

Martha Leaves explores alter egos, friendship, and creativity as a tool for survival through the lens of magic realism. Created in collaboration with friends, memories, places, and a rich archive of masked characters. This is Kasia Töns’ first exhibition of photography. 

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MARS pops to Adelaide
Apr
17
to Apr 20

MARS pops to Adelaide

  • ILA the light room gallery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Group show pop up organised by MARS and Hills Smith Advisory.

Artists include: Atong Atem, Damien Shen, Scotty So, Ellis Moseley, Jason Sims, Penelope Davis, Stephen Haley, Datsun Tran, Mathew Wuick, Yanni Floros and more.

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soft sculpture workshop
Mar
3
10:00 AM10:00

soft sculpture workshop

In this workshop you will explore soft sculpture techniques using reclaimed materials and hand stitching to create a small artwork of your own. We will look at the various stages involved in planning a project from initial idea to finished product such as sourcing and processing materials, developing a colour palette, problem solving, sketching and maquette making.

→ Suitable for ages 14 and over
→ All materials provided
→ 12 places available

Full: $130

Concession: $120

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Intremities
Feb
1
to Feb 24

Intremities

Intremities brings together selected works by Kasia Tons that span the last six years of her textile-based practice. Creating two and three-dimensional forms from reclaimed and natural materials, Kasia’s artmaking acts as both an escape from reality and a way to make sense of it. -Marie Falcinella

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AGSA NEO Upside Down
Feb
11
6:00 PM18:00

AGSA NEO Upside Down

Recycling Futures with Kasia Tons
What will the world look like in 50 years? Will everything be made from recycled materials? In this creative lab with South Australian artist Kasia Tons, get creating with recycled materials to imagine the future of art, environment, and human technologies. Be inspired by the textile works of art in Sera Water's Future Traditions, and embrace the power of making to shape our future.

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Biotic Commune
Feb
11
to Jul 16

Biotic Commune

  • Museum of Economic Botany (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Firstly and most importantly if you want to read and support the open letter sent to the Botanic Gardens urging them to cease their partnership with Santos you can read it here: overland . There is a link at the bottom if you want to add your signature. I am in full support of this initiative. Biotic Commune, a show I have spent a year to make wrestles with the histories and futures of the symbiotic human/plant relationship. It will be shown at the MEB, currently sponsored by Santos, but hopefully, if we are talking about potential futures as I am with this show then the BGSA will listen to the community and end this partnership.

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AUSTRALIAN ANIMATION FROM THE 1970S TO NOW
Mar
20
12:00 PM12:00

AUSTRALIAN ANIMATION FROM THE 1970S TO NOW

Daffodil is a collaborative stop-animation film. It was made over many months during 2019 using a purpose built set, and meticulously animated by Jonathan Daw. The sound scape was created by audio engineer and musician Jeremy Conlon in 2020. The film began as a short project for the sake of collaboration but turned into a more complex work with the story line inspired by contemporary screen addiction and the ancient myth of Narcissus.

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Mar
17
to Mar 23

MDW 22 - Material Culture

This exhibition is a dedication to the ongoing evolution of ‘material culture’ – an attempt to expand on conversations surrounding why and how things are made, and what social, functional, or symbolic needs they satisfy. Featuring the work of 16 designers, makers and artists, the exhibition encourages participants and guests alike, to imagine a world where yesterday’s ideologies and tomorrow’s innovation can coexist.

presented by Marsha Golemac

This exhibition is made possible by the support of @milieuproperty, @studiohiho, @annikakafcaloudis and @attheabove.

Creation of my work supported by Country Arts SA

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Tuesday talks
Aug
17
12:30 PM12:30

Tuesday talks

In celebration of the crossover between 2021 Ramsay Art Prize and the South Australian Living Artist Festival (SALA), join Leigh Robb, Curator of Contemporary Art, in conversation with South Australian Finalist Kasia Tons.

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To Live Deliberately
Mar
9
to Dec 9

To Live Deliberately

Our collaborative work To Live Deliberately which consists of a photographic print and installation can be seen in the foyer of Country Arts SA for the next four years. So no rush, but if you’re in Port Adelaide pop in and have a look

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Jan
6
2:00 PM14:00

CASA

For the past few months I have been collaborating with artist, Dave Laslett on a large sculpture and photography commission for Country Arts SA to represent the resilience and obstacles regional artists face. The resulting work will be on display at the CASA office in Pt Adelaide next year and used for their new strategic plan.

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After
Aug
27
to Oct 17

After

AFTER at CRAFT ACT

A solo exhibition of textiles, photography and animation, named in reference to E.M Forster’s 1909 novella The Machine Stops. Forster describes a futuristic society not dis-similar to the digi-tech-centric world we currently live in and what happens to the inhabitants when the machine that sustains their daily life stops.

Photo by Dave Laslett

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Daffodil x SALA fest
Aug
1
to Aug 31

Daffodil x SALA fest

Daffodil explores the ancient myth of Narcissus through a contemporary lense using stop motion animation, textiles and sound. It will be available to view online throughout the SALA Festival 2020.

This film was made in collaboration between myself, animator Jonathan Daw and sound designer, Jeremy Conlon over many months in 2019.

Suitable for adults and children alike.

https://vimeo.com/338653817

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If I Were a Street - Textile Art and Soft Sculpture II
Jul
27
5:00 PM17:00

If I Were a Street - Textile Art and Soft Sculpture II

Come connect with the tradition of textiles as a story-telling aide, to be supported in translating a narrative of your own into a textile art piece. The focus will be on creating with authenticity, attention and energy to the story you want to tell. Some ideas we will cover are use of text, developing personal symbology, use of colour, working with non-standard materials and seeing a project through from beginning to end.

Bookings can be made through the Tactile Arts website

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If I Were a Street - Textile art and soft sculpture
Jul
6
1:00 PM13:00

If I Were a Street - Textile art and soft sculpture

Come connect with the tradition of textiles as a story-telling aide, to be supported in translating a narrative of your own into a textile art piece. The focus will be on creating with authenticity, attention and energy to the story you want to tell. Some ideas we will cover are use of text, developing personal symbology, use of colour, working with non-standard materials and seeing a project through from beginning to end.

Bookings can be made through the Tactile Arts website

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