Showcase Gallery Launch Puts Creative Professionals in the Spotlight

November 11th, 2011

A new Sydney gallery that gives representation to the personal work of creative professionals will officially
launch next month with an exhibition that offers a rare insight into the private collections of some of the most
prominent creative’s working in the commercial space today.

Showcase Gallery will officially open in Darlinghurst next month, providing one of the few avenues in Australia that
supports creative professionals wanting to develop their artistic profile.
The gallery is designed to boost the exposure of creative’s personal work and prompt deeper thought on cultural
assumptions regarding the division of art and advertising.

The Showcase Gallery Launch Exhibition (26 July – 13 August) features personal pieces by the highly and
internationally regarded photographers Mark Mawson, Chuck Bradley and Nicholas Alan Cope, designers Bianca
Chang and Terry Chisholm, and art directors Paul Meates and Jed DePyper.

From the illustrations of Three Drunk Monkeys art director Jed DePyper to Chuck Bradley’s preference for beautifully lit
photography, audiences will see an interesting departure from what these professionals are commercially recognised
for.
Showcase Gallery Director Kellie Nichol-Smith explains the ethos behind Showcase Gallery:
“The work produced by these creative’s is quite diverse and highlights a need to return to their artistic roots.
“The space validates and calls to action that artistic and creative impulse which often gets lost as they forge ahead with
their commercial careers.

“I’ve always been fascinated with advertising and art and how one can inform the other. I want to encourage creative’s
to get in touch with, and develop, their artistic side. There’s so much talent and insight within the industry and it
deserves to be on show and celebrated.”

The gallery’s location, in an artistic hub of Darlinghurst, stays true to its celebration of grey areas – it’s right at home
within Desk Space, a managed office space for creative’s that encourages commercial collaboration.
“When I saw Desk Space, I could see it fitting in well with where I wanted to take the gallery,” Ms Nichol-Smith said.
“It makes the space more a destination for exchange rather than a strict white box.”

Paper artist Bianca Chang, who worked for Frost Design before becoming a freelance designer, praised Showcase
Gallery for bringing a much-needed collaborative space to the Australian creative community.

“The gallery’s concept is original and creates a meeting ground where ideas can be exchanged through a growing
network of peers,” she said. “I originally developed my art practice to appeal to other graphic designers – Showcase will help me to
broaden my reach. I believe Kellie has the experience, network and general know-how to be able to
communicate with and understand the motives, background and artistic desires of an artist, with a
design mode of thinking rather than a fine art one.”

Photographer Mark Mawson said Showcase Gallery encouraged a perspective toward art and creativity that exists
internationally but has been missing from the local scene. “I’ve had lots of interest in my personal work from international galleries but not a lot in Sydney, there seems to be something missing here,” Mark Mawson said. “Having gallery representation in Sydney is important and will help develop a presence for my work in Australia.”

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March 4th, 2010

The Medium Gallery is within the Medium Space on William St and will be launching early in 2010. The Gallery aims to represent (but not limit to) artists working within professional fields of photography, illustration, motion graphics, typography, graphic design and other areas of visual communication.

Please contact us for more information about The Gallery. We would love to hear your suggestions for using the space.

Office Renovations

November 6th, 2009
Office renovations, newly polished floors.

Office renovations, newly polished floors.

The newly renovated office is just about done… Well, apart from the electricals, lighting, bathrooms, artwork and furniture… But hey, were moving along.

We are about to have a major unveiling so stay tuned.

Steven Moustacas
Creative Director, Medium

The New Office

September 24th, 2009
New Sapce rennovations

New Sapce renovations

New Space Renovations

New Space Renovations

Secretly! We’ll, not so secretly now I suppose… We have been working on a new and improved studio, RIGHT! on the corner of William and Crown Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney.

To be included; Private offices, Photographers Syke, Creative Work Stations, Gallery Space, a few cool peeps and one very tiny dog named Tony, Stay tuned.

Share Our Space, $150 per week.

July 30th, 2009

We invite any like minded creative professionals who are interested in sharing/hiring our newly renovated space in one of Sydney’s most sort after areas.

Located at Suite 3, Level 2, 85 William St, Darlinghurst 2010.

Ideally we are looking for people in fields, such as; Product Design, Photography, Art Direction, Illustration, Copy Writing, Graphic Design, Programing, Animation and or Producers.

The concept behind the new space is to unify all creative professionals and arts practitioners, and to provide them with a space to promote and prosper from their talents.

As such, we are happy to share the space with the right person(s).

For as little as $150 per week (+GST). This price also includes;

* Outgoings (Water, Electricity)
* One large L shaped desk (2000mm x 900mm)
* ADSL 2+
* All hours building access
* Back to base security alarm system
* Neverfail water delivered weekly
* Cleaner

If you want to make any inquiries about renting the studio or showing your work in the gallery please feel free to contact us.

Please email your inquiries to info[at]medium.com.au, or use the contact page to arrange a time to show you through the space.

Many Thanks,

Steven Moustacas

MEDIUM IS LIVE!

July 30th, 2009

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