Tony and Joaquin have known each other since 2008 where they were both in residence at the International Studio & Curatorial Program in New York, and since then have exhibited their work together a number of times. They are now getting back together this year for an exhibition at Gertrude Contemporary called Repertoires of Intention.
Tony Garifalakis
Tony is Melbourne based artist who studied their Master of Fine Art at RMIT. He is very much a political artist, discussing semiotics of power and social relations in his work. He has an interest with signs, symbols and images and how they are conveyed through culture – alongside an intrigue for hierarchy and status.
He works not only with paint, but also with textiles, photography, mixed media and other materials.
Trash Talk, 2011
Mourning Glory, Installation view, cut felt and glue, 2007
Joaquin Segura
Joaquin is an artist from Mexico who, too, is politically influenced when creating his art. According to his ‘about’ page on his website, he has an interest in portraying violence, political change and the role of ideologies. As viewers, we are visibly able to understand his concern about the nature of politics, social constructions and their roles in globalisation through referencing historic events.
He also uses a range of materials and mediums, making him an unpredictable artist.
Homemade (Napalm #1), 2010, impresion lightjet
Mark Feary, who we are also interviewing, sent Nina and I a link of a video he’s in where he describes an exhibition he (I assume) curated/directed in Sydney. By watching this video, which goes for 14 minutes long, I learnt that he has been in front of the camera before, answering questions we will most likely ask him. In this video, he says the questions in his answers allowing me to thoroughly understand his descriptions. He also looked into the camera lens whilst answering, which isn’t easy or comfortable for everyone to do. I’ve always watched a video about him and his job on ABC IView, emphasising his experience in front of the camera as a talent.
