Sam Bloor and Shannon McCulloch: It Could Be Worth $1000

‘It Could Be Worth $1000’ is an exhibition of new work by Perth-based artists Sam Bloor and Shannon McCulloch exploring the social and political implications of graffiti writing in Western Australia. Bloor and McCulloch will present a series of objects along with digital and painted images designed to challenge the viewer to question their own notions of authority and criminality and their judgments on what holds aesthetic value and/or artistic merit.

Top: Shannon Mcculloch, ‘GREATEST HITS’, oil on board (14 panels), 81 x 340cm. Bottom: Sam Bloor Graffiti Vandalism Act 2016 Section 5 (1), mirror, corncrete, steel, aerosol, 160 x 75 x 40cm. Courtesy the artists

Bloor’s practice investigates points of contention within the designation of urban space. Bloor has exhibited in a number of group and duo shows including ‘Totem In Tribute’ (2016) in Edinburgh, UK and the Fremantle Print Award (2016) in which he was awarded first prize.

am Bloor, Criminal Investigation Act 2006 Section 25 / Criminal Code Section 557H, vest, size Large

McCulloch has a BFA degree from Curtin University. In 2016 he has had a solo show at the Moores Building, Fremantle and a show at the Central Tafe residency space with Brent Harrison. He is currently undergoing a residency at the Fremantle Arts Centre and has recently received highly commended awards in the Fremantle Print Award and the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder art prize.

Shannon McCulloch, Todaytonight, digital print (diptych) 38 x 137cm

 

Smart Casual
6 to 28 May, 2017
Western Australia

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