ARTS HUB
ABOUT
ArtsHub at AMCF is an intimate space that brings together a collaboration of
emerging artists.
Given the huge talent present in the African Australian community in
Melbourne, emerging artist now have opportunity to connect in an intimate space,
giving the audience an opportunity to meet the artist up close and personal.
ArtsHub recognises these artists talents and allows a space for them to be encouraged and
celebrated.
This year, ArtsHub will focus on visual arts workshops and
painting displays that will share their story and journey of
success through their art.
SESSION TIMES:
ART EXHIBITION 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Displaying works by internationally acclaimed hyper realist artist Olumide Oresegun (Nigeria) and award winning Ethiopian/Australian artist Tamirat Gebremariam
ARTIST WORKSHOP: “UNDER THE SAME SKY” with Erika Pearce, Tamirat Gebremariam and Special guest Olumide Oresegun
WORKSHOP 1: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
WORKSHOP 2: 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
This workshop gives each participate the opportunity to reflect on the question “what does multiculturalism / cultural harmony mean to you?” while having fun and completing a piece of art to take home. We will work by a step-by-step process so that each person is able to complete their artwork within the time block, while enabling creative thought and individual expression. This workshop is great for beginners and more confident artists alike, who can bring their own creative flair into their work.
**INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS**
Olumide Oresegun (NIGERIA)
Olumide Oresegun graduated with distinction in painting from Yaba College of Technology (2006) and has won many prestigious painting awards including 1st prize award life in Engu State City Art Festival(2007), Pendulum Gallery 1st prize award and 1st prize award of Spanish Embassy competition (2008).
His works have received international attention and he has featured in major publications across the world such as CNN international News, REUTERS, BBC News, CGTV, and more. His work has also been documented by TV stations worldwide and has become a household name in Nigeria.
Olumide experienced an unbelievable sensation of neo-classical art and installation art when he visited ARCO 2009 exhibition. The detailing of Peter Paul Reuben mesmerized him to focus more in pushing realism to the stage of hyper-realism by trying to create a barrier between realism and abstraction. Oresegun has been commissioned for portraiture, his clients include:
His Holiness Pope John Paul II
His Holiness Pope John Benedict XVI
Sir David Osunde
National Security adviser to the president of Nigeria,
The president of Nigeria
Chief Executive Officer Kaapafrik
CEO Koch Nigeria Ltd.
Olumide Oresegun is a highly sought after talent and it is an honour to have him as part of 2018 African Music and Cultural Festival.
Erika Pearce
Erika Pearce is a multi-disciplined artist and designer born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. Her passion for women, culture and nature inspires her vibrant artwork.
Her recent exhibition, I Am Wahine explores feminine beauty and strength in modern women. She firmly believes that every woman deserves to not only feel beautiful, but to also own their beauty. To be proud of who they are and where they come from. She works with real women to visually tell their stories.
Growing up in one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world, Erika developed a deep respect for the cultures around her from a young age. She creates every piece with a lot of research, understanding and guidance. She is currently studying at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa as well as working full time as a professional artist.
Erika’s story telling aims to make young women think about their self worth, their own strength, their own potential. Reminding them that women can be strong, women can be clever, women carry the miracle of life.
Women can do anything, all while being the most beautiful creature on the planet.
Her artwork can be found across New Zealand as well as in United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia, Thailand, Fiji, Indonesia and in the private homes of collectors around the world.
