bello benischauer ::: review

THE HARLEQUIN PROJECT: MAKING OF YOUNG AUSTRALIA
in collaboration with the Biscuit Factory Arts Centre Fremantle WA from February 2007

ENLIGHTENED... crossing the aethetic boundary
an exhibition with paintings at the University Club of Western Australia
opening: 30th March, 5:30pm - live music and video performance
exhibition runs until 27th April 2007

manipulated takes part in the 10th International Film and Video Festival, Detroit at the Museum for New Art (MONA)
from March 9 through March 31, 2007

the EXHIBITION at the Kings Hotel Perth is EXTENDED to the 30th of June 2006!

SOLO E X H I B I T I O N dates: 16.01.06 - 30.06.06, an overview of his two-dimensional work by touching on some of his series and most important themes

...Bello's work explores the relationship between humans and nature - the polarity between man as a part of nature and man as the creator - leaving his mark on nature in every act from drawing with a stick in the sand to building a monument. But more to the point, his work expresses the deep connection he feels to the breadth of humanity. In a world defined by borders and divisions, Bello's work explores the fact that - despite the isms, ists, classes and clans we adopt - we are at base, simply human - and more alike than we are different. Bello is a passionate man who never hesitates to express his beliefs about what's right and what's wrong: He is passionate about the environment, about human rights, about the collision of ideals between Western Culture and the Third World and about crisis of identity in this age of global culture and yet, his works are quiet - allowing us to see the simple beauty of the world the way he sees it - full of rich patterns, layers, shadows and light. Bello's works are direct, energetic, joyful and full of the celebration of life. They are glimpses into the sweet, simple, loving and childlike soul of the man.
SANDRA ADAMS, 2006

The citySTUDIO was founded by bello benischauer. People are welcome: Mo-Fr, 10am to 3pm

"...the interaction between individuals and city spaces is the focus of Benischauer's Temporary Contemporary, an "interactive" city studio opening on St Georges Terrace from 1st of Feb. Temporary Contemporary will give CBD-dwellers a first-hand insight into the meaning of "art in process" with plans for active painting sessions, a gallery space, forums and a digital lounge. The studio's ongoing projects will revolve around a cluster of themes. What does individual identity mean in an era of globalisation? Can a single inhabitant have a cultural consciousness in anonymous city spaces, where business generally takes precedence over art? "The studio will be a space for getting into an open dialogue with the public", Benischauer says. "It's designed to reach people around their businesses and get them involved in my work."
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN

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