Arts Project Australia
Visions of Utopia Workshop
This workshop invites participants to embark on a creative journey to design and draw components of a new imaginary city. Artists of all skill levels are welcome to explore the limitless possibilities of urban landscapes through their imagination and experience.
Using collage and drawing, we will look at how to bring imaginary cityscapes to life. Participants will create their own metropolitan drawings, integrating elements that resonate with their personal vision. For the finale, we will combine the sections to create a collectively constructed Megacity of Dreams.
Visions of Utopia takes place within the exhibition Metropolis, curated by Amelia Winata, at the Arts Project Australia Gallery.
The workshop is presented by exhibiting artist Jordan Halsall, with guest Arts Project Australia artists Samraing Chea and Samantha Ashdown.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Jordan Halsall is an artist based in Narrm/Melbourne who works in the realm of Sculpture and Painting. He co-directed the gallery Savage Garden and is a past board member of TCB Gallery. Halsall completed a Bachelor of Fine Art at VCA in 2018 and Honours at Monash University in 2019 before completing a Masters of Architecture in 2023.
ABOUT THE APA GUEST ARTISTS
Samraing Chea’s artwork, primarily created with graphite and coloured pencils, offers nuanced commentary on commerce, politics, and urban social environments. His work skilfully combines humour with social critique, using both historical and contemporary imagery to expose the ironies and idiosyncrasies of everyday life. This juxtaposition creates a vivid portrayal of modern complexities, often exploring the tensions inherent in urban landscapes and inviting viewers to reflect on the absurdities and intricacies of society. His work is held in private collections worldwide.
Samantha Ashdown is an emerging artist working in printmaking, collage, pastel and gouache. She explores a variety of subject matter including still life, landscapes, portraiture and urban scenes. Ashdown has been part of Arts Project Australia since 2000 and has exhibited nationally. She has work held in public collections including the National Gallery of Victoria, and in national private collections.
Venue
Perry Street Building
Collingwood Yards
Collingwood, 3066
Accessibility
Floor access to the Perry Street Building can be made via the following paths. From 30A Perry Street, a footpath leads to the retail area of Perry St (UG) and courtyard. The Perry Street Lift can be accessed via 30A and 30B Perry Street, allowing access to levels 1 and 2 of Perry Street Building. From Johnston Street access to Perry St Building can be made by crossing the courtyard.
Accessible toilets are located in three areas within the Perry Street Building. On the Upper Ground Level (Level UG) the accessible toilets are located in the service corridor in the northern part of the Building. near the staircase. These toilets are open throughout event hours. On L1 and L2 the toilets are located in the northern part of the building, behind heavy manual blue double doors. All accessible toilets are equipped with manual locks, exit buttons and grab rails.