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BANX...
Picture: Banx in his studio hand-painting 260 invitations for the 'Emerge' exhibition, Central Plaza One
Brisbane based self-taught artist and children’s book illustrator, Mike Banks (aka Banx) has illustrated and drawn for most of his life, following several generations of artists in his family. Partner and Artist in residence at Moving Canvas Art Gallery, 870 Brunswick Street, Brisbane 4005 offering Art Sales and Art Rental to Corporate and Residential collectors.
Banx's current direction is contemporary abstract, and semi-realism. His 'Butterfly Effect' series are becoming collectable's.
An artist-in-residence at The Quarry in Whangarei, New Zealand before moving to Australia, Banx organised and ran art courses, life drawing groups and drawing courses for special-needs students, and taught privately as support for 'Home Schooling'. A hospitality-industry trainer in London; carpenter and a commercial signage designer in a former life, Banx's current passions extend to site-specific & construction art for Corporate Offices, working in acrylics, oils and other media. His many varied works are held in private and public collections throughout Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Banx is particularly inspired by artists Van Gogh, Jackson Pollock and Brett Whiteley - artists who dared to be different in their time.
Curriculum Vitae
Training/Experience: Current: Full-time artist, Brisbane – site-specific corporate commissions Partner – Moving Canvas Art Gallery , Brisbane
2008: website design www.artyfox.com 2007: Course Tutor – University of Southern Qld Summer School Toowoomba: “Contemporary Acrylic Painting” 2007: Website Design www.megafeather.com 2007: Children's book published (illustrator and co-author) “Meg A. Feather and The Forest Games” distributed throughout Australia & New Zealand see www.megafeather.com including Te Papa Museum, NZ 1999 – 2007: Life drawing tutor, various galleries and USQ 2004 – 2007: Artist-In-Residence: Moving Canvas Art Rentals & Sales 2007: Avant Card feature artist 2006: Artist chosen to supply works for Foxtel's Top Model TV Show 2005: Magistrates Court & Supreme Court artist – Channel Ten 2005: Forest Lake Secondary College – artist residency 2005: website Design www.banx.com.au 2004: Website maintenance www.movingcanvas.com.au 2004: TAFE Web Design 2002: Designer creative signage – Port of Call Gallery, Russell NZ 1999: Lithography, The Quarry, Whangarei , New Zealand 1999: Artist-in-Residence & Administrator ‘The Quarry' Whangarei, NZ 1998: ‘Home Schooling' art tutor, Auckland New Zealand 1990's: artist & cabinet maker
Solo Exhibitions: 6th – 18th November 2008: ‘Splashing Out' in Sydney , Chifley Tower , Sydney 10th -21st December 2007: ‘Summer Sizzle' Central Plaza One, Brisbane CBD 18th -31st October 2007: ‘Colours of Sydney ' Chifley Tower , Chifley Square , Sydney CBD May 2007: Banx Gallery – Woolloongabba, Brisbane November 2006 – April 2007: CP2 Gallery, Eagle Street , Brisbane December 2006: The Windmill, Bargara , Queensland September 2006: Central Plaza One, 345 Queen Street , Brisbane 2005: Freestyle Tout, Emporium; Watt Restaurant; Moray St Restaurant
Selected Group Exhibitions 2008: Moving Canvas ‘Make a Splash' in Brisbane , Central Plaza One Foyer 2007: Moving Canvas ‘A Palette of Artists' Central Plaza One Foyer, Brisbane 2007: ‘Imaginings' by Art Promotions Qld, Waterfront Place , Eagle St Brisbane 2007: Rivercity Feature artist, including painting “live” on stage event 2007 & 2006: Abused Children Trust art exhibition 2007: Rotary Art Spectacular – Riverside Centre, Brisbane 2007: Nudgee Boys College ( St Joseph 's) art exhibition 2007 & 2006: The Reserve Vault, Adelaide St , Brisbane 2007& 2006: Botanix art gallery, Wellington Point 2007& 2006: Rivercity & Windows of Opportunity Exhibitions by Cerebral Palsy League of Qld; The Powerhouse 2007; 2006; 2005: Various private school art exhibitions : Terrace; BBGS 2006: Moving Canvas ‘Discovery' Exhibition, CP1, 345 Queen St Brisbane 2006; 2005; 2004: Painting “live” on stage for various charities including: Hear and Say; Ovarian Cancer Fund 2005: Moving Canvas ‘Emerge' Exhibition, Central Plaza Foyer, Brisbane CBD 2005: FrameZ & DeZign, Gold Coast 2005: Ascot Art Gallery : Director's Choice 2005: Gallery Six, Brisbane 2005: Painted two CBD traffic signal boxes for Brisbane City Council 2004: Art Bureau, Wellington NZ 2003, 2002, 2001: Port of Call Gallery, Bay of Islands NZ 2003, 2002, 2001: The Colonial Gallery, Russell, NZ
Scheduled Art Exhibitions: 2008: Solo exhibition 6 th - 19 th November – Chifley Tower , Sydney
Commissions & Collections: Mirvac/Devine Property Development/ML Design Architects – 333 Ann St , Brisbane – Foyer Piece (commission) HLB Mann Judd - Brisbane AVKO Mining - Brisbane Talent2 - Brisbane Office of Information Commissioner Brisbane Project Support Plc, Brisbane Sharp Corporation, Sydney ClarkeKann Solicitors, Boardroom, Sydney Private Collections, Sydney Private Collection, Netherlands Anglo-Coal – Director's Office, London Citygroup, Brisbane Identity, Brisbane Downer EDI (formerly Roche Mining) Brisbane – all artworks for executive level McInnes Wilson Lawyers, Brisbane – all artworks for new offices (23 in total) ClarkeKann Lawyers, Brisbane – Boardroom WHD Lawyers, Brisbane – reception and all meeting rooms Whytes Financial Services – various meeting rooms Mirvac Property Developers – various pieces for their collection Harry Poulos Architects Toyota Financial Services, Brisbane Hall & Browns Accountants, Brisbane Select Australasia Recruitment, Brisbane Chandler MacLeod Recruitment, Wellington , NZ McCulloughs Robertson Lawyers, Brisbane Johnston Rorke Accountants, Brisbane Ergon Energy & Powerdirect, Brisbane Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) Brisbane Lindwall Schweikert Lawyers Magellan Petroleum Refund Home Loans QIC Townsville City Council Dibbs, Abbott Stillman Lawyers Education City , Springfield Lakes Campus Escape Interiors Cosmopolitan Developments Executive People Recruitment, Brisbane Focus Legal Recruitment, Brisbane Numerous private commissions & collections both in Australia and overseas
Critical Reviews and other Publications: Brisbane Courier Mail – Business section 24.1.06 Style Magazine – Dec 05 City North News, Brisbane – Vibe 30 June 05 Courier Mail – ‘My Shed' by Brian Williams 12 April 05 The Courier Mail – Prime Site by Bob Wilson 4 March 05 Courier Mail ‘Home' lift out Magazine 10 Sept 05 Sunday Mail, Ken Lord's social pages – opening of Ascot Gallery The Northern Advocate, Whangarei, 22 Nov 2000
Memberships: Qld Artworkers Alliance NAVA Moving Canvas Art Gallery
Interests: Travelling, Films, Music, The Arts, Dining out, Rugby Union , Nature |
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Courier-Mail - Page 6, 'My Shed' by Brian Williams Tuesday, 12th April, 2005 |
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In Residence at
Forest Lake College
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Links to where Banx can be viewed:
Art Gallery, 870 Brunswick St, Brisbane 4005
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www.movingcanvas.com.au |
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http://www.artworkers.org/ |
Brisbane Artist Directory
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http://www.brisbaneartistsdirectory.com/ |
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How to be an Artist
Stay loose. Learn to Watch snails Plant impossible gardens Invite someone dangerous to tea Make little signs that say “YES!” and post them all over your houseMake friends with freedom and uncertaintyLook forward to dreams. Cry during MoviesSwing as high as you can on a swing set, by moonlightCultivate moods. Refuse to “Be responsible.”Do it for loveTake lots of napsGive money awayBelieve in magicCelebrate every gorgeous momentTake moon bathsHave wild imaginings, transformative dreams, and perfect calmDraw on the walls Read every day Imagine yourself magic Giggle with children Listen to old people Open up Dive in Be Free Bless yourself Drive away fear Play with everything Entertain your inner child You are innocent Build a fort with blankets Get wet Hug trees Write love letters |
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Friday, August 8, 2008 8:45 PM
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