Curriculum Vitae
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.
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Curriculum Vitae
Training/Experience:
- Current: Full-time artist, Brisbane – site-specific corporate commissions
- 2004-2010 : Partner & artist-in-residence – Moving Canvas Art Gallery
- 2009: Children's book illustrator
- 2008: Commission – Foyer 333 Ann St , Brisbane
- 2007: Course Teacher – University of Southern Qld Summer School Toowoomba: “Contemporary Acrylic Painting”
- 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
- 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
- 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
Banx Solo Exhibitions:
- 12 th – 21 st May, 2010 : Central Plaza One foyer, 345 Queen St , Brisbane
- 22 – 31 July, 2009: Central Plaza One foyer, 345 Queen St , Brisbane
- 6 th – 19 th November 2008: Chifley Tower , Chifley Square , Sydney
- 10 th -21 st December 2007: Central Plaza One, Brisbane CBD
- 18 th -31 st October 2007: 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:
- March 2010: Rotary Art Spectacular
- March 2009: Rotary Art Spectacular
- May 2009: Cerebral Palsy “Art for Arts Sake: Colours of Qld”
- June 2009: Waterfront Place – Art Promotions Qld 20 th Anniversary
- 2008: Moving Canvas – Central Plaza One, 345 Queen St , Brisbane
- 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: ‘Discovery' Exhibition/Moving Canvas, CP1, 345 Queen St Brisbane
- 2006; 2005; 2004: Painting “live” on stage for various charities including: Hear and Say; Ovarian Cancer Fund
- 2005: ‘Emerge' Exhibition/Moving Canvas, 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
Commissions & Collections:
- Anglo-Coal – Director's Office, London
- Office of the Information Commissioner
- Project Support PLC, Brisbane
- Sharp Corporation, Sydney
- Downer EDI (formerly Roche Mining)
- McInnes Wilson Lawyers, Brisbane – all artworks for new offices
- Clarke Kann Lawyers – Boardroom Brisbane & Sydney
- 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
Memberships:
Qld Artworkers Alliance
NAVA
Charities:
Hear & Say; Cerebral Palsy; Red Cross; Mater Hospital; Young Care; Abused Children's Trust; Elephant Orphanage Kenya
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I can... I will... I did
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 house
Make friends with freedom and uncertainty
Look forward to dreams. Cry during Movies
Swing as high as you can on a swing set, by moonlight
Cultivate moods. Refuse to “Be responsible.”
Do it for love
Take lots of naps
Give money away
Believe in magic
Celebrate every gorgeous moment
Take moon baths
Have wild imaginings, transformative dreams, and perfect calm
Draw 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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