Vein Cage : A Praxis of Existence and Identity

Curated by Summer Hiskens-Ravest

Saturday 18th September - 23rd September, 2021

KEPK Gallery, Station Rd, Yeerongpilly, Meanjin.

OPENING NIGHT:  6:30pm Saturday September 18th

TICKETS: Pay what you can DONATION ENTRY (CASH AND CARD AVAILABLE)

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ARTIST TALKS:  6pm Wednesday September 22ND

TICKETS: FREE, PLEASE RSVP

Vein Cage : A Praxis of Existence and Identity, is a Group Exhibition showcasing the diversity and strength of Artists, Musicians, and Performers working within the experimental, underground, and emerging scenes in Meanjin. Through the use of a multitude of mediums, such as sculpture, installation, paintings, mixed-media, and live sound performances, the artists create a multi-sensory, intimate experience.

The artists explore an array of concepts surrounding themes of Queer Identity, Gender, Culture, Conscious Observation, and Wilful Disruption. This collection of work is relevant to current social and political themes of existentialism and the deconstruction of the human experience, and opens up a conversation of vulnerability, individuality, resilience, and presence.

The title ‘VEIN CAGE’ refers to our mortal bodies, in which we are currently trapped, the praxis of exploring existence, and identity is approached throughout our creative processes, and expressions.

Visual Artists: Benjamin Ramsey, Des Skordilis, Kit Syvret, Pamela Rosel,

Summer Hiskens-Ravest, Wiremu Hohaia, Yvette Ofa Agapow

Live Performances: Amanda Terry, Moscos, Yvette Ofa Agapow

A grunge-style poster for an event titled 'VEN CAVE: A Praxis of Existence and Identity,' featuring a black-and-white photo of a woman with short dark hair, earbuds, and a dotted shirt. The poster includes text about South Australian artist Summer Hiskens-Ravest, detailing their diverse artistic practice, pseudonym Sylva Vy, and themes of dadaism and DIY practice. It lists event dates from September 18 to September 23, 2021, and includes logos for Backbone and Queensland Government, as well as social media handle @SUMMERHISKENSRAVEST.COM.
A textured newspaper-style poster featuring an artist's portrait, colorful abstract shapes, and text about Des Skordilis, an illustrator from Meanjin, Australia. The poster includes logos, a web address, and an Instagram icon.
Black and white flyer promoting an art exhibition by Benjamin Des Ramsey, featuring his photo and details about his multidisciplinary art practice exploring queer experience, textiles, sculpture, and culture. Contains logos of BackBone and Queensland Government, with event dates from September 18 to September 23, 2021.
An art exhibition flyer titled "VEN CAGE: A Praxis of Existence and Identity" featuring artists Benjamin Ramsey, Des Skordilis, Kit Syvrt, Queena Grot, Summer Hiskens-Ravest, Wiremu Hohai'a, Yvette Ofa Agapow, with a live performance by Amanda Terry, Moscos, Yvette Ofa Agapow at KEPK GALLERY, Station Road, Yeerongpilly, Queensland. The exhibition runs from September 18 to September 23, 2021, and is supported by the Queensland Government.
A flyer or poster for Yvette Ofa Agapow, a noise, improvisation, and performance artist. It features a black and white photograph of her working with electronic equipment. The text describes her artistic practice, mainly in traditional lands belonging to the Jagera/Turrbal people. The flyer includes logos of Backbones and Queensland Government, and social media and website links.
A poster featuring a black and white photo of a person holding a hammer, overlaid with colorful abstract artwork. Text describes Kit Syvret, a queer, trans emerging artist, and includes a quote about their artistic work. The poster includes logos for Backbone, Queensland Government, and Cyborgmeat, with event dates and theme.
A flyer or poster featuring information about Moscos AKA, an Iranian sound artist based in Australia. It includes a photo of the artist at their electronic music setup, with details about their style and equipment, and mentions event dates from September 18 to September 23, 2021.
Poster for an exhibition titled 'VENEZACE: A PRAXIS OF EXISTENCE AND IDENTITY' from September 18 to September 23, 2021, featuring artist Wiremu Hohaia. The poster includes a black-and-white portrait of Wiremu Hohaia and an artwork of a bust sculpture. The poster has a textured, crumpled paper background with logos for Backbone and the Queensland Government at the bottom left, and an Instagram handle '@WIREMUHOAIA' at the bottom right.
A promotional flyer for an event titled 'VENICE' with dates 18/09/21 to 23/09/21, featuring Amanda Terry, an experimental noise artist. The flyer includes a black and white photo of a person in a wheelchair performing with sound equipment, with text describing her artistic practice. Logos for BackBone and Queensland Government are at the bottom, along with a website URL for Amanda Terry.
Event poster for Venice, a cultural event, featuring an artist named Queena Grot, with dates September 18-23, 2021, and artwork of a ceramic lamp and a woman, and a black and white sculpture of a chair.

This project is presented as a part of Backbone Festival and proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. Backbone’s Young Producers Program is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.