Not With a Whimper But With a Bang @ PolyGallery

When the pin is pulled Mr grenade is no longer our friend - a.m. ink on board, 2010

The handout for the latest show at PolyGallery summed up the exhibition nicely: “pieces by a range of disturbed young artists whose work is executed with dark humor and astonishing talent”. Love it!

When the world says so - Kathy Leung, watercolour & ink on paper, 2010

This is the first show from young curator Brandy Alexander. We have seen her photographic work in group shows around Sydney and it is clear that she’s made connections with a impressive list of like-minded artist. The collection lived up to it’s name, with artworks that were disturbing, violent, macabre and some that were subtle and beautifully melancholy.

The Brood (top) + The Truth (right) + Tales of the Dislocated (bottom) - Sarah Korte, ink, gouache, charcoal & pencil, 2009-2010

The composition and execution of Sarah Korte’s recent work was stunning.

Illuminated - Daus Von Roe, oils & ink, 2010

Equally as impressive was the technical skill and imagination of Daus Von Roe. The combination of airbrushing and oil painting in single works created made for incredible detail and complexity.

Growing Pains - Daus Von Roe, urethane, 2010

Bad Idea - Troy Hammerton, digital photo in resin, 2010

Of all the attempts to “disturb” Troy Hammerton’s mousetrap photos took the prize. There is something so much more cringe-worthy when anticipation is involved! The tight crop lets you imagine that your own tongue is in the trap and left us with phantom tongue pain.