Artist exhibits in Redfern

Wagstaffe artist Mr Ian Provest will exhibit his photomedia work at the Arthere Photomedia Gallery in Redfern from March 16 to April 4.

Mr Provest, who works from the old Woy Woy abattoir site which closed in 2003, said the space and spiritual experience of the quiet cathedral-like industrial interiors have both uniquely influenced and inspired his work.

"I've found that the times I'm most inspired are at the beginning and end of the day when I best respond to the quietness, light and energy.

"It has been both rewarding and challenging living and working here, but it provides me with a fantastic opportunity for creativity," he said.

Shooting mostly on medium format, the work has been created on site and hand printed by Provest in his studio, using the highest quality archival museum grade pigment ink paper.

Provest said he was inspired by the work and aesthetic of artists William Eggleston, Bill Viola, and Richard Long.

Media Release, 1 Mar 2013

Cassandra French, Pop-Up Publicity