31 March 2016

with Tully Moore.

The Shepparton Art Museum’s Drawing Wall project is an ongoing series of commissioned, temporary, site-specific wall drawings or installations that enliven the foyer space of the Eastbank Centre, directly outside SAM. Drawing Wall projects often revolve round conversations and collaborations and provide members of the public an opportunity to interact with artists during installations.

The SAM Drawing Wall has allowed SAM to expand its exhibitions beyond the gallery and has given the community the opportunity to experience art in a unique space. Art outside the gallery allows the viewer to consider art in an everyday context and give thought to the way we interact with it as we go about our daily lives.

SAM’s first Drawing Wall for 2016 has been completed by Melbourne-based artist Tully Moore.

Tully Moore’s work frequently incorporates logos, emblems and insignia that speak about locality and place through cultural symbols. These often include sports team badges, corporate logos and sub-cultural motifs. Drawing on subjects found in the urban landscape, Moore communicates in exacting detail through painting.

Having grown up in the regional town of Orange, Moore is interested in exploring the history of local regional towns through visual imagery and signage. He sees parallels between Shepparton and his hometown of Orange: both are rural towns, and the industries of both towns have changed and evolved through the impact of globalisation and technology. He has focussed on the local company SPC (Shepparton Preserving Company) Ardmona, which was originally a locally owned and run company, that primarily sourced fruits from local suppliers and employed many local staff. SPC Ardmona is now part of a global brand: owned by Coca – Cola Amatil, their famous soft-drink brand is instantly recognised around the world.

 Since completing his Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours), Melbourne-based artist Moore has exhibited extensively in Victoria including exhibitions at Gertrude Contemporary, West Space and the National Gallery of Victoria as part of Melbourne Now.