14 July 2015

Next Monday 20 through to Thursday 23 July will see the creation of Shepparton Art Museum’s 20th drawing wall by Melbourne-based artist Jordan Marani.

Marani's practise uses vibrant geometries and intersecting planes that entice through their formal relationships and delectable hues. Closer inspection reveals ‘colourful language' in the form of four letter expletives within the compositional structure. Over the last 25 years Marani has explored profanity drawn from the ugly vernacular of Australian politics and the pub. Employing a liberal serving of cheek, silliness, and a devil may care attitude, Marani reminds us not to take art and life too seriously.

Jordan said:
‘My work is dark but humorous, blends lowbrow culture with high art and involves personal narratives and cynical observations of the human condition. Through painting and sculpture employing bright colour, humour and word play, I aim to explore the funny side of the dark side.'

From 2008-2011 Jordan was co-founder and director of Hell Gallery. His work has been exhibited at Tate Modern, the National Gallery of Victoria, Static Gallery Liverpool, Switchback Gallery, 200 Gertrude Street, Daine Singer, Neon Parc, Utopian Slumps, Ryan Renshaw, Ray Hughes Gallery, Powell Street Gallery and at ARIs including Death Be Kind, Inflight, Seventh, and West Space. He is represented by Daine Singer.

Jordan will begin working on the Drawing Wall #20 this Monday 20 July at 11am. You're welcome to visit SAM and watch him at work throughout the week while enjoying a coffee and great art.

MEDIA Amina Barolli, Shepparton Art Museum
p (+61 3) 5832 9522 amina.barolli@shepparton.vic.gov.au