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‘Portrait Of Alice’ A Finalist In The 2023 Lethbridge 20 000

My work ‘Portrait Of Alice’, commissioned by The Blue Rose Magazine, has been selected as a finalist in the Lethbridge Gallery 20000 Small Scale Art Awards for 2023.

‘Portrait of Alice’ 📹 Commissioned by The Blue Rose Magazine 2022 15.5 x 21.5cm Mixed media on watercolour paper.

To view the entire collection of finalist artworks please click HERE. The finalist exhibitions, both online and in person will run from the 17th – 27th of June.

The exhibition’s Opening Event, including the announcement of winners, will take place on the 24th of June in the gallery from 5pm – 7pm. All are welcome to attend.

From the Lethbridge 20 000 website: With a first prize of $20 000, the Lethbridge Art Award is open to national and international artists for small-scale artworks. Entrants may submit a 2D or 3D artwork up to 61cm (24 inches) in height, width, or depth.Judging is based on three equally evaluated criteria of creativity, originality, and skill.

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My Patreon Page Launches 6/6 @ 6pm!

Featuring three unique tiers for you to access more original art and content than you could hair-flip a braided pony-tail at; my Patreon is gonna see a whole lot of action and you’re not going to want to miss a second of it.

Patreon Reveal video filmed by Sophie Haylen
Tom wears dress, balaclava, shorts and accessories by Nixi Killick.

I’ve been saving up a whole bunch of erotic art and exclusive content including audio *and* visual treats to take you behind the scenes of how I plan, execute and promote my works. You’ll get access to BTS blogs, photosets, videos, visual art that would have both my Instagram and Facebook profiles flagged in seconds, discounts, early access to sales and store items… and so much more. See you next Tuesday!

Photography by Sophie Haylen
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‘Mirror Mirror’ A Finalist In The 2023 Burwood Art Prize

My portrait of make up artist and influencer Marcus Pettacia, ‘Mirror Mirror’, is a Finalist in this year’s Burwood Art Prize. The exhibition is currently showing at the Burwood Library and Hub until June 18th.

Photography by Sean Alves

From the Burwood Council website: Artists were encouraged artists to see these themes as lenses through which their art can be perceived by different people in different ways. A portal and invitation for our audiences to explore broader ideas around identity, community, culture and personal experience. 

Click here to download the 2023 Burwood Art Prize catalogue.

Click here to vote for ‘Mirror Mirror’ to win the People’s Choice Award once you’ve visited the exhibition.

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‘Phresh Produce’ @ Luna Studios Opens Wednesday 1st March

4 artists are taking over Luna Studios March 1 – 7 in an exhibition that is set to add some heat to your walls. Join us on opening night, March 1st, from 6pm – 9pm at Luna Studio (465 King Street, Newtown) for complimentary wine and beer from our friends at Philter Brewing.

I’m exhibiting a body of previously unseen works which to date have landed me multiple Community Guidelines strikes. I’ve been a very bad girl. A very, very, bad, bad girl Gaga.

The Artists:
Tom Christophersen
Kasia Frankowicz
Abbey Bryon
Phresh Blood

To secure a spot at our opening night you can guarantee your attendance by registering for free tickets here.

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‘Life In Colour’ @ Sketch Co. Gallery Opens Thursday 16 March

I’m so thrilled to be exhibiting amongst an excellent cohort of Queer artists for Sketch Co. Gallery’s World Pride exhibition ‘Life In Colour’. Opening night is this Thursday. I’d love to see you there for a drink and a chat! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💗

‘Life In Colour’
16th FEBRUARY – 4th MARCH 2023 Sketch Co. Gallery, 420 Crown Street Surry Hills, NSW
Opening Night: 5 – 7pm. ALL WELCOME!

From Sketch Co.: We have have connected with new emerging and established artists as well as our own existing artists to participate in our group exhibition to celebrate the momentous occasion that is World Pride finally coming to Sydney.  The artists exhibiting with us represent the diverse voices of the LGBTQIA+ community from Australia’s contemporary art scene, reflecting the diversity of sexuality and gender. 

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Small Works Art Prize 2023 @ Brunswick Street Gallery

I have two works currently hanging in the Small Works Art Prize at Brunswick Street Gallery, Naarm. If you’re in Melbourne I highly encourage you to check out this incredible exhibition.

My works ‘Arias’ and ‘Portrait of Alice’ are both featured in the 2023 SWAP.

From BSG: Brunswick Street Gallery is excited to welcome you back for another talent-packed Small Works Art Prize showcase exhibition, with more than 1000 artworks measuring 35x35x35 or less, from artists at all stages of their career from across Australia and beyond.

Featuring painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, tapestry and more, this spectacular showcase is not to be missed!

The Small Works Art Prize is open until the 20th of January 2023.

Please click here to visit their site for details.

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2021 Bluethumb Art Prize Winners Exhibition at 1 Denison

Two of my works (‘Lensed’ and ‘Purge.EXE’) are currently hanging in the Bluethumb Art #BluethumbArtPrize2021 Winners’ Exhibition at 1 Denison in North Sydney. You can check out the show and all the incredible works from the Winners cohort until the 23rd of September.

Photography by Shayben Moussa

Both my works are for sale and can be purchased via the hyperlinks below:

🦋 Purchase ‘Lensed’ here
🦋 Purchase ‘Purge.EXE’ here
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‘JACK’ A Finalist In The Lethbridge 20000 Small Scale Art Awards

My work ‘JACK’ has been selected as an online Finalist in the Lethbridge Gallery 20000 small scale art awards for 2022. You can check out the cohort of Finalists HERE. The Finalist exhibitions, both online and in person will run from the 10th – 18th of June.

Please note all the works from the exhibitions are available for purchase by following the above link.

Please use the ‘Contact’ page for details on how to order a Gallery quality Giclee Fine Art Print of this work.

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‘Lensed’ Wins The 2021 Bluethumb Art Prize’s People Choice Award

I’m thrilled to be able to announce that my portrait ‘Lensed’ has won the People’s Choice Award at the 2021 Bluethumb Art Prize, Australia’s largest Art Prize!

I want to personally thank every single person who voted for me, shared my posts and created a buzz around the work. The wave of support I received was incredibly touching and affirming, particularly after this year.

You can read about the work and prize over on the Bluethumb Site by clicking here.

I want to also thank Maddie, my subject and Paul Doran, my framer, as well as Bluethumb for supporting Australian Queer artists.

‘Lensed’ can still be purchased by clicking here.

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Vote for ‘Lensed’ In The BlueThumb Art Prize

My work ‘Lensed’ was a Finalist in this year’s Bluethumb Art Prize! A true honour to be amongst such great company and so many inspiring Australian artists.

This means you can vote for ‘Lensed’ to win the People’s Choice Award!

Simply click here to register, click the ‘Vote’ button under my work and allow me the opportunity to exhibit at next year’s winners exhibition.

Also don’t forget that this weekend there is a massive sale over at my Bluethumb Store!

🖤Save 10% off any order using code COLLECT10
🖤Save 15% off orders >$1,500 using code COLLECT15

Sale ends 29 November 💙

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