ECLECTIC ST

The eclectic mix of talented art professionals currently working out of Easey Street Artist Studios, highlights the richly diverse nature of artistic practice, NOW.

ECLECTIC ST. is a visual culmination of the exciting new art coming out of Easey Street. Taking form as a contemporary salon, this exhibition showcases the richly diverse works of nine ‘Easey’ artists in a visual celebration of art’s innate subjectivity ­ weaving an eclectic journey of self-discovery, nostalgia and experience.

Over the last eighteen years, Easey Street Artist Studios have undergone varying stages of transformation. The longstanding warehouse the studios reside in, has evolved from a small space perfect for the keen amateur artist ­ into a budding contemporary arts hub thriving in the heart of Melbourne's visual arts precinct ­ Collingwood.

This evolution together with Easey Street's enduring professionalism, and community mindedness, has been catalytic for its new­found status as one of Melbourne’s leading visual arts studios.

Director of the studios, Lesley Walsh is ensuring the progress continues at Easey Street ­ upping the game this year by introducing professional opportunities for the artists at Easey Street to exhibit their work. Walsh is introducing a new professional development program that will encourage collaborative relationships between Easey Artists and local emerging curators.

ECLECTIC ST. signifies the inception of this new professional outlet for Easey Street Artist Studios and stands as a testament to Walsh’s constant commitment to contemporary art practice and supporting emerging artists.

This exhibition weaves an intricate and revealing web of passion, growth and experimentation ­ a collective embodiment of the constant strive of the artist emerging and the interdisciplinary nature of art practice today.