The Latest Happenings in my World

This blog is where you will find my latest news. It can range from posting images of progress of the current commission to art crit to political or social commentary, both national and international. Anything, basically, that's commanding my attention and I feel is worth sharing with you, my reader. Enjoy. My previous blog can be found at jeffreyhamilton.blogspot.com

Vale Aziz Ulas, 1952-2012

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Australian-Turkish artist Aziz Ulas died 22.05.12, losing his battle with lung cancer. He left a huge body of work and a young son, Joscha, who is living in Berlin with his mother. On Saturday night (July 21st) Tap Gallery in Darlinghurst hosted a memorial exhibition celebrating Aziz's life and work. Proceeds of sales are to benefit Joscha.

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Aziz embraced life fully. He was one of those characters that makes an impression on everyone he meets. And his work demonstrated this passion. He explored his chosen medium of resin casting with admirable dedication but was continually frustrated with a lack of acceptance amongst the 'Art Establishment' in Australia, despite being well-recognised and supported in Germany where he lived for some years.

Gifts from AzizGifts from Aziz

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Lesley DymickLesley Dymick

Lifelong friend AlexLifelong friend Alex

After several warm and uplifting addresses on the night the MC announced that a box of studio experiments, photos and paraphernalia were available free for guests as a momento of the artist. I now have a beautiful little resin piece in brilliant scarlet and cerulean blue to remind me of Aziz.

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Tap Gallery's resident keyboardistTap Gallery's resident keyboardist

Guests at the exhibitionGuests at the exhibition

Guests at the exhibitionGuests at the exhibition

Guests at the exhibitionGuests at the exhibition

Vale Aziz Ulas, 1952-2012

21 Jul2012

Australian-Turkish artist Aziz Ulas died 22.05.12, losing his battle with lung cancer. He left a huge body of work and a young son, Joscha, who is living in Berlin with his mother. On Saturday night (July 21st) Tap Gallery in Darlinghurst hosted a memorial exhibition celebrating Aziz's life and work. Proceeds of sales are to benefit Joscha.

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Aziz embraced life fully. He was one of those characters that makes an impression on everyone he meets. And his work demonstrated this passion. He explored his chosen medium of resin casting with admirable dedication but was continually frustrated with a lack of acceptance amongst the 'Art Establishment' in Australia, despite being well-recognised and supported in Germany where he lived for some years.

Gifts from AzizGifts from Aziz

wordjammin MCwordjammin MC

Lesley DymickLesley Dymick

Lifelong friend AlexLifelong friend Alex

After several warm and uplifting addresses on the night the MC announced that a box of studio experiments, photos and paraphernalia were available free for guests as a momento of the artist. I now have a beautiful little resin piece in brilliant scarlet and cerulean blue to remind me of Aziz.

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Tap Gallery's resident keyboardistTap Gallery's resident keyboardist

Guests at the exhibitionGuests at the exhibition

Guests at the exhibitionGuests at the exhibition

Guests at the exhibitionGuests at the exhibition

This entry was posted on Saturday, July 21st, 2012 at 9:52 pm contemporary art, sydney, australian artist aziz ulas, resin, turkey, tap gallery, resins, turkeys

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The Latest Happenings in my World

This blog is where you will find my latest news. It can range from posting images of progress of the current commission to art crit to political or social commentary, both national and international. Anything, basically, that's commanding my attention and I feel is worth sharing with you, my reader. Enjoy. My previous blog can be found at jeffreyhamilton.blogspot.com