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Triiike

EXHIBITION: Arthur Gallery Dec 1 2009

A fresh collection of fine art and giftware from the Triiike artists - together and alone.

1st Dec 2009 - 30th Jan 2010
Join us on Opening Night Sat 5th Dec 2009 5pm - 7pm
Complimentary drinks and nibbles. Live music from Dishpan Fingers.
Arthur Gallery. 35 Mair St, Ballarat (next to Blockbuster)
Opening night & exhibition is all free of charge

Take three commercial artists - take away the brief, the client and the boundaries.
Three styles merge with Triiike’s "tag team" method of illustration that takes art in directions that couldn't possibly be anticipated.

Further info, contact Emma at Arthur, 5332 9894 | emma@arthurcreative.com.au | www.arthurcreative.com.au

FREE ART: Ballarat Fine Art Gallery:

Asked to be involved in the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery's shift to free entry, Triiike responded with two days of live collaborations. Over 4000 onlookers attended the day. Triiike drew in their patented "tag-team" style producing about a dozen new works while curious on-lookers mused at how easy it would be for them to do the same! Revelers were encouraged to contribute to community collaborations with often amusing results. Triiike would like to thank the City of Ballarat and The Ballarat Fine Art Gallery for the opportunity to do what they love to do best before a live audience.

EXHIBITION: Arthur Gallery Opening

The 28th of August saw the end of the "Triiike" exhibition at the Arthur Gallery, Ballarat. The inaugural exhibition opening night featured "live collaborative illustrations" with over 400 attending, including local media, art officionardos and even the odd wino. Triiike displayed two original works and about a dozen limited edition prints, with the boys throwing in a smattering of their own individual works as well. Even though the exhibition has now ended, most of their works remain at Arthur for an indefinite period. Find out more at www.arthurcreative.com.au

MANUAL COLLABORATION: Session 01

There was a certain amount of trepidation for three digital artists leading up to their first manual collaborations together. None of the Triiike boys could predict if it was going to be a success or not, and we're still not sure, but we enjoy it! Original works are available for sale from these creative sessions...
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THE PORTRAITS: Triiike

Well it may not be the Archibald, but Triiike took on the time honored task of portraiture. Each member had to illustrate all three members as a set. Here's your chance to see what their "uncombined" stylings are like. Highlights include, Ben's attempt at drawing Trav's nipples, Trav's attempt to make Sam look scary (and it worked!), and Sam's way of using geometry as the basis of his attempts.
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THE TOTEMS: The original set

The latest Totems brief saw each member create a totem head from an illustrated wood template and then stacked to make a Totem pole. The boys then created a background or environment each to make a set of three final totem pole pieces. The results are crammed with in-jokes and bad-puns, but hey, they look good! Rumour has it that in the near future they may decide to throw the concept out there for other artists, so stay posted to possibly have a "triiike" at the Totem yourself!
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PAY IT FORWARD:

The very first brief completed by Triiike, before they were even known as Triiike! A simple idea, each member created a shape to pass on to the next artist, who then adds a little more, slowly forming the final character. Once it was agreed that each character was completed, the member who drew the first element created a backdrop to finish the job. Pretty simple, but completely unpredictable... (just the way we like it).
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Welcome to Triiike:

Professional illustrators are used to briefs, boundaries and objectives. Bound by the brief they create works that are partly theirs but in many ways mostly the corporations. Triiikes' three members are all from this commercial art discipline, and are equally successful in their own right. They have each been carving out their place in the corporate world of art, creating commissioned works – in their own distinct style - for the likes of McDonalds, Sony, Vodafone, Mambo, Mars, Flightpath & BRW from their studios in Ballarat.
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