Australian artist Arlo Mountford stands up in Bangkok

Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Art from the Victorian College of the Arts, Mountford’s work has been featured in various solo and group exhibitions. In 2007 his work was a recipient of the prestigious ABN AMRO Emerging Artist Award. He recently completed from a residency at the Frank Mohr Institute, Groningen, Netherlands.

For his ninth solo exhibition and first international premiere, Mountford will present two major animations: ‘Return to Point’ (2006) and ‘STAND UP’ (2007). Mountford will also unveil a new work, ‘Return to Form: NDINAVIA’, a film shot Partially in Venice, Italy and the Victorian Alps in Australia.

Audiences of both Thai and foreigners will be stimulated and entertained by these accomplished animation and moving image works. Simultaneously inspired by, and questioning the art and artists of the twentieth century, Mountford has created sophisticated works, which represent well-known icons in a new and humorous way, investigating their importance whilst subtly conveying an underlying respect for the value of contemporary art.

Arts Victoria has provided funding for the exhibition. The Australian Embassy Bangkok is assisting with coordination and organization.

Mountford will be arriving in Bangkok to talk about his work at the Art Center prior to the exhibition is opening reception at 6.30 pm on April 21. Admission is free. Please contact Tel: 02-344 6462 or 02- 218 2965 for further information.

The Gallery is open Monday to Friday, 9am – 7pm, Saturday from 9am – 4 pm, and is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Tel: 02- 218 2965.