Andrew Mangelsdorf
brenner studio – Newcastle
brenner studio, Newcastle – 67 Parry Street
THINK international art and the mind can wander from extraordinary masterpieces to gallery theft and cultural espionage.
For Nicole Jelecich, a global art consultant who has opened contemporary art and customised furniture showroom Brenner Studio in Newcastle West, these things are hardly a stretch of imagination.
Raised in New Zealand by an architect father and ‘‘artsy’’ mother, Ms Jelecich studied fine arts before opening her first design store in Auckland.
Moving to Fiji, she sourced large murals and art works for luxury hotels including the Shangri-La Resort, before relocating to Hong Kong in 2000. ‘‘I helped set up the first contemporary art leasing company there, because until then there had only been traditional Chinese art,’’ she said.
Hired by corporates including Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse and Suncorp, she placed art pieces in offices and public spaces. ‘‘A lot of times it was about pushing the envelope, encouraging clients to choose something that didn’t become wallpaper,’’ she said.
During her 13-year Hong Kong stint, Ms Jelecich worked on seven-figure art contracts for the city’s wealthiest residents and recalls half a million dollars worth of sculptures ‘‘disappearing’’ as they were transported from storage to a luxury hotel.
Eighteen years abroad have made it tough to resettle in Newcastle, where her partner is based. But setting up Brenner Studio, the first retail offering in Hunter Design School founder Donna Burrell’s new design hub, has helped.
Ms Jelecich stocks an eclectic range of contemporary art, hand-blown glass jewellery from Venice’s famed Murano islands and is the only Australian stockist for Dutch custom-made furniture maker Leolux.
And what tips for those with a view to starting an art collection?
‘‘Buy what you love, not what other people think you should buy, and try to be adventurous. ‘‘ It can be good to purchase outside your comfort zone.’’
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the look
the look interactive light box installation
you control the mood & the look
FORMWORKS GROUP EXHIBITION
Contemporary group exhibition of mixed medium 3D assemblage wall relief and wall relief sculpture.
Soho Galleries Sydney
Corner Crown & Cathedral Street (104 Cathedral) t 02 9326 9066
various works by Andrew including the Elizabeth Taylor Warhol inspired TAYLOR MADE series
Tue – Sun 12:00 – 6:00pm until March 14
FORMWORKS GROUP EXHIBITION @ Soho Galleries Sydney
various works by Andrew including the TAYLOR MADE series
Liz Taylor, Artbydorfs spin on a Warhol classic. Perspex, masonite, epoxy, wood, enamel paint
FORMWORKS GROUP EXHIBITION
PREVIEW on FEBRUARY 9, 6-8pm Soho Galleries Sydney
Address: Cnr Crown & Cathedral StreetContemporary group exhibition of mixed medium 3D assemblage wall relief and wall relief sculpture.
Following the preview exhibition hours : Tue – Sun 12:00 – 6:00pm until March 14
ArtbyDorf Art2Muse Double Bay
Art2Muse
357 New South Head Road
Double Bay, Sydney
Easter weekend hours:
Closed Friday 6th April 2012
Open 10am – 4pm Saturday 7th April 2012
Open by appointment Monday & Tuesday t 02 9607 3299
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Interactive lightbox installation
Famous Faces Interactive lightbox installation on show now
you control the colour & the mood
ART MONTH EVENT Exhibiting for March
Corner Crewe & Rothschild Avenue, Rosebery
Thursday to Sunday (and by appointment) t 02 9326 9066 e art@sohogalleries.net
Street parking available
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Art Month Sydney 2012 Famous Faces
Art Month continues with “Art by Night”
Famous Faces
@ Soho ANNEX SOUTH – 6 – 8pm Thursday 15th March runs until the end of March
Corner Crew & Rothschild Avenue, Rosebery*
*street parking available
Famous Faces – Join us – Opening Preview Sunday March 11 at 3:00pm
Join us for art by dorf Famous Faces Opening Preview Sunday March 11 at 3:00pm showing until April 14
Soho Gallery space ANNEX SOUTH…Corner Rothschild Avenue and Crewe Place, Rosebery, NSW
Public Event · By Soho Galleries SYDNEY part of FORM WORKS GROUP RELIEF EXHIBITION for ART MONTH SYDNEY 2012 initiative, Soho Annex South presents beautiful Relief works in Mixed Media & Electric Light Assemblage, providing a fresh look at what really constitutes art. A range of various large and small scale works make up this huge installation.
Famous Faces for Art Month
On show this weekend @ Soho Annex – Corner Crew & Rothschild Avenue, Rosebery – on show and sale until 14 April in Sydney
‘pink is the new black’ Mosman art prize finalist
Andrew Mangelsdorf Artbydorf 