#wroughtmaterial

The Wrought Material launch will be the debut show and first zine release for local legend @collage.degree; Kylie Johnson is from the far north but is now based in Auckland. After a complete mental breakdown a few years ago she was introduced to collaging by a friend who had taken her away for a weekend to help her get better. Collaging helped get her on the path to healing and helped her release some of the pain of the past. Her collages are all hand cut and glued together from old books. Through her collages Kylie hopes to make you all laugh and be reminded of the silliness of being a child when you were free to dream. Opening 6pm March 1st at Monster Valley.

My book is out now and shipping everywhere via @wroughtmaterial / wroughtmaterial.com 156 pages of snakes, skulls and other greyscale horrors compiling the majority of my work for bands, labels and more from 2009 to 2016. Free postage within New Zealand.

Launching this Thursday at @monstervalley, 6-9pm with libations courtesy of @garageproject.

The remaining Grave Axis and @aveteth93 shirts from the recent shows are up on bandcamp now. Link in bioooo ➡️➡️➡️ #graveaxis #aveteth #wroughtmaterial (at Avondale, New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpb8dVRJx_5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Wrought Material will also be James' first show and zine release, 6pm March 1st at Monster Valley

Joshua Solomon is a tattoo artist working out of Two Hands Tattoo studio in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckand. Inspired by his return from traveling abroad, his work has started to focus increasingly on exploring his Māori and European heritage. This pursuit has resulted in the form of large scale paintings, video work, interactive performance and installations including two self-curated shows for Auckland Artweek and numerous other exhibitions. Joshua's work is a social commentary on the world that he lives in and a new New Zealand folk art informed by the beauty of everyday life. Wrought Material launches 6pm March 1st at Monster Valley.

Erin Forsyth’s work investigates the link between cultural and biological diversity. Her recent work has focused keenly on endemic flora and fauna, but an overview of her portfolio since the late 90’s, reveals an interest in counter culture and cultural development. Like many artists whose early development was influenced by graffiti popular and art forms, her work is related to the pop-surrealist movement. But she is also linked to contemporaries involved in the ‘post-graffiti Pacific’ movement - particular to artists practicing in the Pacific, whose work shifts effortlessly from wall to canvas, and reflects the natural and social environments of their residence. You can find examples of Erin’s work on posters, record covers, children’s books, clothing and in magazines.

Launching 6pm March 1st at Monster Valley.