Smoke and Mirrors

My images depict imaginative creatures and their post-apocalyptic environs, influenced through my interests in issues such as the environment, both fanciful and real; the evolution of man; and scientific and technological advancement. More specifically the work reflects on nature and our contemporary environment, questioning how advances in science and technology affect our environment and our future direction as a society. Today’s world is a hybrid creation merging man-made objects together with the natural organic environment. Through technology man has become both creator and destroyer. I intentionally use digital inkjet prints to highlight issues surrounding technology, and because of the many possibilities of changing the image to create differing prints.
Dane Chisholm is currently studying at the University of Tasmania, School of Art. He specialises in Inkjet printmaking, combining techniques of detailed illustration with textured background work. His imaginative work is inspired by nature and the contemporary environment, reflecting concerns about the possible outcomes of man experimenting with and ruining the environment. He has participated in several group shows, has held one solo show and has been listed as one of Australia's up and coming illustrators in Creative Magazine 2006.
My work looks at stereotypes and the individuals that form stereotypical groups. United through language, dress, behaviour and attitude, the people I document are part of a global phenomenon colloquially known by many different terms, such as the ‘bogan’, ‘hoon’, ‘rev head’ etc. My artwork examines both the people behind the wheel, and the signatory icon of car culture: the ‘burnout’.
The produced smoke seen in this artwork is actually a measure of how successful the driver has been, but to others it is often seen as an inexcusable waste of resources, dreadfully polluting and a dangerous exercise. With current pressure to minimise pollution it will remain to be seen whether this group adapts its way’s in what seems like an unsustainable vent of self-expression.
Isaac Fergusson completed a Bachelor of Fine Art at the University of Tasmania, School of Art in 2000, majoring in Painting. He has exhibited his paintings in several group shows throughout Tasmania, and in 2004 had a solo show Art for bums in a dilapidated church taken over by squatters. While completing his Honours during 2006, Isaac’s artwork began to examine the relinquishing of individuality within Pop culture which resulted in a shift in medium to video installation. Isaac lives and works in Devonport where he teaches Art and English to high school students.
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Dane Chisholm – Artist
Isaac Fergusson – Artist



