Sharne Wolff

Writer

Sharne Wolff is a freelance arts writer based near Byron Bay. Prior to her current preoccupation with art, she practised as a lawyer in London, Sydney and Lismore. Inspired by years of pedestrian travel, she is currently undertaking a masters degree on contemporary art and walking. Sharne writes regularly for a number of publications including The Sydney Morning Herald and The Art Life.

Preview

Daniel Boyd: Rainbow Serpent

The early evening launch of Daniel Boyd’s Rainbow Serpent could not have been better timed. After stepping into the darkened gallery space, soft evening light spilling through circular cut-outs at the far end of the room immediately captures my attention.

Preview

WA artists respond to Taiwanese culture in Antipodean Encounters

Ashley Yihsin Chang lists her aims for the exhibition as threefold: to promote an opportunity for the local artists to engage with Taiwanese culture, to promote cross cultural dialogue for longer term benefits, and to provide a model for a community project with a global outlook.

Review

21st Biennale of Sydney: Nicole Wong

If showing in an international biennale is a dream job for most young artists, then Nicole Wong, a recent graduate from the UK’s Nottingham University, has already ticked that box.

Review

21st Biennale of Sydney: Ciara Phillips

Born in Canada, Ciara Phillips has lived in the Scottish city of Glasgow for some time. Since its first modest outing in Hamburg, her ongoing project Workshop has made eight further appearances and the MCA installation is the latest incarnation of this experimental series.

Interview

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair

The annual Cairns Indigenous Art Fair packs a lot in to just three days in July. Sharne Wolff spoke to Hetti Perkins about her role in the Fair and the importance of presenting Indigenous art on the world stage.

Feature

Skin Thing

Whether concealed or bare, skin is a political and corporeal covering that cannot be simply removed.

Preview, Review

Nigel Sense pays tribute to art, beer and everything

Nigel Sense explores the what ‘art is…’ idea within the context of his own life.