Echo newspaper add the gathering Byron Bay Galleries

Current Exhibitions
the new Buddha Bar, aka. Piggery or arts factory Byron Bay.
Retrospect Galleries Byron Bay
Escape Gallery Murwillumbah
Byron Tik art Gallery and studio
original sensual art for sale

Opening new Artsfactory Buddha Bar art exhibitions

It has happened, the new and improved Buddha Bar in the Historical 'piggery' building has opened its doors. I am proud to be the arts curator of the building and wil be showcasing work of about 6 artists at once.

Exhibition Giorgio Casu 12th feb. New York

Echibition of my friend Giorgio Casu in New York, I hope it goes great for him:)visit his site on jorghe.com

Saturday Night Arts Market, byron tik will be painting on

Many of our local talents can be found at this great new event on Saturday night, come check out the great art Saturday night at the railway park I will be painting there live on a regular basis

With BAM showcasing the best of local arts and crafts it provides a great
opportunity for tourists to see what is on offer in the region. As a small night
market based in the centre of Byron Bay it is a tangible means of displaying
the culture and vibrancy of our community. BAM will promote the Byron
region as the place to come to find originality and creative pieces of art &
craft.

All proceeds from the management of the BAM will go towards the operation
and promotion of the market and to support the running of the Street Cruise
program, an initiative of Byron Youth Service. Please refer to: www.bys.org.au
.
International research conducted by The Ford Foundation in 2002
demonstrated that markets impact on social integration by:
- bringing together diverse people
- creating active public spaces

Evolve arts festival live painting at the cocktail bar, byron bay art festivals

Another fun gig, live paintings in the cocktail Bar at the Evolve Arts festival with a gallery space that is fully looked after by their staff so I am able to be more involved in the festivities and fun

To see the Artists for the cocktail Bar so far please follow the link
to the relevant page on our website:
http://evolveartsfestival.com.au/performers/cocktail/index.html

They should make some very interesting and raw material for me and
there's more to come...
check out the festival it looks like it is going to be a lot of fun

Arts coaching Private tuition at Byron Tik Studio Gallery Atelier painting and Drawing

Byron Tik Art Studio
Paintings fuelled with expression,
passion and energy. Byron’s art
studio / gallery in the Arts and
Industry Estate showcases a
unique body of work.
Choose a painting from the
existing collection, or commission
a portrait. Byron’s work has a
large international client base and
works are exhibited in several
emerging galleries.
Besides his own work, Byron
also provides ‘art coaching’
which is tailor made, private
tuition that focusses on what you
need, to reach your full creative
potential.

Byron Arts and Industrial estate Byron Tik art Gallery paintings

A New Focus on
Byron Arts & Industry
A new and exciting line up of projects and
events has been announced by Byron Arts &
Industry Focus (BAI Focus), the new group
formed to represent businesses within the
thriving Byron Arts & Industry Estate. The
fi rst initiative is to rename it the Byron Arts
& Industry Park (BAIP), which will be tagged
with, ‘Uniquely Byron’. A new campaign to
promote the BAIP will commence
immediately to bring the community, that
accounts for almost one third of Byron Bay’s
businesses into focus.
“With over 300 businesses here in the
Byron Arts & Industry Park alone, we have a
huge pool of talent and resources and a
strong will to move forward with our
objectives”, says BAI Focus Chairman, Sean
Mahoney.
“Our mission objective is simple, and that is
to be a community voice where none has
existed before. We will initiate schemes and
promote the Byron Arts & Industry Park for
the businesses here, and provide a forum
for discussion and feedback.”
For the last three years the Byron Arts &
Industry Estate has had a Pocket Guide. BAI
Focus plans to expand the Pocket Guide as
well as advertise the immense diversity of
shopping and services within the BAIP. The
Pocket Guide is available throughout the
BAIP and at the Visitors Centre in Byron or
check out www.byronindustrial.com.au.
It is the diversity of enterprise in these few
acres that really sets Byron Arts & Industry
Park apart from other ‘industrial zones’.
Where else can you shop at some of the
shire’s most innovative outlets while you get
your car fi xed? You can buy your groceries, a
work of art, solar panels, designer fashions,
jewellery and crystals, the latest in interior
design, a broad range of surf boards &
accessories, a cube of road-base, and
re-gyprock your castle without having to
leave the area. There’s ample free parking
right next to the places you need to visit,
kid’s playzones, technicians, mechanics, and
engineers of every sort, and even a fl ying
trapeze! There are excellent cafes and
bakeries to grab a bite or get a coffee. You
can even fi nish the afternoon with a visit to
the hairdressers and a session at the gym.
Now that’s diversity!
Among the host of projects now underway
are new branding and signage, transport to
and from the BAIP, electric bicycle rental
while you are there, artist and fashion trails,
special events including markets, street
fairs, extended opening hours, and late night
shopping, and advertising in areas outside
the shire to bring more visitors to Byron Bay
in general.
BAI Focus is now taking membership and
sponsorship and initially targeting signage
and beautifi cation so any donations will be
gratefully accepted.
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and/or businesses in the BAIP and is $30/
year plus an optional donation.
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and is also $30/year plus an optional
donation.
Those interested in becoming a member can
contact BAI Focus at membership@baifocus.
org.
Sponsorship pledges can be made to
sponsorship@baifocus.org
A General Meeting to raise and discuss new
ideas on Wednesday 3rd September and will
be held upstairs at Byron Creative, 18
Centennial Circuit, opposite Byron
Entertainment Centre.
A blog has been set up for comments and
suggestions at www.baifocus.org

the uplifting quality of joy and colour

this new piece called the uplifting quality of joy and color moving through time without restrain is currently under offer by one of my Sydney clients. I am glad to find encouragement in the new direction my work is taking.the piece is 180x60cm

A new direction in my artwork painting byron tik - art atelier

no title yet(light-working title) 120x180cm

some photos of the latest work that i am working on, as you can see I am using more paint and trying to steer away from purely figurative work evoking more dreamlike imagery. It's been a real journey finaly getting to this state of freedom in expression after studying the extremes of realism and abstract I am starting to find myself in the middle, between reality and expressive power of color. part of the process is to turn the painting around whilst I am working on it especially every time I get to caught up in a particular area.
Watch this space there is more to come

Reef Gallery Cairns Byron Tik original oil paintings for sale

I am proud to say that another gallery has started to represent me, and this time in the far North of our large country. Reef Gallery 65 abbott street Cairns has started with 7 paintings and more are on their way to be part of their new opening after current renovations. I am looking forward to going up to Cairns again in the near future. Reef Gallery has proven to be a succseful selling gallery in the heart of Cairns.

Escape Gallery Murwillumbah starts representation off Byron Tik

The escape gallery has taken on 5 of my works as a start of a new cooperation between me and the gallery. The lovely owners have done a great job with the renovation of the Gallery in the town of Murwillumbah, also well known for the Tweed shire gallery. I hope this will be the start of a long and successful cooperation between me and the gallery.

Exhibition at Gallery, Oil Painting fine Art for sale

Retrospect Galleries, Byron Bay 27th of June will be showing a exhibition of works my red and black series in combination with works of my friend photographer Evan Malcolm. We have joined forces on several occasions to prepare and explore new territories for this first 'inverted' exhibition. The exhibition will show an unique collection of paintings and photos on canvas/ linen, framed with sensual red lacquered frames.

Byron Bay Newspaper Echo Art Article

Byron and Evan invert the paradigm
In a collaboration inspired by the female
form, local artists Byron Tik (pictured on
the right) and Evan Malcolm (left) have
come together to exhibit their latest works.
‘Inverted’ will feature paintings by Tik and
photographs by Malcolm, all of which depict
the female body from a multitude of perspectives.
Exploring bodyscapes in rich reds and
contrasting black, both artists have aimed to
portray the figures as mysterious and opulent.
Almost theatrical, the figures are
painted or photographed suspended. In
Tik’s case, the figures are literally hanging
in air, intertwined in red ribbons. In Malcolm’s
macro body shots, he has employed
the power of extremely shallow depth of field
to suspend his semi-abstract body shapes in
ethereal darkness. Both artists depict female
forms that are both bold and weightless.
Byron Tik told The Echo, ‘By working
together in this way we got ourselves out of
our own way. Instead of our individual
monologues, the artistic process changed to
a dialogue. The work has been evolving and
we have been creatively bouncing off each
other, so much so that there will be more
collaborations of this kind to come.’
Evan Malcolm agrees, ‘We have intentionally
been pushing each other out of our
comfort zones, with interesting results. Both
of us have altered our approach somewhat
and it has been fascinating mixing the realms
of fine art and photography. Byron and I
have already decided to introduce more
mediums for future shows we may do
together.’
In an extra effort to unite the works of the
two artists, both have also been working
together to handcraft each picture frame.
‘Inverted’ will be shown at Retrospect
Gallery in Jonson Street, Byron Bay, from
June 27–July 12.

original article posted in the Byron Bay Echo by Lou
link to the echo archive

Self Portrait

Check out this great BLOG on self portraits, Mike is building a collection of self-portraits. The aim of the blog is to bring artists’ own images together from across periods, styles, and places. The self-portraits are purchased online, from galleries and art schools, found at garage sales, donated, or bought directly from the artist. A new self-portrait is posted each Thursday. check it out on

http://selfportraitgallery.blogspot.com/

The self-portrait is the artist's most personal form of expression. It is the ultimate means of self-analysis, presenting an opportunity for self-reflection, self-expression and self-promotion; a bid for eternity.

Liz Rideal, Self-portraits (London, NPG: 2005

He has bought this painting of my site www.byrontik.com

Transformations Dance in Red

Working with many layers and textures as I did in this one can produce a magical outcome, the work is emotional, energetic, and has been subdue to many alterations. The outcome is a vivid bundling of energy moving from the canvas through your mind. it's a nice summary of light, love and music.;)

sale of oil paintings to Melbourne based clients

This has been a busy week for me both on the side of production and sales. A lovely couple from Melbourne who had seen my work on the web walked into the studio and purchased one exsisting oil painting and commissioned me for one assignment. The painting that sold is one of my old time favorites and I consider myself lucky to have been able to enjoy it for a long time.

Live Drawing Group with Byron Tik

I facilitate live drawing group workshops with models by appointment. My studio has a limited amount of 10 places for bigger groups we will have to book alternative space.
This group can be with or without tuition or guidance, materials can be provide on negotiation. For personal tuition or workshops you can contact me on byrontik@byrontik.com

Retrospect gallery Byron Bay Jonson street exhibition Byron Tik

Retrospect gallery Byron Bay recently moved to the main street of town, Jonson street. They have added my work to their collection of local emerging and established artists and I am proud to say that they sold 3 of my oil paintings within the first 48 hours after I brought them in. These are the photos of the sold works. You can find Retrospect gallery opposite the Great Northern Hotel. Please check www.byrontik.com for more of my work

byron tik bay gallery, the Red & Black series

I am progressing with my new work that is focussed around three colors, red, black and white.
Using the strong contrast of the colors and the subtle values and nuances of shading within the body, keep an eye out for the progress. In these images I use a figurative approach,the drawn white figures that are classically rendered against the black background give the work a unique character. There are 5 pieces already, 4 in progress and more on there way. I am enjoying the input of several models on this series the poses are quite natural but have a definite intrigue to them.

Art Space Bangalow - oil paintings Byron Tik

Next to the A & I Hall in Bangalow the up and coming artists run gallery 'art space' has take on some of my work to exhibit, besides work of various artists from the northern rivers area, several paintings workshops are held in this space. The current material in the art space is some of my older figurative work, oil on canvas.