Texta group show at Draw Space

DRAW Space, an independent artist-run space, provides a unique opportunity for artists to engage in new drawing research and showcase innovative works. Following a series of experimental solo and group shows, DRAW Space is thrilled to present the community-inclusive group show TEXTA in October 2023.

Textas, or felt pens, are a ubiquitous medium that many grew up with. These pens encourage a drive to create and a sense of play. Often overlooked as a fine art medium, this exhibit shows how these humble pens can produce bold, forceful artworks that call for attention.

• TEXTA will open at 6pm on Thursday 5 October.

• TEXTA features 9 unique practices that use the medium: Quinn Chen, Jake Alexander Cruz, Lorna Grear, Lily Langley, Jacqueline McIntyre, Ngarra, Charmaine Pike, Jeremy Smith and Yuck.

• The exhibition features a community drawing table at the centre of the room, allowing the attendees to draw and add to an ever-changing work.

• The exhibition runs from Thursday 5 October to Sunday 5 November. 

• Exhibiting artists will give an artist talk at midday Saturday 7 October, chaired by curator Daniel Press.

• A special showing of community drawings from the drawing table will then show for one night at 6pm on Tuesday 7 November.

Featured artists also contributed to a colouring book / catalogue essay hybrid that plays on the childhood and lowbrow connotations of the medium. The hybrid book features word puzzles, comics, and academic essays on the medium.

Lorna Grear is represented by Flinders Street Gallery.

Charmaine Pike is represented by Defiance Gallery.

Ngarra is represented by Mossenson Galleries. Ngarra drawings courtesy of Mossenson Galleries and Mossenson Art Foundation.

Jeremy Smith is represented by .M Contemporary.