2011 has been a busy year, and looking back, it’s been hard to imagine where I found all the time! With my first big solo show and a few group shows in Japan, Australia and the U.S., some work on a music video, plus the daily grind of my regular job, it’s been a mammoth year. But it’s all been possible thanks to the generous efforts of friends, family, and the ever supportive internet community. Big thanks go out Gift Magazine and my friends in Joetsu, NoVacancy, BlackArtProjects, Ewan Macleod, Charles & Ford, PanelPop, Shaking Paper and Ghostpatrol in Melbourne, the very kind people at Domy Books in Austin, and the team at ThisIsColossal in Chicago. And to everyone, all the best over the new year break, look forward to seeing what 2012(year of the dragon) has in store. Be safe and cheers! Sean.

Mori Art Museum in Roppongi Hills is currently holding an exhibition of various architectural work based on the concepts of metabolism pioneered by leading 1960′s architect Tange Kenzo. Based on his idea to build the city of the future where the buildings themselves could take on some of the features of their inhabitants, growing and adapting to the environment around them, his legacy and the works of other architects he subsequently inspired will be on display until late January next year. With a bit of luck, I hope to get down there myself and check it out, but in the meantime have a look for yourself, here.

Hello everyone, the very kind people at Charles&Ford asked me a few questions about my work recently. If you are interested, pop over for a little look and be sure to check out the insights from some other artists. p.s. New work above. Thank you!

This guardian piece was done a few months back for a friend (he was very happy with it!), but somehow how I missed the opportunity to share it(?) Pencil on paper. 50x75cm

Just finished. Pencil on paper. 35×50 cm.

For a glimpse at some truly amazing work from all around the work, visit the art blog Colossal. My personal favourites, the kinetic toothpick scuplture  rolling through the bay (Scott Weaver) and the amazing chain sculptures by Korean artist Yeong-Deok Seo

photo: Tinkering Studio

Black Art Projects and Langford 120 (Melbourne, Australia) proudly present ONE HUNDRED. An exhibition of drawings from 50 individual artists (myself included!) spanning 4 continents,  producing some 100 works representing the cutting edge of contemporary drawing.

Get yourself down to the opening night and have a look. Doors are open at 6pm. Check the links above for further details. More updates and photos to come.

Cheers, Sean.