A Zooid is a cell capable of spontaneous movement outside of the parent organism…
The Zooid artists are about bringing art back to the people. They achieve this through a unique blend of hotel galleries and art stunts. The power of many is hard to ignore. This is most obvious when the Zooids are conducting their art walks. A linear exhibition, a full city block in length, this is generally the way Zooids take art directly to the people.
These processions of art have the ability to be seen by thousands of people as they meander through the busy city centre. The public love the art brought to the street out of the confines of cube like galleries.
The Zooid art movement was born out of a desire to change art in Australia. For good or for worse that is up to you the observer to work out. If you look back in history most changes in art, worth discussion, were leveraged by direct action from movements such as the Zooids.
There were the Cubists, Surrealists, Fauves, and The Impressionists and now there are the Zooids. The Zooids are dedicated to quality art and art that is driven by culture. Themes play a big part in the construction of our exhibitions. Mainly because people are living in the now, so we like to comment on the now.
Art that is culturally significant. Art that you can place in time. Art that is significant. Art that is well done. All these things insure that you the investor can buy more than just a pretty picture. You can in most cases make money on your investment. Art needs to be culturally significant to be a good investment. Zooid art is a good investment.
The Zooid Art Movement was founded by Yianni Johns (Painter), Graeme Balchin (Painter), Sharon Crumblin (Painter) and Russell Austin (Painter) in 2002. There are three Zooid art galleries at the moment and more to come. Go to <zooidart.com.au > to find out more about the other galleries. Our exhibition dates are there too under the ‘Buy Art’ heading. (Site still under construction).
The Zooid art movement has had nearly fifty exhibitions since its birth in 2002. In 2006 there will be twenty-one exhibitions! The Zooids are serious about their art and with generous support of venues like the Captain Cook Hotel and its dedicated staff and management; future of the Zooid is looking good.
You interested in becoming a Zooid artist (all genres) contact Yianni At his email: <yianni@zooidart.com.au>