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By: Jacqueline Breen
Date: 23rd Jul 08
Event: Exhibition
Stimulus: A
WHAT
SCRATCHING THE SURFACE
WHERE
CHINA HEIGHTS GALLERY, 257 CROWN ST, DARLINGHURST
WHEN
OPENS FRI JUL 25
RUNS UNTIL JUL 30
HOW MUCH
FREE
There's something satisfying about effective juxtaposition. Consider deep-fried ice cream, or, on a more relevant note, the latest exhibition showing at the China Heights Gallery. ‘Scratching the Surface' sees Trent Edward's brooding, atmospheric seascapes sharing the gallery walls with Phil Harkness' electric, youth-centric illustrations. The raw beauty of Edward's paintings are a stirring protest against environmental degradation, whilst Harkness, who fancies himself "like Batman but way more heroic", fizzes with angsty rebellion. - JB