1983

The painting style I chose was based on the 1980s- 1990s punk rock aesthetic of the likes of bands such as the Breeders and Sonic Youth. Both of these acts have strong women performers (Kim Deal: Breeders and Kim Gordon: Sonic Youth). These women do not mind being on display and the subject of both the male and female gaze. However they do it on their terms as ‘public people’.

With this work I engage with the concept of the ‘gaze’, be that the male, female, gay, lesbian or fetishized gaze. My central painting I made during the projection studio session in week three provides the foundation for the work.

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Studio+Gallery+Projects was established by Steve Starr’ to operate from his studio at Lennox Street Art Studios. Studio+Gallery+Projects focus is to utilise the studio as a place of work and public engagement. Like many other creatives, we are thinking out side the traditional parameters of how to run an art practice as a business.

While Steve's primary focus is on digital collage, photography and painting and his practice now extends to curatorial projects. In addition to his art practice, Steve (aka Thompson) is a published author, curator and heritage specialist with over 20 years of experience in the arts and cultural sector. Steve has published many books, essays and web exhibitions on Australian art, photography and social history. Steve teaches Arts Administration (Museums & Galleries) at Tafe: Ultimo campus.

Steve was educated at East Sydney Technical College, The University Sydney, University of the Arts London and UNSW: Art & Design and lives in Elizabeth Bay, Australia.