In Indonesia when they needed a big poster the most logical way to make it real was to paint it themselves. Film posters for decades have been handmade. Handcrafted in the most personal, interpretive and sometimes hilarious ways. Sadly with the spread of digital printing, this tradition is being phased out...
Often the stars look wonky to us. Maybe they look improved to local eyes?
Midst the hum and buzz of the film festival, No Vacancy is hosting this amazing, bold and crazy showcase of posters collected by curator Nicholas Hansen...
Massive banners and canvases which have been out in the weather doing their job, have been installed in the gallery for a new audience - their history speaking through the marks of wear and tear.
Get yourself to the opening on Tuesday night for a bustling opening of Asian pop art glory...
ARTIFICTION - A brush with Indonesian cinema advertising
Exhibition opens: 6-9pm Tuesday 29th July, 2008
29th July to 5th August, 2008
No Vacancy, 29 Red Cape Lane,
Queen Victoria Building Melbourne 3000