Presented by Art-Work Agency in partnership with Fast Proof Press.

Each year, Art-Work and Fast Proof Press join forces to experiment with the latest innovative possibilities available in the print industry. Taking form in a limited-edition calendar, the AW team usually creates an artwork for each month, which Fast Proof Press then print and apply stunning finishes to.

This year, we decided to invite contributions from our community, taking the lead from their responses to the theme of FUTURE DREAMS. Our shared future is always in a state of evolution and contemplation – to dream about what this looks like, feels like, smells like and sounds like is to devise our reality.

CALENDAR 2023: FUTURE DREAMS is created in partnership with Fast Proof Press. Proudly supported by Konpira Maru Wine Company, Gage Roads Brew Co and Altina Drinks.

Thank you to our community who showed up to support and celebrate our CALENDAR 2023 artists, it was the perfect way to wrap up an incredible year.

FEATURING:

Sarah Lewis | Brad Healy | Mike Calvino | Noah North | Grace Law | Bita Farias Lama | Simon Deshon | Jessica Sonnenberg | Hayley O'Connor | Michael Stiegler | Melissa Spratt | Lucy Lumen

Congratulations to Brad Healy, whose artwork ‘Future Seasons’ was selected by Guest Judge Byron Coathrup for our Judge’s Choice Award, winning a one-week exhibition at Art-Work Studios as well as a custom print run with Fast Proof Press in 2023.

JUDGES CHOICE AWARD – WINNER
’Future Seasons’ By Brad Healy

“A visually striking work that allows us to quietly contemplate our future. A work that signifies a place in time where our futures are uncertain.
I love the colour and the mix of new design programs with a fine art aesthetic. This work really represents thoughts of what art might look, feel, sound and smell like in the future.”

Each artist responded exceptionally to the brief but I’d like to acknowledge two artists with a Highly commended:

‘Frank’s Sundress’ by Sarah Lewis

“An assemblage of abstract materials, objects and photographs. This collage ignites thoughts, sensations and seduces you into a future unknown.”

‘Moon Racer’ By Hayley O’Connor

“A very technical digital drawing that looks at nostalgia as a way of the future. I love the concept of 'looking back in order to look forward'. I love the typographic style, so freaking cool.”