Shida (artist)
Mik Shida | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1990 (age 31–32) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Polish, Australian |
| Style | Street art |
| Website | www.mikshida.com |
Shida (born 1990) is an Australian multidisciplinary artist best known for his large scale mural work.[1][2][3] Shida's practice encompasses video,[4] publishing,[5][6] public works and murals.
"Shida explores the relationship between Ritual, Sexuality and Love. Psychedelic entities are entwined in a ceremonial act transcending the bounds of known reality. In a world where society’s issues are becoming increasingly gendered and people are seemingly more divided than ever due to the rise of identity politics. Shida seeks to turn this tide like an ancient shaman with each works being in essence an invocation, an energetic manifestation, a prayer to joy." 7
Shida has been involved in street art since 2004 with early work of his featured in RASH a documentary covering Melbourne's burgeoning street art scene.[7] "Shida has created his work across more than 35 cities, in over 20 countries. The great majority of his work is created pro bono for the neighbourhoods and communities that he visits on his travels and across Australia. His work reflects his multicultural upbringing. It is naturally Australian while at the same time being influenced by a plethora of different cultures arts as well as his own polish cultural heritage"[8][9]
Exhibitions[]
2006 Shida 1, Cylinder Gallery, Brisbane
2008 Shida 2, Cylinder Gallery, Brisbane
2009 Fate's Fantasy, Inoperable Gallery, Vienna
2009 Crystals of the Colossus, Cylinder Gallery, Brisbane
2011 Nec Spe Nec Metu, Nine Lives Gallery, Brisbane
2011 Crystals of the Colossus, Until Never Gallery, Melbourne
2011 Finding Paradise, Comb Gallery, Gold Coast, Queensland
2012 Crystals of the Colossus, Inoperable Gallery, Vienna
2013 Spirits, Blake House Gallery, Brisbane
2013 Ecstasy in the Abyss, Backwoods Gallery, Melbourne
2013 Higher Planes, Tate Gallery, Sydney
2014 Inner Myths, Backwoods Gallery, Melbourne
2014 Mythographies, Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane
2016 Summoning Lovers out of time, Backwoods Gallery, Melbourne
2016 Rites of Joy, TMBTP, Brisbane
2016 New Meaning, Besser Space, Melbourne
2018 A Conduit Order, Urban Spree, Berlin
See also[]
- Street art in Melbourne
- Street art
- Graffiti
- List of Australian street artists
- Lanes and arcades of Melbourne
- RASH (2005 documentary film)
References[]
- ^ "Land Of Sunshine". Deansunshine.com. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
- ^ "Interview – Shida | INVURT - Australia - NZ - SE Asia - Melbourne - Graffiti - Street Art - Underground Art". INVURT. 8 February 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- ^ "Mik Shida - Mini Interview". Fecalface.com. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- ^ "Shida ZRF on Vimeo". Vimeo.com. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- ^ "Dissect Journal". Dissect Journal. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
- ^ "Photos: Shida 'A call to the spirits' book launch – Melbourne". The Opening Hours. 21 January 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
- ^ "RASH The Film". RASH The Film. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
- ^ "Shida x ENO New Street Art Murals - New Zealand". .net. 20 October 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
- ^ "We declare the world as our canvas » Street Art by Shida from Australia". Street Art Utopia. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
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