[+] MEDIA RELEASE 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2008
Daniel Mc Kewen, 'Everyone'
Courtesy of the Artist
GROUP SHOW EXPLORES THE CAT-MOUSING PHENOMENON
BETWEEN TODAY’S CELEBRITIES, THE MEDIA AND THE PUBLIC.
PAP SPEARS is a group exhibition opening on Friday, October 31 at the new 19 KAREN Contemporary Artspace on the Gold Coast. The show brings together nine emerging artists Sue Dodd, Mari Hirata, Anthony Lister, Daniel McKewen, Alasdair Macintyre, Sebastian Moody, Archie Moore, David Spooner and Jemima Wyman, and is curated by Mariam Arcilla. The theme focuses on the sell¬-¬ability of modern day celebrities in a society where fame and notoriety equates to success, and being worshipped. PAP SPEARS is a mish-mash of Britney Spear’s surname – Britney being the prime example of a modern-day scandalous star – and the term ‘pap,’ which celebrities use to call the paparazzi (photographers who pursue and snap lucrative images of celebrities for public consumption). 
Curator Mariam Arcilla explains that the show’s re-evaluation of the term ‘all publicity is good publicity’ have led the artists to produce works that are “both humorous and poignant in their attempts to portray a culture obsessed with turning celebrity triumph or disgrace into trivial entertainment.”
Among the works displayed in PAP SPEARS include Daniel Mc Kewen’s paintings and screen-based works based on anonymity and fame, and an installation by Anthony Lister, which brings to mind the territorial nature of the paparazzi when it comes to ‘baiting’ stars.
The glamourama routine of red carpet premieres is achieved in Mari Hirata’s latest photographic series, while Sue Dodd, a self-confessed celeb-magazine addict, continues her screen-based ‘rock operas’ by poking fun at celebrity spawns and the pressures of being thin in Hollywood.
To celeb-rate the launch of PAP SPEARS, the public are invited to attend Opening Night dressed to the theme ‘Halloween Hollywood’.
Conceptual artist Sebastian Moody will also use the show to ‘award’ a lucky member of the public a part in his paparazzi project. Details will be revealed at the launch, says that artist, and highlights the “unique combination of surveillance and desire that celebrities must feel 24 hours a day."
PAP SPEARS opens on Halloween night, October 31, 6-8pm at 19 KAREN Contemporary Artspace, 19 Karen Avenue, Mermaid Beach. Drinks, nibbles and live entertainment provided.
RSVP BY OCT 29 via info [at]19karen.com.au or 07 55545019.
The show continues until November 22.
Opening Hours are Tues to Fri: 10am-5pm and Sat to Sun: 11am-5pm.
For images of works, CV and media enquiries please email
To join our mailing list visit: www.19karen.com.au
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[+] PAP SPEARS
EVENT DETAILS
Exhibition Blurb: [+] PAP SPEARS – a group exhibition exploring the cat-mousing phenomenon between celebrities, the media and the public, and how this has resulted in the re-evaluation of the term ‘any publicity is good publicity.’
Artists: Sue Dodd, Mari Hirata, Anthony Lister, Alasdair Macintyre, Daniel Mc Kewen, Sebastian Moody, Archie Moore, David Spooner and Jemima Wyman. Curated by: Mariam Arcilla
Opening Night: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 | 6-8pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Drinks, nibblies and live entertainment provided.
Theme: All are invited to come dressed to the theme ‘Halloween
Eg. Celeb wannabe, has-been, IT girl, stage-mum, child star, blonde bombshell, serious actress, moody, mid-career method-actor etc.
Exhibition Period: OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 22, 2008
Media info: http:/www.papspears.blogspot.com/
Location: 19 KAREN Contemporary Artspace -
Parking available at
Gallery Bio: 19 KAREN is a new contemporary artspace centrally located at
Gallery Directors: Terri Lew and Mariam Arcilla
Opening Hours: Tues to Fri: 10am-5pm | Sat to Sun: 11am-5pm | & by appt.
Website: www.19karen.com.au
Phone: 07 555 45019
Email: info@19karen.com.au
Mob: 0412 940 357
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