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Martin Edge. Story Bridge Brisbane. Curtesy the artist and Anthea Polson Art. 

In Conversation: Martin Edge

Discover the stories behind Artist in Residence, Martin Edge.

Join us for an artist talk with Martin Edge, exploring the inspiration and creative process behind his vibrant exhibition Welcome to Brisbane.

Hear about Martin’s large-scale murals, which will transform the gallery walls with two vibrant and animated scenes of Brisbane city. Stay after the talk for a book signing of Martin’s new colouring book and connect with the artist.

Event schedule:

  • 11am-12pm MoB members meet-and-greet with Martin.
  • 12pm-12:30pm: Artist talk
  • From 12:30pm: Book signing

Copies of Martin Edge colouring book will be available from early May at MoB Shop. Take one home and start colouring.

 

Martin Edge and his new book Welcome to Brisbane and MoB Members tote bag. Photo: MoB.

Martin Edge with his new colouring book and a MoB members tote bag featuring his artwork. Photo: MoB.

MoB’s Artist in Residence program is supported by Tim Fairfax AC.
Martin Edge’s Residency is supported by The Culture Crusader.

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  • Date & Time
    Saturday 23 May

    MoB Members: from 11am
    General Public: from 12pm
  • Tickets
    FREE
  • Location
    Level 3, Brisbane City Hall
  • Ages
    Suitable for all ages
  • Access
    To find out about access at the Museum, click here.

MoB Members are invited to an exclusive pre-event meet-and-greet with Martin and will receive their very own tote bag featuring his design.

Become a Museum of Brisbane Member to enjoy exclusive access to special events like this one, along with year-round member-only benefits, including a 10% discount at MoB Shop.

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Photo: Claudia Baxter.

About the artist

Martin Edge is a celebrated visual artist based in Brisbane. A self-described naïve painter, Edge’s work is largely autobiographical – drawing inspiration from his everyday adventures and the world around him. Fun, bright and full of colour – Edge’s paintings invite audiences to see the world through his eyes and find joy in the everyday. Since beginning his professional career in 2007, Edge has exhibited in over 100 group shows and 20 solo exhibitions across Australia. His award-winning works are represented in state and national collections, including HOTA (Gold Coast), Parliament House Art Collection, the State Library of Queensland, and City of Moreton Bay Galleries. Edge is a longstanding and proud ambassador for Autism Queensland.

 

About Welcome to Brisbane

Over three weeks from 27 April to 15 May, Martin Edge is bringing the Fairfax Gallery to life with vibrant, large-scale murals of Brisbane. Visitors have the unique opportunity to observe the mural’s creation in real time and interact with Martin as he works, gaining firsthand insight into his artistic process. Discover more about the project here.

Painting of William Jolly Bridge, city cat on Brisbane River, Brisbane City Hall. Signed by Martin Edge.
Martin Edge, Martin’s Art On The William Jolly Bridge 2019-2020. Courtesy the artist and Anthea Polson Art.