Red Room: An Intimate Art Collection - Featuring new works by Maisy Robson and Jakob Lydford

This exhibition night will home a display of our most intimate paintings. Paintings of close moments we push away, memories we look at in the dark.

Not just an unapologetic dive into sexuality but a stroke deeper into the small experiences that shape our desires and how we express them. Through Jakob's dedicated paintings of the male anatomy and arousal to Maisy's devotion to flow through the movement charcoal's expressing natural desires, both these artists invite you to into the intimate spaces that aren't always shared.

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Jakob; "Painting for me was something to do when it rained. I unfortunately admire men and their anatomy, I thought if I’m painting something for a while it’s going to need to turn me on for as long as possible. So these pictures represent what really gets the blood rushing for me. Deep closeness. Darkness and lightness. The colour Red. And Big dicks. What gets the blood rushing for you?”

Maisy; "What lies underneath? What lurks in the depth of the mind? What is kept secret and unspoken? Desire undefined. Through charcoal caresses, graphite gropes and prints of flesh, skin and bone, the sexual entity that lives underneath us all is exposed within the intimate moments of life. Raw. Untamed. Unbound.

Where tempting and teasing have turned taboo, where the sexual gaze blocks connection and where sex has become an object , my work exposes lust and desire as nature intended. A feeling. An impulse. An instinct. An act of worship. These pieces bring power back to my sensual identity, accepting and appreciating the beauty that lies underneath."

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Let yourself be tempted by the fantasy.

Exhibition opens from 5pm - 9pm
Friday November 29th.

CONTENT WARNING: This exhibition features nudity, viewer digression advised and may not be suitable for people under the age of 18

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GENERAL INFO: LANTANA Space is an independent arts space with a focus on platforming and supporting emerging and experimental artists through a social and unconventional formats. Collectively run by artists Ebony Busk, Coen Keyte, Jordyn Burnett and Warwick Gow. If you have specific access needs, or would just like to give us a heads up on something we should consider, please contact us and we can help provide any further information.

DONATIONS: We’re a one of a kind space in the region, a DIY space that's artist funded and run. We provide space and support independent artists to make, create, present and represent the diverse arts ecology of the Sunshine Coast from the coast to the hinterland. All donations go straight into programming, paying the power bill and providing more opportunities for artists to create arts experiences for you, the punter to be apart of. We greatly appreciate any donations and don't hesitate to reach out to find out more about how you can get involved.

ACCESS to LANTANA Space: Unfortunately the main entrance is not easily wheelchair accessible due to a small 20cm step. We are able to facilitate access to the space through the side roller door. We ask any participants who have mobility requirements to specify when purchasing their ticket their access requirements. Please reach out at contact@lantanaspace.com if you have any concerns.

TRANSPORT & PARKING: Street parking along Allen Street is available and we recommend car pooling where possible to reduce impact on our neighbours and the environment. Please be conscious to not block any driveways or create excessive noise when attending or leaving the venue. Caloundra Bus Interchange is a 30min walk or 5min Uber from the venue with accessible bus routes along Queen Street, William Street and Edmund Street with the 600, 602 and 607. We recommend visiting translink.

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