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Sunday 10 November, 6.30—8.30PM
Thrill of the Camp is an artistic drag performance by Naarm-based artist Scotty So presented at the Benalla Art Gallery in collaboration with Live Art Benalla, to celebrate the Nocturne exhibition and for the community to experience the Gallery space at night.
In a cocktail bar-style setting, Scotty So will present two 10-minute drag performances. Highly entertaining and artistically nuanced, this will be a colourful event for all, celebrating the diversity of the Benalla community.
The evening will also feature live sound sessions by local producer Jake Holmes.
Ages: 18+ years
Cost: $15 (ticket includes a drink on arrival followed by a paid bar service)
Payment and registration essential: T 03 5760 2619 or gallery@benalla.vic.gov.au, or book online below
Where: Benalla Art Gallery, Ledger Gallery
About Scotty So
Scotty So is a Melbourne/Naarm-based artist who works across media, including ceramic, painting, photography, sculptures, site-responsive installation, videos, and performance. Driven by the thrill of camp, he explores the often-contradictory relationship between humour and sincerity, creating a scene of para-fiction through the manipulation of found objects and existing imageries in the living experience. Born and raised in Hong Kong, So’s work has been shown in Australia, China, Hong Kong, and Europe, including the National Gallery of Victoria. Scotty So is represented by MARS Gallery in Australia.
About Jake Holmes
Jake Holmes is an audio engineer, producer and player who has been involved with making music for over 10 years. He has worked professionally with The Dandy Warhols, Courtney Barnett, Super American Eagle to name a few.
Jake was a full-time member of the Merri Creek Pickers band, touring Australia, and America, and beginning his audio engineering journey.
Jake has a passion for electronic music stemming from 80’s horror movies and from film and television in general, specifically Twin Peaks. From this passion, Jake has written soundtracks for short films, with some of his work placing third in Tropfest Australia. His sound influences include Vangelis, Harold Faltermyer, John Carpenter, David Lynch, and Angelo Badalamenti.
Jake is currently playing pedal guitar for the Faraday Memorandum and regularly recording and producing records for bands.
