2012 Update -> March Newsletter mattleaf.com will be somewhat de-commissioned for a time while I focus on happenings at http://prgrms.net Follow Tweets @mattleafdotcom mattleaf.com stays as a central folio, prgrms.net for all the latest. - peace ~ Read More
I'm super fortunate to have been selected to participate in the JUMP Mentoring program for 2012! From the JUMP site: JUMP is a national mentoring program for artists aged 18-30, who are in the first five years of their professional practice. JUMP artists are supported to undertake a one on one mentorship with a leading professional of their choice, focused on a funded creative project. JUMP is serious about championing our nation's next generation of arts industry leaders, and ensuring that geography and ...Read More
Leaf-tierney presents new work at BYOB Melbourne this coming December. BYOB (Bring Your Own Beamer) is a series of one-night exhibitions where artists are invited to bring their own "beamers" and explore the medium of projection by creating a collaborative happening of moving light, sound and performance, originally initiated by Rafaël Rozendaal. The Melbourne incarnation is organised by Ry David Bradley, Antuong Nguyen, Sam Hancocks and Emile Zile. BYOB Melbourne Participants: Olivia Barrett, Gavan Blau, Sally Blenheim, Ry David Bradley, Lane Cormick, Amiel Courtin-Wilson, ...Read More
IN/OUT Fest is happening on this 11/12/13 of November. I'm super lucky to be part of it, where I'll be presenting a set of new material developed since I've been here in New York City. I'm performing as PROGRAMS, on the night of the 11th, from 8:30pm. Playing alongside contemporary musicians such as Christopher Willits, Tehn, and Daedelus, it's a real honor to be involved. Also, if you can help out, IN/OUT have a fundraising campaign going on over at IndieGoGo, ...Read More
I'll be doing an artist's talk alongside fellow Australian video artist Bonnie Lane, at Harvestworks TONIGHT, at 7pm. If you're in NYC I hope you can come down, it's located at 596 Broadway #602, just South of Housten Street. (Take the R or N to Prince St, or the B D F or M to Broadway / Lafeyette). I'll be showing some previous work, including the NOUMINA piece, as well as discussing my new project PROGRAMS, and the work I have been ...Read More
I'm playing my first ever live set as PROGRAMS, at Warper in Brooklyn this Tuesday night :) In you're in NYC hope to see you there! TUESDAY August 16th, from 8pm 2 Floors of live performances all night at ZAMAAN BAR 349 Broadway Brooklyn, NY (Williamsburg) FOOD all night and HOOKAHS! Comfy couches and proper Bass! FB: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=201494353238515 Read More
I've set up a new blog called Scroll - Type It exists to document my travels abroad from Japan, The Netherlands, and onto the United States, where I'll be taking part in an artist residency for the rest of 2011. I've used the wonderful COL horizontal scroll theme by Greg Ponchak. Documenting day-to-day experiences via short text pieces, poetry, and a selection of travel photos. http://scroll-type.com Read More
3rd self-released EP from The Min Min Lights: Secret Sessions, released today. ‘Secret Sessions’ was recorded during residence at our old farm-style cottage share-house at Doon Court, in Briar Hill, Victoria, Australia. The recordings were taken in 2009 from practice sessions of our live performance score for Kwaidan, which took place at Rainbow Serpent Festival the same year. We have decided to release the recordings, but true to The Min Min Lights ethos, we journeyed to the Blue Mountains National Park ...Read More
NOUMINA screens at Design Festa Gallery next week - from Sunday the 17th - Tuesday the 19th of July, at Gallery 302. Opening on the 17th, from 6pm. Come down if you're in Tokyo for opening drinks at 302 & the Design Festa cafe/bar. More info on NOUMINA at the project art page. Map HERE LINK on Design FESTA Facebook Event Hope to see you there. Read More
