ARTHOTLINE was a concept organised by Mark Titmarsh that consisted of a series of one day shows in non-gallery spaces. What made it unique was that it was advertised via a 0055 phone number. When it was your turn to exhibit, you rang a number and recorded a message that stated the location and time of the exhibition or performance. The public then rang the 0055 number to find out where and when to go - the internet and social media STILL didn't exist yet - so this was a pretty neat idea!
The first show was a one day group show at the Bond Stores at the Rocks. I showed 2 paintings, both called 'Black and White'. They were each made from the same set of stencils - one was black and white patterning on a white background, the other black and white patterning on a black background. I have just found a picture of them....
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| The phone number was advertised via a business card that was distributed as widely as possible |
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| 'Black & White', oil on canvas, 35cm x 35cm, 1992 |
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| 'Black & White', oil on canvas, 35cm x 35cm, 1992 |
