Outré has been working with Josh Agle aka Shag for over 10 years now, and his return in 2010 is particularly exciting because of his marked shift in style and mood.
The Inscrutable Mystery Guide is an exhibition featuring Shag at most surreal presenting more complex compositions and out-of-character narratives.
Shag takes an artistic sidestep away from the retro iconography and lifestyle that has marked his career, with a whole new realm of crisply rendered dream-scenes, perfectly balanced hues and amazing narratives. Plus an epic collection of 99 smaller original paintings - all featuring individual tiki characters.
These new style works will sit next to a collection of older prints and rare editions from the past.
The name of the exhibition refers to an exclusive (and mysterious) book that the artist has produced to accompany the paintings.
"Inscrutable Mystery Guide" is actually the little book that accompanies each small tiki painting. It's my hope that the books won't be seen by anyone except the person who owns one of those paintings. I want to bring them into my own little cult and tell them some secrets. - Josh Agle aka Shag
Outré will be hosting a series of gala openings across the three cities with the artist out from Los Angeles for the events.
Melbourne Opening Night,
Friday 13 August 2010
Melbourne Book Signing, Saturday 14 August
Sydney Opening Night, Friday 20 August 2010
Sydney Book Signing, Saturday 21 August
Perth Opening Night, Friday 27 August 2010
Perth Book Signing, Saturday 28 August