Aaron Seymour
BIO
Born 1982, Boorloo, Perth. MA (Fine Arts) at Curtin, 2023 / BA (Visual Arts - Painting), ECU, 2003. Aaron was actively involved in the emerging artist scene and an underground music collective called The Community from 2003-2008. He was exhibition manager at Free Range Studios & Gallery (2006-2007) and principal artist liaison for Semi Permanent and Artrage (2005-2008).
A self-starter, his collaborations produced zines about emerging artists called MD Limited Editions and The Instrument Hip Hop Hub was a multiuse space for grassroots creatives. As an artist, he has exhibited and performed at New Paltz State University in New York, Carriageworks, Stala Contemporary, Campbelltown Arts Centre, P.I.C.A, The Volstead Lounge, Whitespace, Gallery Central, Spectrum Project Space, ArtistRE, Artrage Festival, The Bakery/Breadbox Gallery, Free Range Studios Gallery, Curtin and Edith Cowan Universities.
During his time in Melbourne (2009-2018) he worked in the music festival circuit as an event manager and managed many established domestic and international artists. Since moving back west, he has focussed on reviving his creative career and has extensively researching, developing, and representing his Burmese culture and heritage through his paintings, jewellery, and sculptural works.
Currently he is working on the RONE’s immersive exhibition at the Art Gallery of Western Australia.
"The process of designing through to crafting has deepened my emotional and spiritual ties to Myanmar, enabling me to connect personal stories to current and past cultural and political events. I hope to further explore how Burmese art, culture and history can be valued in contemporary art practice, and how these stories can take different forms of human interaction."
— Aaron C.N. Seymour for upcoming solo exhibition, Neo Burma: Chapter 1
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EDUCATION
2024 Certificate in Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture, Vanderbuilt University (USA)
2023 MA Arts (Fine Art Major), Curtin University (WA)
2003. BA Arts (Visual Arts - Painting), Edith Cowan University (WA)
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023 Neo Burma: Chapter 1 – Kent Street Gallery (WA)
2004 Works by A.C.N. Seymour - Free Range Studios & Gallery (WA)
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024 Resort – Lawson Flats (WA)
2023 JAA – Australasian Jewellery Awards – Carriageworks (NSW)
Incognito Art Show – Campbelltown Arts Centre (NSW)
New Moves 2 – Stala Contemporary (WA)
2022 SMCASI Art Degree Show – Curtin University (WA)
Renaissance: Back down the Rabbit Hole – The Volstead Lounge (WA)
2021 Counterpoint: IOTA21 – Stala Contemporary (WA)
International Arts Festival – New Paltz, State University New York (SUNY)
2020 VISION: JMGAWA Members’ Biennial Award Exhibition – Gallery Central (WA)
Meraki Vol. 6 - Whitespace (WA)
2008 The Ponies Exhibition: Collaborations - Spectrum Project Space (WA)
The Ponies Zine Edition 10: Collaborations - Spectrum Project Space (WA)
2007 The Ponies Zine: Edition 7: Obsessions – ArtistRE (WA)
ARTOPIA 2007 - Free Range Studios & Gallery (WA)
+/- BEAP Club - The Bakery (WA)
Mercenary+Damask - Free Range Studios & Gallery (WA)
2005 illuminosity – with Ian Corcoran (MELB) - The ARTRAGE Festival (WA)
Works with Caroline Biggins - Free Range Studios & Gallery (WA)
Hey! Nice Arts - Central TAFE Fundraising Auction - Central TAFE Gallery (WA)
A day in the life - a d&k opera extravaganza - The Bakery (WA)
2003 SoCA Graduates Exhibition - Edith Cowan University (WA)
AWARDS
2020 Outstanding Student Award - VISION: JMGAWA Members’ Biennial Award Exhibition – Gallery Central (WA)
PUBLICATIONS
2023 JAA e-magazine – Adornment, CAD/CAM/CAST, pp52
https://issuu.com/jaaust/docs/2023_awards_epublication_adornment/58
2022 Jeweller Magazine - Jewellers Showcase, pg 30-31, April 2022 – Jeweller Magazine - AUS & NZ.
https://www.jewellermagazine.com/Article/10565/Nelumbo-Nucifera-Ring-Earrings
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2024 – Present Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) - Exhibition Installation Assistant
2020 – Present St. Maur Bespoke Design - Artist and Designer
2007 - 2019 Seymour Art - Curator, Artist and Designer
2003 – 2015 SA:6 Projects - Artist Manager, Artist Liaison, DJ, Event Manager, Marketing Manager & Stage Production Manager
2006 – 2007 Free Range Studios & Gallery - Exhibition Manager
2006 – 2007 Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts - Installation Technician
2005 – 2006 Artrage - Project Manager & Installation Technician
Additional Experience
2023 Edith Cowan University - Volunteer Gallery Attendant
2020 – 2021 Curtin University - Volunteer Exhibition Sales Support
2018 – 2019 Committee for Economic Development Australia (CEDA) - Volunteer Event Assistant