NO SHOW 
~ Non existent when expected.
~ Non Exhibition.         

NO SHOW. A direct and bold response to concerning exploitations served by Newcastle mural festival management in difficult times of the pandemic.

NO SHOW was an Open Studio invitation to Newcastle artist Brett Piva’s studio that shared experiments and processes using various mediums on base materials such as Glass, Paper, concrete and Canvas.

A response to a NO SHOW circumstance due to a large project's eleventh-hour cancellation and exposed ill treatment by Newcastle mural festival management.

Various works of all sizes, both accomplished and incomplete, were shared. Framed, unframed or unfinished. An insight into studio practices alongside a showcase of completed works at Onwards Gallery.

Hand-made brushes, tools and implements used to create works were on display and discussed during each session. New abstract and contemporary pieces were painted to recover from the severe loss of funds due to the actions of a local mural festival's exploitation.