“Artist night at HSR”
Amraks and Gabriela Renee
4 Apr → 4 Apr 2025
Hope St Radio
On the first Friday of every month, West Space invites artists to DJ at Hope St Radio.
This month, Naarm/Melbourne based artists Amraks and Gabriela Renee form a unique fusion of immersive experiences, combining their distinct artistic practices and musical styles to explore the intersection of sound, culture, and identity.
Friday 4 April, 5 → 7pm
Watch Alyssa Powell-Ascura's Firstborn in the West Space Window, then join us downstairs to hang out.
Find Hope St directly below our gallery in multi-arts precinct Collingwood Yards.
Previous
February → Mary MacDougall
January 2025 → Mugagga Kaggwa & Alrey Batol
December 2024 → Aarti Jadu & Claire de Carteret
November 2024 → 雋然 Rainbow Chan & zourry
October 2024 → Debris Facility
Amraks, known for his euphoric and melodic style, brings an energetic fusion of breaks and house to the dance floor. His sets are a dynamic blend of synth-driven euphoria and garage influences, with a deep connection to both the visual and auditory realms of music. With his 2022 EP Desolate, Amraks showcased his unique approach to music, weaving together vibrant breaks and house elements in what was described as an "emotional masterclass in spatial harmony." His sound continues to push boundaries, blending high-energy rhythms with a sense of emotional depth.
Gabriela Renee is an artist and curator whose practice critically engages with themes of identity, diaspora, and cultural disconnection. Through immersive textile installations, Renee reimagines archival imagery and familiar objects to examine how these materials can reconstruct fragmented identities and create new connections to the past. Her practice interrogates the complexities of hybrid cultural identities and the crucial role memory plays in shaping our sense of belonging.
