
BIANCA TAINSH
Alrey Batol
EMPOWERING YOURSELF ONLINE
This workshop involves a beginners guide to empowerment in the age of intrusive technology as a countermeasure to our disengaged involvement with these tools.
The workshop will comprise of step-by-step instructions on how to secure your privacy and data using encryption software and apps including VPN, ProtonMail and the TOR web browser used to access the Deep Web.
Alrey’s recent projects have been examining ways that are alternative to capitalistic modes of communication drawing from prefigurative strategy, permaculture practice and DIY culture.
No bookings required, just bring a smartphone, tablet or laptop.
30 March | 2.15-4.15pm | BLINDSIDE

Alrey Batol
BACKYARD COB ROCKET-STOVE BUILDING FROM SCRATCH
Join Melbourne artist Alrey Batol as he shows how to construct a portable wood fuelled rocket-stove out of cob, an eco-friendly building material consisting mostly of backyard soil and natural fibres. This rocket-stove is mainly used for cooking and only requires tinder or kindling, which is usually found in abundance.
For bookings and enquiries please use form below.
12 April | 1-3pm | Testing Grounds

ALREY BATOL
Born 1980, Philippines. Now living in Melbourne, Australia. Alrey is a multi-disciplinary artist with a Bachelor of Communication Design from Queensland University of Technology and a Bachelor of Fine Art from Queensland College Of Art with First Class Honours from RMIT.
Alrey has exhibited nationally in Australia and has held three solo exhibitions in Brisbane Alrey was a finalist at the 2015 Churchie National Emerging Art Prize and in 2016, was awarded the studio residency/award at Media Arts Asia Pacific.

Melbourne Workshops & Events
27th March, 2-5pm
Workshop for Ideological Reinvention
Transcend into a radical workshopping space in a reflective, but light-hearted afternoon of ideological reinvention with artist Bianca Tainsh.
BLINDSIDE Gallery, Level 7 Nicholson Building, 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne.
28th March, 6.15-6.35pm (opening 6-8pm)
Integrity Ritual - Opening Night
Bianca Tainsh, Integrity participants and live screen performance by American composer and interactive media artist James Perley.
BLINDSIDE Gallery, Level 7 Nicholson Building, 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne.
30th March, 12-2pm
Sustainable Human Super-tut
Self-tailored, practical advice for living a sustainable life with artist (and sustainability enthusiast) Bianca Tainsh.
BLINDSIDE Gallery, Level 7 Nicholson Building, 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne.
30th March, 2.15-4.15pm
Empowering Yourself Online - Workshop
A beginners guide to empowerment in the age of intrusive technology with artist Alrey Batol.
BLINDSIDE Gallery, Level 7 Nicholson Building, 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne.
30th March, 4.30-6.30pm
Beyond Zero Point - cognitive dissonance and the new mass
Performative lecture and follow-up workshop administered by Dr Ceri Hann.
BLINDSIDE Gallery, Level 7 Nicholson Building, 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne.
3rd April, 2.30-5.30pm
Workshop for Ideological Reinvention
Transcend into a radical workshopping space in a reflective, but light-hearted afternoon of ideological reinvention with artist Bianca Tainsh.
Testing Grounds, 1 City Road, Southbank.
5th April
Integrity Ritual - First Friday Party!
Integrity members usher in the First Friday Party festivities by manifesting the world wide web of humanity.
Testing Grounds, 1 City Road, Southbank.
11th April, 5.30-8.30pm
Workshop for Ideological Reinvention
Transcend into a radical workshopping space in a reflective, but light-hearted evening of ideological reinvention with artist Bianca Tainsh.
BLINDSIDE Gallery, Level 7 Nicholson Building, 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne.
12th April, 1-3pm
Backyard Cob Rocket-stove Building from Scratch
Join Melbourne artist Alrey Batol as he shows how to construct a portable wood fuelled rocket-stove out of cob.
Testing Grounds, 1 City Road, Southbank.
12th April, 3.30-5.30pm
Sustainable DIY concrete for creatives
Artist Daniella Ruffino will demonstrate how to transform waste into a versatile, sculptural material.
Testing Grounds, 1 City Road, Southbank.