Gavin Bell

Gavin Bell is a Melbourne-based artist. He is a member of collaborative art group Greatest Hits. Greatest Hits have exhibited in Melbourne and interstate, including West Space and TCB, as well as recent group show Canadian Pharmacy at Neon Parc (Melbourne). Upcoming solo exhibitions in 2010 include The Narrows, Centre for Contemporary Photography, with group shows at Peloton (Sydney) and Next Wave Festival.

The Value of Change / Wasting Time / Making Money. 2010, 5c piece x 2, superglue, spray paint

I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok.

- Shaquille O’Neal

www.greatesthitswebsite.com

Hugo Atkins

Hugo Atkins is an installation artist whose work has participated in numerous group exhibitions since 2005 of which his most recent shows are Zero & Not (45 Downstairs), Magic Eye (Platform), and Canadian Pharmacy (Neon Parc). His work is part of collections held by the Department of Education Victoria and ACMI's Memory Grid.

Public participation in Activism, 2010, acrylic paint

Is the daily grind become mundane? Is your love life running low? Do you feel like you might just need some excitement?

This my friend, is your lucky day! In your hand, right now is a device for destruction, an aliment for adrenalin, a catalyst for catastrophe, a capsule for creativity and a sphere for stupidity!

Follow these simple instructions, and I promise you a mental and moral boost beyond all comparable measure.

1. Choose target.

2. Aim.

3. Throw capsule as hard as possible.

4. Document damage with camera.

5. Send photo to huwgor@hotmail.com

6. Check hugeofatkins.blogspot.com

www.hugeofatkins.blogspot.com

Jessica McElhinney

Jessica McElhinney is a Melbourne based video artist and painter. She has forthcoming exhibitions at RMIT and TCB later on in 2010. Jessica is also one-half of FreeChoice Duo alongside fellow Insert Coin Here exhibitor Jarrod Zlatic.

WORMZ, 2010, metal keyring, clay, acrylic paint

Inside Jessica's eggs are shiny wormy keyrings. These cute baby worms make a striking addition to any key. AND they come in many wonderful colours. WORMZ make the perfect sparkle accessory.

www.jess-jesstown.blogspot.com

Louise Ryan

Louise Ryan is an emerging artist in the midst of completing her Diploma of Visual Art. She has participated in several group exhibitions and exhibited at various galleries including Eckersley's Gallery and Gallery 11. In 2008, she was part of the opening performance of Mikala Dwyer's solo exhibition Monoclinic at Hamish McKay Gallery in Wellington, New Zealand.

Untitled (Tiny amour), 2010, wood, acrylic paint, wool, plastic beads, silk

I have always been intrigued by the idea of personal fashion used as a form of psychological armour - one's vulnerability can be protected by the application of powerful or diverting clothing. (More extreme examples of this can be seen in some African and Papua New Guinean tribes who use both costume and mystic objects for ritual and day to day purposes. Such clothing instantly amplifies the presence of the human being.)

This notion of protection can also be applied from a more superstitious motivation. It is not uncommon for people to carry crystals, heirlooms, lucky coins and other personal totems as a way to feel guarded in their current situation.

With these concepts in mind, I wanted to create a piece that marries the two concepts. A wearable totem that conveys power through the visual strength of the object, from the natural elements it is comprised of, together with the ritual of making the piece itself.

www.myunclethecavedweller.blogspot.com