Brentley Frazer ~ Poet/Writer

Contact: brentley@brentley.com or editor@retortmagazine.com

Poetry/Writing/Publishing

Described as ‘one of the most innovative of contemporary writers‘ by The Courier Mail, as ‘a 21st century Baudelaire‘ by Dazed and Confused Magazine, and as a ‘literary genius‘ by Prat Magazine, Brentley Frazer’s poetry, short stories and other writings have been published internationally in many of the worlds most reputable magazines, anthologies, newspapers and other periodicals. His 2003 collection A Dark Samadhi attained critical acclaim, and his 2007 follow up collection Memories Like Angels at a Ball Tripping Over Their Gowns saw his writing compared ‘to that of William S. Burroughs and Kafka’. Brentley holds a Master of Arts in writing and freelances as an editor and reviewer for multiple publications. Currently he is working on a novel and preparing a new collection of poems. He also likes to dabble with creative nonfiction, gonzo/participatory journalism, painting and photography. He is also founder, editor and publisher of Retort Magazine (online since 2001).

Spoken Word/Performances/Public Appearances

Brentley has has appeared as a guest artist at numerous literary festivals, poetry readings and culture jams, including: The National Poetry Festival, The Sydney Poetry Festival, The Queensland Poetry Festival, The Brisbane Writers Festival, The Wellington International Poetry Festival, The National Young Writers Festival, The Oxfam Bookfest in London and  most recently ‘Spoken‘ at the State Library of Queensland. He was co-founder of The Vision Area and is a founding member of the long running Brisbane spoken word event Speed Poets.

Visual Art/Exhibitions

Brentley has exhibited his paintings and photographs at numerous group and solo exhibitions, including:

DEPARTURES: New Paintings & Prints – Solo Show
Eurotrash Bar, Melbourne June 28 2009

THE NEW MAGICIANS: New Paintings & Prints – Solo Show
Eurotrash Bar, Melbourne November 13 – 25 2008

THE NEXT DOOR STRANGER - Recent Paintings – Solo Show
Glitch Bar+Cinema – Melbourne 18th June -10th August 2008

GREAT PAINTERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY - Group Show
Modus Studios – Brisbane 15 April – 08 May 2003

HEROIN BEAR & FRIENDS EAT THE UNIVERSE - Solo Show
Ric’s Bar – Brisbane September 11 – October 11 2001

AN OMNIVAGUS HEART - Solo Show
The Hub – Brisbane October 20 – 15 November 1996

THE NEW NEW - Group Show
Space Plenitude – Brisbane 12 April – 12 May 1993

WATCH THEM EXPLODE - Group Show
Studio Oiduts – Brisbane 1 February 25 February 1992

OPERA OF DESTRUCTION - Solo Show
Cafe Nova – Townsville 10 January – 25 January 1991

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