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| I started taking photos in the 1950's but I am old enough
to remember the poor farmers of the 1930's. This, and the rapid expansion
of Melbourne in the 1960's led me into documentary photography - as
a means of recording my time. I spent five years as a member of Group
M. In that time we exhibited our photographs at the Museum of Modern
Art in Melbourne, however, our major exhibition 'Urban Woman' was show
at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1964. It was then curated by the National
Gallery of Victoria as its first collected series of photos on a single
theme. It was heart-breaking when this collection of 200 large B&W
prints was destroyed during riots at the Mexico Olympic Games in 1968,
where it had been displayed on the walls of the Australian Pavilion. I came to live in the Belgrave South area in 1969, was elected onto the Shire of Sherbrooke council in 1976, and was burnt-out in the 1983 Ash Wednesday fires. I served as a councilor again from 1984 to 1986 when I became chair of the council's finance committee; thus the five years I spent on council made me a regular visitor to this building, now Burrinja. It is a disappointment that the Shire of Sherbrooke as a political entity has disappeared, but I am gladdened when all round me I see the open landscapes which my colleagues fought so hard to retain. It is wonderful that the old council building has come to be such a fine centre for the arts. I left this area in 1987 and by the mid 1990's was living on the outskirts of Sunbury. On those wide flat landscapes I started this photographic series, the Sunburnt Country. |
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| PHOTOGRAPHS So much of Australia is flat, dry and harsh; it must be unforgiving. Yet somehow our farmers scratch a living, and city people are honored to be a part of this wide brown land. Out of all logic, we come to love it. In fact, all people love their land because it becomes so familiar, perhaps it has the record of their lives scratched on it. As Dorothea Mackellar says in her poem 'My Country', For flood and fire and famine, she pays us back threefold. I have used Mackellar's poem to gather my love of this land and help make it translatable to others. But the photos mean little unless they show people blessing the land with their presence; this does not mean that they must show happiness. The 17 lines I have chosen start: Core of my heart, my country! I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of ragged mountain ranges, Of drought and flooding rains. I'm sure you know the rest. |
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THE ROAD NOT TAKEN Over the past couple of years a change in life circumstances has meant that I have spent a lot of time in Central Victoria rejuvenating and reviving a rundown old family farm. This ‘new’ place, full of old things has led me to explore
another viewpoint. I find new materials at hand that beg integration
with thoughts and feelings evoked by this dry, flat landscape.
KAREN SCOTT Mandalas are like maps of these individual journeys which have given me insights, feelings of wellbeing, wholeness and renewal on the pathways of my busy and interesting life. I encourage you to choose the ‘Road not Taken’…
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| Through My Eyes BURRINJA ARTIES 8-20 AUGUST 2009 Through My Eyes presents the fourth annual exhibition of this group of adults of varied abilities and art experiences. All the artists have a unique way of seeing and depicting their experiences though a wide range of mediums, including fabric, film, fans, masks and mandalas. This is the third time the Arties have used disposable cameras as a means of recording how and what captures their artistic interests, in their world at the Burrinja program. Through the lens provides a visual record, a means of communicating with others from their eyes. The Arties are brought weekly to Burrinja and are an integral part of the Burrinja family, truly experiencing and loving, building community through the arts. This group is the highlight of the artists’ week, and their exhibition gives the group and their creations visibility, and recognition in the community and media. |
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ANOTHER DEAD POSSUM
EMMA JOHNSON 11 JULY – 2 AUGUST 2009 |
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| After leaving Art School in London 2 years ago, Emma traveled back to her birth country to have a look around and see what happened. “I’d have never guessed that I would land an Artist in Residence spot, I thought I was coming to get a tan.” Emma studied at Wimbledon College of Art under Kier Smith and Tamiko O’Brien, and has exhibited internationally in gallery shows, and created sculptures and installations for festivals. “Now I am artist in Residence at Burrinja Gallery for a year. I remember walking out of the train station in Belgrave for the first time and thinking, ‘wow, it’s like emma land. there’s more health food shops than supermarkets, no surface is left undecorated and everyone has dreads.’ The lifestyle my work represents is critical to my concepts. I don’t separate my emotions from my art and so they come pouring out. Thus the ingredients are very important; after all, you reap what you sow. Up here I fell in love with the beautiful environment and sizeable community of eccentrics (you know who you are), which ceaselessly nourish my work.” Emma has been working away in the basement at Burrinja creating a new series of drawings extended from an earlier project ‘when you go round a corner and fall into a bin’. Alongside these will be interactive works that give visitors the chance to get arty. ‘The Awesome Laughing Chalkboard’ as the title suggests is a 1m x 1m large 3-D laughing face chalkboard that you can draw and write on. Photographs will be taken frequently and, at the end of each day, placed on display around the chalkboard, putting your artwork on the wall. Emma will also be creating a large 2m x 3m painting and collage during
the show and will be in the gallery everyday 10am – 4pm for
the show until the 31st July. Visitors are invited to bring to the
artist items of inspiration, which may then be interpreted on the
gallery wall, at the artist’s discretion. Emma says ‘If
things don’t make it up onto the wall, don’t be disheartened;
just try harder to bring something impressive! Items can range from
writing, photographs, objects, ideas… anything, be creative!’.
Expect to find an atmosphere where everyone, no matter what age, can
feel free to have fun and get involved. ANOTHER DEAD POSSUM CLOSING
PARTY! As a large part of the work will be created during the show, the
exhibition event, which is more like a closing party, will be held
towards the end of the show, on Friday 31st July at 7pm. So much fun is guaranteed to warm you up this winter… |
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Emma at work |
| Working out what weightlessness means on her planet (spiritually and physically), through the idea that nonsense is powerfully good for society, Emma is creating art. This can manifest through many mediums; performance, sculpture, installation and drawing, often involving laughter, nudity, hot air balloons, bubbles, swings, love, butterflies and moons. |
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| In this solo exhibition Emma will create a live art collage creation taking over the whole Jarmbi gallery. During the exhibition spontaneous creatures, patterns, and poetry will appear across the walls… |
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Emma in her studio |
| The local community is invited to participate by donating
their old household paints, spray paints, varnishes, brushes, rollers,
pencils, artists materials etc so that they may be recycled …
anything goes, and everything appreciated. During the exhibition visitors
will also be encouraged to give their creative ideas to the artist,
for interpretation on the gallery walls. |
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Map of Emma's studio |
Emma will be in the gallery throughout the exhibition, and otherwise can be found in her basement studio at Burrinja most days from 10am – 4pm, and she can be contacted by email; emmajohnson_28@hotmail.com Visitors are most welcome! Check out Emma’s work at www.emmajohnson.net |
PRESENT,
WITH A FUTURE Lindy Bearup (B.A.(H.Svs).,Grad Dip.(P.Couns).,Grad.Dip.(M.Health Sc.)., Ass.Dip Welfare., Cert.Trauma Couns. & Psychotherapy. MATT, ASTSS, AIWCW) opened Moonyah in 1996 as a safe place committed to assisting individuals taking ownership of themselves, reclaiming their lives and moving towards mindfully living their potential and developing a better future. Through holistic therapies individuals are empowered to reclaim themselves in a new and exciting way. ‘I work very hard to maintain an atmosphere of safety in my rooms, and in the work. Teaching skills to victim/survivors to learn how to build appropriate boundaries to keep themselves safe is a vital component of the recovery journey.’ Lindy Bearup Survivors of Trauma Support and Education Program is the pro-bono,
pro-active arm of Moonyah Counselling which works towards ‘recovery’
and also ‘prevention’ of abuse trauma through counselling,
education and support. Lindy Bearup developed the Accelerated Trauma Recovery Mandala as a vehicle to resolve historical trauma and establish a ‘congruent coalescence’ (sitting with oneself) within the traumatized psyche of adult survivors of childhood trauma. This package has been independently evaluated and found to be useful in: assisting the resolution of trauma, in the reduction of alienation; increasing insight into the impact of trauma; creating appreciation of survival strengths and in developing a sense of ‘future hope’. Present, with a Future is an exhibition of artwork created through this process. ‘Having come out of my own trauma history and receiving the benefit of counselling and support from others when I needed it, this is my way of giving back.’ - Lindy Bearup Moonyah continues to sponsor Survivors of Trauma Support + Education Program, and continues in its own small way to educate the community through workshops and presentations to community groups on: a) the impact of trauma upon the developing brain
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| RENEWAL CHAN ACADEMY AUSTRALIA 3 – 21 JUNE 2009 The Chan Academy Australia presents the exhibition Renewal. The exhibition features works by Chan Artist Melba Nielsen and is based on the ancient ink painting style originating in China. The art form has been adopted by Buddhists and used as a form of Meditation, creating aesthetically beautiful artworks reflecting nature. The Chan Academy continues this ancient tradition in an Australian context. This exhibition entitled ‘Renewal’ has been inspired by how the Australian bush, after being ravaged by bush fires, with great energy springs back to life and renews itself. Melba is an accomplished artist, she worked as an illustrator for The Age in Melbourne for 11 years, she then worked as a freelancer and a book illustrator and has been Chan painting for the past 30 years. Her first major exhibition in Melbourne (1988) was opened by Gough Whitlam. Last years Chan Painting exhibition was one of the most successful ever held at Burrinja and received great appraisal from the gallery, the public and artists alike. Originally founded by the late Master John D. Hughes in 1986, this painting school has inspired many local people to take up this form of painting. ‘The Way of the Brush’ is taught by Melba Nielsen at the academy in Upwey and this exhibition features many of her works and also includes works by the painting school's students. The Chan Academy is located at and run by the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd at 33 Brooking Street, Upwey, Ph: 9754 3334. The opening event for this exhibition is from 1-3pm on Sunday 7th
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| REGENERATE ANNUAL DANDENONG RANGES OPEN STUDIOS EXHIBITION 15 – 31 MAY 2009 Opening 7pm Friday 15th May In the lead up to the Open Studios weekend artists work is being shared with the community through exhibitions in cafes, gardens and sculpture parks. In particular, the Open Studios weekend is previewed in the Open Studios Exhibition at Burrinja's Jarmbi Gallery. All 30 artists are creating work for the 2009 exhibition theme Regenerate, promising inspiring expressions of physical, emotional and spiritual regeneration. 'Regenerate' will be opened at 7pm on Friday 15 May in a carnival atmosphere including roving performers, wandering minstrels, music, and colorful costumes. The exhibition will run from 14-31 May 2009. Gallery hours are 10:30am - 5pm, Monday-Sunday. Admission is free. This exhibition makes Burrinja a great place to collect your Open
Studios guide book, check out the artists' work, and start your journey
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WONDERMENT This exhibition features photography, ceramics, sculpture and paintings by Chris Samuel & Donna Williams. Wonderment is defined as: Chris Samuel is a Systems Manager in Super Computing. Immersed in a world of science and technology, he is also a nature photographer and ceramicist. His wonderment of nature, history and culture are themes in his work. Donna Williams has exhibited nationally and internationally. An international author, public speaker, autism consultant, poet and singer-songwriter with Donna & The Aspinauts, Donna finds wonderment in form and movement, looking to capture essence and beingness beyond surface. Check out www.donnawilliams.net
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| WE’RE AFRAID OF THE DAYLIGHT NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK PHOTOGRAPHIC PROJECT 1-14 APRIL 2009 Opening
Event 7pm Thursday 2nd April – all welcome |
| We’re afraid of the daylight is a
youth driven photographic project coordinated by Burrinja with the support
of local artist and photographer Tiffaney Bishop, for National Youth
Week (28 March – 5 April 2009). Before beginning this project Burrinja consulted with local young people to determine their needs, interests and ideas. Five 13-14 year old young people expressed a strong interest in photography, combined with a driving desire to connect the project with real social issues faced by youth in the area. Issues of particular concern include violence, bullying, and general anti-social behaviour perpetrated by youth. This project aimed to assist the young people involved, to help them express their ideas and have their voices heard within the broader community through the development of photographic skills, leading to this public exhibition in Jarmbi gallery at Burrinja. Random and premeditated acts of violence in the community of Upwey are specifically worrying the young people taking part in this project and their peers. Three of the five young people involved in the project are themselves victims of youth violence in this community, and the other two are concerned friends. All of them have witnessed violence, or have felt vulnerable in Upwey, and surrounding communities, on a regular basis. Between them, they have created a body of artwork that presents their real life experience of Upwey in the hope that they will gain greater community support and acknowledgement. The project is managed by Tilla Buden, the Burrinja Visual Arts Coordinator, in partnership with the young people involved and local photographic artist Tiffaney Bishop. The project has been developed with a strong emphasis on creative collaboration. Weekly sessions were held over a period of three months and included tuition in location photography, digital processing and manipulation, visual narrative, image sequencing, art history, exhibition planning and publicity. The success of this project began to emerge early on and both the young people and the facilitator’s involved plan to continue the development of further projects. Funding applications and various community engagement initiatives have already begun in the hope that this intelligent, sophisticated, edgy, but above all constructive project can continue to support issues surrounding young people in the hills and public safety. |
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DAVIED FARRIES
12-29 MARCH 2009 Opening Event 2pm Sunday 22nd February 2009 – all welcome Davied Farries sees this exhibition as the evolution of a lifetime passion for the Australian landscape. His enthusiasm for the countryside eventually lead him to the outback where he worked as a jackaroo for five years, learning to see the landscape as a dramatic backdrop teeming with life and colorful characters. Through this unique work Davied shares his vision of the Australian landscape as a spectacular theatre for the drama of life. He presents the outback as a colorful, living stage populated with cowboys, dinosaurs, and startroopers. Davied began his career as an artist in 1992, and shortly afterwards met his biological mother and discovered she was also an artist. Davied has been working solidly ever since, investigating the landscape through his colorful work. He completed a Diploma in Visual Art in 1998, and continues to exhibit regularly. |
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Ivan Milano 18 FEBRUARY – 9 MARCH 2009 Opening Event 2pm Sunday 22nd February 2009 –
all welcome Ivan Milanovic was born Croatia in 1946. A talented child artist,
Ivan was self taught and progressed over the years showing great promise.
Due to the pressures of the communist system of the former Yugoslavia,
Ivan was unable to continue to further education in the arts, but
instead was forced to undergo an apprenticeship as a barber, a profession
which he was also very skilled in and awarded for. Ivan has now been
painting for over 40 years, and has exhibited in Melbourne annually
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VIVID VISIONS
Showcasing the Best Year 11 Artwork from across the Yarra Ranges 21 JANUARY – 15 FEBRUARY For the past five years Burrinja has searched the schools of the Dandenong Ranges to bring together a showcase of the best artwork created by Year 11 students from across the hills. In 2009 the fifth annual Vivid Visions exhibition features diverse, energetic and insightful Year 11 artwork. Six schools from across the Dandenong Ranges will be represented in Vivid Visions 2009, which includes artwork across a range of mediums from Monbulk Secondary College, Mater Christi College, Billanook College, Emerald Secondary College, Mountain District Christian School, and Belgrave Heights Christian School. This year over 70 artworks were submitted to Vivid Visions. Of those, the work of 24 students was selected for this exhibition. Heading into its fifth year, the Vivid Visions exhibition continues to provide an important forum for local Year 11 students to express themselves creatively and be represented publicly in the community. This exhibition also creates a space for young people from different schools to network with each other, connect with other young artists, experience great professional development opportunities, and share ideas and techniques. VIVID VISIONS CELEBRATION AND AWARDS NIGHT
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| Celebrating Ten Years of“Building
Community through Arts” at Burrinja / DRCCC It has been an eventful ride since 1998 when the Dandenong Ranges Community Cultural Centre took up residence in the old Sherbrooke Shire offices as cultural centre for the region. On our journey we’ve evolved from the DRCCC to Burrinja. Now our tenth birthday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on where we’ve come from, what we’ve achieved and how the community sees our role – past, present and future. Our key theme for the celebration & exhibition is TEN. oo oo oo oo oo |
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KALORAMA
Vivienne Carter 6 – 23 NOVEMBER 2008 Opening Drinks 7pm Thursday 13th November This series is an exploration of mediums, textures and natural imagery interpreted using brush, camera and technology. This series ‘Kalorama’ is created with a deep affection for my natural environment and other experiences I have encountered along the way. See more of my work on artistsonline.net.au –
this is my website and is open for any artist to join free of charge.
Coming up is a new website that should be up and running in the next
month: worldartgalleryonline.com and waggonline.com (chat and exchange).
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RELIEF Relief, so called because of the 3D relief aspect of the artwork, is a showcase of some of the recent technical shifts in TIRIKI ONUS’, style of artwork. This exhibition is an attempt to combine a life-long love of sculpture with the practicalities of creating and showing 3 dimensional works. Many of the ideas for the works in “relief” have been gestating for many years, and the introduction of new mediums and techniques has allowed Tiriki to play with ideas from his past as well as new concepts, permitting him to create a show that’s essentially just for fun. “These are the works I’ve been looking for an excuse to make, an excuse to be free with ideas despite the consequences. This makes RELIEF egocentric, self centred and completely lacking in altruism, but hopefully it will make it fun.” - Tiriki Onus, 2008 This exhibition is to be opened by Gary Foley at 2pm on Sunday 19th
October. Foley is an internationally renowned indigenous Australian
activist, academic, writer and actor. Best known for his role in establishing
the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra in 1972, and for establishing
an Aboriginal legal service in Redfern in the 1970s. In the last thirty
years, Gary Foley has worked as an actor, academic and curator. |
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OF MIND When times are tough, it can be difficult to see the bright side
of life, but that is just what a group of young Yarra Ranges artists
have done. The artists, aged between 12 and 25, have had experience
with mental health issues. All of them have managed to reflect on
their experiences in a positive way and the outcome is the group photographic
exhibition, State of Mind – the sunny side of mental health,
being held at the Burrinja Cultural Centre. Presented by Shire of
Yarra Ranges Youth Services, in partnership with Burrinja and UnitingCare
Community Options, the exhibition will be shown during Mental Health
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| THE RITE OF SPRING Ikebana Exhibition 23-28 SEPTEMBER 2008 An exhibition of Ikebana, Japanese floral art, arranged by students and teachers of the Sogetsu School. The love of flowers and flower arranging is universal. Those who study Sogetsu Ikebana develop a new appreciation of plant material, which includes the harmony of colour, line and space in design. Students develop creativity, friendship and inner peace. Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, commenced with the
spread of Buddhism from China in the 6th century. Over the centuries,
changes in custom and environment have been mirrored by changes in
ikebana. It no longer retains its religious significance, but has
become a purely decorative art form accepted throughout the world. |
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BEN BLACKET
interpretation new photographic works To be opened by Brian Gilkes |
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Ben Blackett - Laughing Face |
In this emotional series of photographs Ben Blacket paints his midnight stories of isolated suburban youth on the outskirts of Melbourne. Exploring the edges of social dislocation, danger and dark despair, Ben’s pictures tell of his journey through depression and point towards a fierce hope for the future. “my name can be stretch. i am a 20 year old photographer / artist from tecoma, victoria. i’ve used the situations and people i’ve encountered during the past 14 months ago. i’ve tried to highlight the emotions or feelings one might go through in the healing process that is RECOVERY. whether it is love, loneliness, happiness or sadness. because life changes, so does art. it’s all how you see it…. |
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THE FOUR SEASONS,
THE FOUR FRIENDS Chan Academy Australia 9-24 AUGUST 2008 Opening 1pm Sunday 10th August Official Opening by Shire of Yarra Ranges Mayor Cr. Tim Heenan |
The Chan Academy Australia presents the exhibition The Four Seasons, The Four Friends. This exhibition is based on the ancient ink painting style originating in China. The art form has been adopted by Buddhists and used as a form of Meditation, creating an art that is aesthetically beautiful. The Chan Academy continues this ancient tradition in an Australian context. A few simple brushstrokes capture the beauty and charm of nature. Inspired by the natural surroundings and the change of seasons, a gum tree blowing in the breeze or a frog jumping into a pond. Originally founded by the late Master John D. Hughes in 1986, this painting school has inspired many local people to take up this form of painting. ‘The Way of the Brush’ is now taught by Melba Nielsen at the academy in Upwey and this exhibition features many of her works, including some works by the painting school's students. Melba is an accomplished artist, she worked as an illustrator for The Age in Melbourne for 11 years, she then worked as a freelancer and a book illustrator and has been Chan painting for the past 30 years. Her first major exhibition in Melbourne (1988) was opened by Gough Whitlam and her work in both oils and ink and brush on rice paper continue to evolve with the Four Seasons. “Using the Four Friends; ink, brush, paper and water, we paint from nature through the Four Seasons and as nature grows and renews so does the Chan Painter” |
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The Chan Academy is located and run by
the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd 33 Brooking Street, Upwey, Ph: 9754 3334. |
TAKEN
FROM LIFE From the first stages of pregnancy to the years ahead, the changes of the woman’s body, mind and emotions are monumental. Her body accommodates for the child growing inside the womb, Her mind and maternal instincts are sharpened as she becomes more aware of the responsibilities that come with nurturing a child. Her empathy and compassion deepens as she prepares to go beyond her own capabilities to show love for another. Each woman’s journey of pregnancy, childbirth and childrearing are unique and varied, yet the experience in its self is common to all mothers. The exhibition ‘Taken from life’ will seek to capture experiences taken from several women’s journeys of becoming a mother. |
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| Gabrielle recently moved from Wollongong in NSW to settle in Ferntree Gully. She is a mother and fulltime painter, and has exhibited widely across Australia. Working across media, from sculpture and painting to drawing, Gabrielle is interested in people and their relationships. Her artwork is figurative and expressive as she aims to capture the emotion and spirit of her subjects. |
VESSEL Sebastian Nicholas 2nd - 20th JULY 2008 Opening 12:30 Sunday 6th July |
Vessel is an enchanting new series of work by Canadian artist Sebastian Nicholas. Over ten years ago Sebastian had a dream where he was shown a spiraling column of luminous human souls descending from a moonlit sky, each carrying a vessel used to draw water from the surface of the ocean. Sebastian came to an understanding of the soul and container as vessels for gathering the experiences needed to continue the journey of life. This image remained with Sebastian, and eventually inspired his new series of work. Combining the appeal of sculpture, drawing and painting, Sebastian explores an entirely unique visual form to give expression to the intangible. His vessels suggest many purposes while specifying none, instead celebrating ambiguity. Playing shadow against light, he creates the illusion of volume, hinting at the capacity and potential of an alluded internal space. “I enjoy the different meanings of the word ‘vessel’ …and I like that the purpose of these vessels is ambiguous yet they all seem to be specific in their own way.” – Sebastian Nicholas |
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| SEW ME A STORY The Fabricators - Lynette Forrest, Joy Serwylo, Helen Cameron, Hani Ron, Joan Warren, Frances Higginbotham, Wendy Ferguson, Wanda McLeod 16 – 22 JUNE 2008 Opening 7pm Thursday 19th June |
| Formed over ten years ago, the Fabricators are a group of 8 mainly
local women who meet monthly to create unique collaborative textile
art. Some of the original members still in the group and are practicing
artists in their own fields, while others create for fun and community.
They work on each others projects, passing them from member to member
to create multiple original artworks. These are sometimes given to other
local women in need. Stretching, sewing, and tearing at the boundaries of textile art, the Fabricators have formed a supportive friendship group and generous creative community. With their inaugural exhibition, ‘Sew Me a Story’, the Fabricators would like to invite the wider community to share their stories. “Working with the Fabricators is an exercise in creativity: a stretching out of my own ideas and techniques, a development of the special friendships of women, a delight at the results when the next step of a project is pulled with a flourish from the bag at our monthly get togethers.” - Helen Cameron |
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OUR LIFE JOURNEY The Burrinja Arties 24 – 29 JUNE 2008 Opening 11am Friday 27th June |
The Burrinja Arties are a Health and Community Care group of local people mostly living in supported residential accommodation who meet weekly at Burrinja. Over the last three years the Arties have worked weekly with Visual Arts Therapist, Lyn Forrest, to produce unique artwork that tells their story. This is a truly innovative community arts project that challenges perceptions and celebrates a group of people that are often invisible in our community. They have come from many different life journeys but have ended up on the same path at Burrinja making art together. This exhibition is an expression of the artists individual life stories and their passage together through the Burrinja Arties group. “This group of ‘outsiders’ have found their voices
and their place in community through the support of their raw art
expressions at Burrinja. This program is a truly amazing example of
the Burrinja mission of building community through art” |
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JOURNEY Dandenong Ranges Open Studios Exhibition Opens Thursday May 15 at 7pm Exhibition until 8 JUNE 2008 Each year Burrinja holds an Open Studio Artists’ Exhibition featuring a key work from each artist participating in the Dandenong Ranges Open Studios program. This year all 22 artists have created work for the 2008 exhibition theme ‘Journey’, promising inspiring expressions of physical, emotional and spiritual journeys. |
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This exhibition is a unique opportunity to see
and experience work from all of the Open Studio artists in the one
gallery. Burrinja a great place to check out the artists’ work, pick up your Open Studios book, and then start your own journey through their studios in the hills. |
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SECRET LIFE OF US
Marian Blank, Narelle Gleeson, Sue Machin, Carli Wilson, Ingrid Wood and Natalie Vranjes 18 – 30 MARCH 2008 An exhibition of painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry
and photography by six teachers “As teachers, our lives are always busy and
our creative energies are channeled into providing artistic education,
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| ‘I am inspired by magical realism, quirky
narratives and life’s eccentricities in general. Painting is a new medium for me and I am enjoying exploring its challenges and possibilities’ Ingrid Wood |
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‘My work is largely derived from organic forms and natural
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‘I have always gathered inspiration from
my surroundings, in particular when I am travelling. I have been very lucky to experience the way other cultures live and I try to portray these differences in my images. Photography is a beautiful medium that is changing rapidly. Although I enjoy the endless creativity of digital imaging, the challenge and satisfaction created from traditional film capture and darkroom printing is my preference’ Carli Wilson |
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‘I have always loved pictures and have been
painting for as long as I can remember. Marian Blank |
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‘I like the idea that anything is possible
in art, ceramic sculpture gives me freedom to express my thoughts and ideas and I'm willing to accept the consequences of that freedom. I am inspired by my life experiences. This collection of work is dedicated to my father, he was a man who could appreciate beauty in all walks of life' Natalie Vranjes |
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'My love is my teaching
in The Arts. I have been teaching for 31 years and continue to enjoy my involvement in education immensely. In this way, I am not able to practice my own art making very often. When I do, I return to what is familiar to me, my style. I find my drawing, especially the landscape and nude, a constant source of inspiration and capture my vision in coloured pencil and gouache' Sue Machin |
TRANSMOGRAPHY
Mark Westaway * trans mog ri fy |
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With a background that encapsulates
not only photography and digital media, but also graphic design, painting
and screen printing, Mark communicates fun, shape and colour in a
range of disciplines and media. He utilises multi media forms to create
ideas that are inspired by nature and the imagination. |
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You are invited to join Mark
Westaway at the opening afternoon in the Jarmbi Gallery at BURRINJA
on Saturday 23 February 2008 at 2PM. |
| VIVID VISIONS 2008 Showcasing the best local young artists from across the Shire... January 21 - February 16 |
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| The Vivid Visions exhibition showcases the best artwork by year 11 students from right across the Shire of Yarra Ranges. The exhibition features 23 works done in 2007 by some of the most outstanding art students from many of the local High Schools, including Monbulk College, Mater Christi College, Billanook College, and Mountain District Christian School. Now in its fourth year, the Vivid Visions exhibition continues to provide a forum for Year 11 students to express themselves creatively and be represented publicly in the community. Vivid Visions always offers a wider range of artistic expression, and this year is no exception. With a mixture of installation, film, photography, painting, sculpture, and print making, Vivid Visions dramatically highlights the amazing creativity of our local young people. |
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Vivid Visions will be on show in the Jarmbi
gallery at Burrinja from January 21 - February 16 2008. Admission
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DEREK ERSKINE Opening November 23 2007. Until December 17. |
Derek Erskine is best known for his near-abstract landscape/figurative paintings, in which he discovered, in the words of one critic, ``a way of making the Diversity of the Australian Landscape seem viscerally igniting’’. Those who have experienced a long journey by car or train through rural Australia will immediately recognise where Erskine’s imaginative landscapes derive from: he paints the endlessness and vastness. Erskine's new exhibition is now reminding collectors that there are many facets to his art; and that, like all great artists, Erskine is an individual who even in his early career constantly strived to extend the boundaries of his work. What is compelling about this very diverse, and often experimental work is the sense of the artist’s curiosity: about nature and about what paintings possibilities are. And above all, about how to go about defining the character of the Australian landscape. To say that Erskine is obsessed with the Australian landscape is obvious, yet, more often than not, he has been discussed as an international artist; his work routinely compared formally to artists as diverse as Cezanne and Picasso,to Australian abstract painters of the 1960s. But a new way of looking at Erskine’s work, which is perhaps just beginning to dawn in the ‘2007, is that he was not just an internationalist, formalist painter but also a deeply Australian and regionalist artist. His work conveys a strong sense of specific landscapes layered through the enduring cultural memories of the peoples of our region, |
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Innovative Collabs A joint exhibition by Bill Kemp and Helen Varner-Kemp Opening Sunday October 14 at 2.30pm Our Art is personal feelings of everyday experiences and relates
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Interchange Outer East
Presents works by its program artists Exhibition September 12 – 30 The exhibition will comprise
textiles, mosaics and some jewelery. |
Finding the
Wild Woman Valezka Exhibition July 26 to August 5 “I would like to share my journey with you. A woman’s journey. One that has taken 36 years thus far and still continues. I am just a woman, just a mother, just a wife, just an artist. In my work I express my loves and fears, my many dreams and many shapes and forms. It shows I am ever changing, constantly moving from one vision of myself, of womanhood, to another. I hope you enjoy my story.” |
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Valezka was born in Chile, South America, and
immigrated to Australia with her family in 1973 when she was three
years old. She is a self taught artist from Cockatoo who draws inspiration
from the rituals of daily life, from motherhood and from her South
American heritage. In her paintings she tries to express the power,
courage and strength she sees in all women.
“The Circle of Women Exhibition”, in 2006, told the story of my search for the women, or feminine energies that surrounded me. Some were human, some ancestors and some were aspects of myself. All of them had been waiting for me to acknowledge them, waiting patiently, speaking to me in dreams, feelings and visions. I finally listened to them and asked for help and guidance in my life and the result was the series of paintings in the exhibition. All of this happened during my 4th pregnancy and culminated in the amazing birth of little Valeska. In this year’s exhibition called “Finding The Wild Woman”, I feel I have awakened to the power of the Earth. My greatest search this past year was to find a teacher to guide me. To my surprise I found one. Her name is Amber, and she has challenged my view of the world, my view as a human being. Amber is an aged grey mare, who came into my life by chance in 2006. She has not only taught me to see life through another species’ eyes, but when she became a mother 6 months ago, I saw similarities in her journey through motherhood and my own. We have become sisters, kindred spirits, two females meeting in a special place to learn from each other. It has been an unbelievable experience and this new exhibition aims to share this with you. |
Exhibition of Works by Supported Residents This vibrant mixed-media group exhibition features
works created during a weekly workshop run by Burrinja with funding
from Home and Community Care to provide people living in insecure
housing circumstances with an artistic and social outlet Students explore different materials and artistic ideas in a supportive and creative environment, develop techniques in the use of form, line and colour, develop personal awareness of self in a group, and explore their own individual style with guidance and assistance from creative arts therapist Lyn Forrest. Over the past 5 years this active group of residents has formed a strong and unique bond. Come and explore their wonderful creativity. Fort
Heart Factory Space Fort Heart was developed by creative director James
Heenan in 2004 starting from a passion to help others. The ‘Fort Heart factory space’ will
run in Jarmbi Gallery from the 3rd to the 8th of July - with the opening
night on Tuesday July 3, from 7.00 to 9.00pm with music, a chance
to meet and greet artists and check out some new up-coming talents.
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Maisey Alex is a local wildlife photographer who is involved in conservation groups in the Dandenong Ranges, such as the Sherbrooke Lyrebird Survey Group and the Friends of Sherbrooke Forest. Alex has spent many hours in the forests learning about the animals and birds he photographs. |
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solo exhibition of works, bringing together the art of wildlife photography and the our Dandenong Ranges environment. Jarmbi Gallery. Friday June 8 – Sunday June 24 |
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is pleased to present
Elemental’ - earth, wind, fire, water Dandenong Ranges Open Studios Exhibition Elemental has been chosen for this year’s theme as a great way to engage the artists and community with the unique environment of the Dandenongs in which we live. Burrinja is a great
place to start your artists’ studio tour! |
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There is a time and a place somewhere in the world where your beliefs would be your death sentence. We live in a world of polarizing communities people killing and being killed. Where martyrs suicide for their beliefs. What is it to believe? What is it to blaspheme? |
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sacred and the profane You are invited to join special guest The exhibition opening will feature performance works
from three exhibiting artists & soundscapes by Roderick Price.
Exhibition until to April 22, 2007 |
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Anna Robertson, Bernadette Burke-Reynolds, Joy Serwylo and Altered books collective, Claire O'Halloran, Denise Dempsey, Elaine Pullum, Fiona Ruttelle, Fiona Tomsic, Jenny Saulwick, John Churchward, Jud Wimhurst, Man Fred, Mark Westaway, Neil McLeod, Peter Forward, Phaedra Press, Robert Doble, Robyn Base, Roderick Price, Sam Riegl, Shelley Cormick, Sue Jarvis, Tirkik Onus, Underground Labs. |
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| Blasphemy seeks to explore visual, performative and aural
responses from artists to its key guiding questions, fundamental inquires
such as: Do you as an artist seek to exist outside or to challenge
the middle ground, and if so, why? What role does the
potential of art to challenge hold in todays post-everything
affluenzic society? Burrinja invites you to experience the exhibition and interrogate these vital questions in the context of the works and the artists statements. A full publication of Artists Statements from the exhibition will be available here to Download shortly. |
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| All Dressed Up and
Nowhere to Go! an exhibition by Cheryl Small Until March 25, 2007 |
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| Cheryl is a contemporary artist from Powelltown
in the Yarra Ranges. Working originally in ceramics and moulded works, she now concentrates on painting and collages. Having previously run the 'Nefertiti Bo Peepi' gallery in Warburton, Cheryl plans to again open a gallery in the beautiful Yarra Valley soon. She has exhibited widely over an extensive career in the arts. |
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An Exhibition of the Works of Artist Zandrina Tacey Opening Saturday Feb 3, 3pm
to 5pm Zandrina lives through her spectacular collection of artwork, which was mostly hidden during her lifetime and is about to be released to the public. It can reduce one to tears of happiness with its beauty and spectacular colours, which in form depicts females and families in an inspirational light. This enlightening exhibition gives a glimpse into her very private life and transports the viewer to another place.. |
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My chair changes to a sphinx
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it was mine to live” (Journal 2004) How hard can life get? When the cards were stacked against her, Zandrina re-lit the fuse and fought the fight of her life. Rising from the depths of pain, Zandrina Tacey artist and poet, produced wonderfully positive, loving, inspirational and very often-spiritual artworks and poetry. Zandrina’s life was truly special, productive and blessed with artistic gifts. Cancer, for all its suffering, anguish and uncertainty brought out the fighting spirit in Zandrina and helped her to attain high quality in her artistic and poetic work and show the spirit of her journey on earth |
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| A selection of recent and not-so-recent photographic
works by Michael Nadir Dewhirst. The images come from many areas of Australia, from New York, and from nature. The images are taken on both transparency and negative film. Some of the images have then been scanned and printed onto canvas. The texture of the canvas gives an added dimension to the photographic image. Others are presented as montage. |
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| Inspired Presented by 'The Steel Magnolias' of Sherbrooke Art Society Opens November 22, 2006. Closes December 3. This exhibition named Inspired was arranged by eleven devotee artists who have been painting together at Sherbrooke Art Society for many years, under the guidance of one of Australia's foremost artists, Glenda Wise. The medium is mainly in oils. All paintings will be available for sale, and can make a wonderful gift for someone who appreciates art. The Steel Magnolias are: Lydia DeGraaf, Jenny Feller, Great Fry, Julia Guglielmi, Deb Hunter, Malcolm Ives, Terry Lane, Sue Martin, Wendy Roads, Angie Steer, Glenda Wise Rosemary Renouf will also be exhibiting photographs which were taken within Australia of scenery to inspire. These beautiful photographs are available as cards and will be for sale. Inspiration for art is often found nearby in our beautiful Dandenong Ranges, and can be aided with the help of photography to complete a painting. |
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Without all the Masks The essence of being nude* (*from a poem by Robin Blanchette) Opens Saturday October 14, 10.30am Exhibition until Sunday October 29 Rosemary Marchington is an emerging artist whose early works for exhibition convey a convincing combination of emotion and line which has found its place after many years being denied expression due to strict family religious influences. The beauty and sensuality of the female form leads throughout her current works and is in part an expression of her emergence out of the strict collar of religion. Her works express on one hand controlled gentle works in black and white and then conversely, flowing forms brought to life with strong colour and powerful emotion. |
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at her first exhibition at the Fernlea House Art Exhibition in Emerald
in October 2005, and was invited to participate in the popular Canterbury
Art Exhibition where her works sold on the first night. |
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| Rosemary's works on display
at the Jarmbi Gallery centre around the female form and include charcoal
on paper, chalk on artboard, coloured pastel on board and textured
paper, and acrylic on canvas |
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14, 10.30am Exhibition until Sunday October 29 |
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October 7, 10.30am-2.30pm. |
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Contemporary Quilters
‘stitches - textures - surfaces’ August 26 - September 17, 2006 Eight contemporary quilters with an eclectic range
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Suzanne is a relative new comer to the art of contemporary quilt making. Prior to this she spent many years teaching and learning many of the traditional crafts. It was only upon the completion of a three year course at Box Hill TAFE, ‘Diploma of Art’ in 2002 that she began to explore contemporary ways of utilizing fabric with patchwork being the medium and also began to dye her own fabrics using silk paints and procion dyes. |
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and colour. After 10 years of making traditional quilts, she realized
that something was missing, as she always wanted to make individual
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All of my work is abstract and geometric whether it’s about landscape,
visual fantasy or anything else. Pattern intrigues me, whether strictly
ordered, or chaotic and improvisational. I find it exciting to work
with repeating units as their components can be endlessly rearranged
and modified. Often they surprise me by taking on a life of their
own! When creating a quilt, I aim for the originality, fluency and
coherence that make for a striking visual experience. Colour is very important to me, not from the point of view of what’s fashionable, what’s in ‘good taste’ or what I like and dislike, and it isn’t always harmonious. I mainly use colour as a tool for achieving particular visual effects and moods. Colour can work magic! I use commercially plain dyed fabrics, but not prints. That’s because they don’t really suit my style, not because I don’t like them. I’m still surprised that I can make quilts at all! I love meeting the constant challenges. I enjoy the satisfaction when everything goes well and consider myself wiser if it doesn’t. Quiltmaking is not a recreational activity for me rather it’s central to my life and an endless source of satisfaction and excitement. |
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A joint exhibition by Simon Duiker and Rius Carson Combining contemporary painting and sculptural works Thursday July 27 to Sunday August 13. |
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of South Australia in 1998, under the supervision of artists
Fiona Hall and John Barbour, Simon has regularly exhibited in
various galleries around Melbourne. His solo exhibition this
year, silver crossing was held at Chapel on Station
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In 2006, Rius has embarked on a new body of work again exploring his Chonk aesthetic. Rius focuses on the development of his ideas through sculptural work combined with his bold use of painting techniques. Hundreds of dots of colour are repeated in patterns akin to Aboriginal dot painting techniques to reflect grids of urban design and the citys inherent uniformity and, at the same time, complexity. Special attention is paid to the combination of sculpture and painting to accentuate the underlying grain, texture and shape of the wood he uses in his works. Chonkism, to Chonk, can be a different experience for everyone. What it means for me is getting in touch with a more free style of make art or anything. In my artwork I try to reflect the beauty and chaos of nature and express the contradictions in the world we live in " Rius Carson, 2005" This approach applied to his iconic, mesmerising and animated fish and bird sculptures, as well as new investigations into masks, faces, human figures, creates a unique visual harmony. In his biggest step away from his more familiar themes, the redefining pop culture images such as plastic toy guns, Rius aims to create symbolic work that comments on difficult issues that confront contemporary society. Rius first exhibited at Kick Gallery in a group show with Michael Portley in 2002 Thought Installations and Chonkism. Rius produced a bold suite of sculpture and painting for his first solo exhibition at Kick, Chonk Manifesto, in May of 2005. Chonk Organic is in the Jarmbi Gallery |
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| TRUTH AND UNTRUTH
A public art project by Peter Forward An installation which consists simply
of the image on canvas together with suggested titles, There is an element of risk here in that
viewers may take exception to some images. |
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art project are currently installed in Burrinja Café, for the
contemplation and creative input of all. Peter Forward and Burrinja
encourage your active participation in this art project.
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| My aim is to create opportunities for an audience to participate in
a dialogue; from the work to an audience and from audience to myself.
I encourage viewers to add text, messages or drawings directly to the
artwork. Together with the images, my email address and notepads are
offered for general messaging. Inclusiveness is important to the project,
and people whose language is other than English are welcome to use their
own language. After each showing, I alter/ develop/ complete the work
in my studio as additional points of view are added, and messages considered. Specialists including artists in our society often rely on language that positively promotes authority, obscurity and complexity. This I think, actively serves as a shield against scrutiny, criticism and open, equal engagement. Clarity of language, image, technique and medium is important to me. Although I sometimes use digital tools to create imagery, computer skills are not a pre-requisite to taking part in the project. I prefer the directness and simplicity of drawing and painting (and sometimes collage). My installation consists simply of an image, a suggested title, online information and drawing pad/drawing pencil on a lectern. There is an element of risk here in that viewers may take exception to some images. The work itself may be damaged or even destroyed, however the chance to provoke an audience into contemplating and acting on some issues is worth the risk. They wont say: the times were dark. Rather: why were their poets silent? - Bertolt Brecht |
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| Felters at Burrinja
'Celebrating a creative journey' Exhibition of Innovative Felt Work
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Basketry Exhibition Rosemary Beth Rem Opening by Sophie Wajsman Tourism Ambassador – Dandenong Ranges 6.45pm Thursday 17 November 2005 Exhibition Nov 17 to Dec 4, 2005 |
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Bending the Limits is an expedition beyond
tradition. A mélange of baskets, weavings and tapestry
wall hangings made of flax, cordyline and casuarinas fibres, of
pine needles, fruit peel, bark and lavender. A multi-media approach
to basketry; traditional inspiration infused with non-traditional
techniques such as stitching and glaze decoupage. Within this
creative framework the artist always discovers new avenues of
exploration and expression.
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Australian Landscape
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Emerge
An exhibition of jewellery and paintings Bejewelled |
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Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm BeJewelled. Studio 8, Burrinja.
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REFLECTIONS
A joint exhibition by Helen Braid Ritt Baba Desi Lynne Bechervaise Featuring works across an array of bold mediums, sculptural and 2D Opening Friday September 2, 7.00pm |
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This exhibition was inspired by my life’s journey of the last year. |
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Upon reflection of what has been - the lessons, the joy, the sorrow and the hard work, I realize, that there is no need to look back, because what is past is gone. What remains within, is what inspires my art. Not content with just painting glass, I decided this year to undertake further formal studies in the visual arts. My eyes have been opened permanently to different mediums and possibilities. |
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shapes. I have been influenced by contemporary aboriginal art but,
the dreaming I draw upon are MY dreams and they come from MY heart.
I truly enjoy creating something from nothing and the immense pleasure it gives me is the creative junket I choose now to travel. |
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He, and I quote, “Would like to see the people of Australia stand up and question and, further develop their potential”. Baba Desi has been involved in the political arena and is still a strong peace activist. Locally, he is an icon and to the people needing him, a healer. He has been an artist in one way or another all his life and has exhibited in Melbourne a number of times. His most recent work is oil on canvas of an impressionist abstract nature – a REFLECTION of the TRUE SELF. |
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and study in drawing and colour. My creative attention has been focused lately on ceramics and soft pastel drawings. |
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Journey themes. Stylized, mythological and archetypal in appearance, they are a symbol to me of Compassion for all life. My drawings at present are still life, emphasizing pattern, colour, and form. |
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Exhibition from 10 August to 28 August To be officially opened by Marianne Bowers Sunday 14 August, 2.00pm |
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| Life is a sequence of love, challenges, tragedy and learning
to let go of both those whom we love and those who hurt us. Knowing
and learning to trust ourselves is the most important and most painful
lesson in life.”
“We must all be free to follow our hearts. It is a basic human right.
My work is autobiographical as well as social conscience. Whatever
happens to us or others – we are all responsible. To think otherwise
is naïve and selfish. This is of course my opinion but it is
mine. I hav come to these conclusions through my own life experiences
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Curated by Philip Norton Opening Thursday July 28 at 6.30pm Exhibition to August 7 |
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What happens when text collides with other art
forms?
Featuring text-laden visual art with works by Richard Tipping, Chris Bond, Ingrid Brooker, Adriano Gemelli, Cecilia White, Thomas Schostok (ths), TT.O., Zoe Churchill, Philip Norton, and Altered Books. |
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| Full Festival of Words Program and Inquiries: 9215 7109 www.swinburne.edu.au/festivalofwords and email @ Burrinja Includes full day program @ Burrinja on Sunday 31 July, Slamtastic Poetry Slam @ Rubys on Saturday July 30, Short Story Competition and much more. |
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A spectrum of humanty Opening March 4th 7.00PM Closing March 27th 2005 |
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Paintings and prints depicting everyday humanity
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| Over the past 10 years Nichola’s work
has changed from metal sculptures to painting and prints. However the
themes remain closely aligned, an individual’s expression and characteristics
always come under close inspection. Coming from a sculpture background
her paintings have taken on a three dimensional feeling with the use
of a mixture of mediums and textures with bold rich colour. |
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in ‘a spectrum of humanity’ came from her interest in different
cultures and relationships within those cultures. The works invoke emotion
on a range of levels from simple humour to how we see ourselves. Nichola
hopes that people viewing her artworks will experience the very emotions
she felt when producing them, allowing people to take home their own
“spectrum of humanity” Nichola has exhibited work at Ballarat University, the Convent Gallery in Dalesford and Fitz-Work in Fitzroy, to mention just a few. Her commissions have come from regional Victoria to Sydney, New Zealand and England. Right Nichola Clarke Untitled Painting 1 |
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Nichola Clarke majored in sculpture, print making and painting at university. Finishing in 1993 she freelanced for another year managing to make a living and looking at the potential to continue doing what she loved. However a wrist injury necessitated a change in direction, and she took up an instructing position teaching art for a disability service. What appeared to be a set back quickly changed to a new passion. Nichola worked with adults with intellectual disabilities developing techniques for them to express themselves and in the process organising at least 15 separate exhibitions so the wider community could enjoy what these individuals had to offer. During this time she garnered a greater appreciation for what the arts can offer a community. Now she has started back down the path she began over ten year earlier. |
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TWO EXPRESSIONS OF NATURE’S
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Paintings by Davied Farries and Pauline Farries A wonderful interpretation of nature’s many forms from two very different perspectives by mother Pauline and son Davied Opening Saturday February 5, 2pm Exhibition until February 27 |
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Artist’s Statement
: Pauline Farries
Just as life is an exploration, so to is art – in my case using the visual interpretation of painting nature while experimenting with colour and media. The message I am trying to convey, or the communication of an image to the viewer will determine the medium or mix of media I use. Recently relocating from south Gippsland to Mildura has been a big change in my life. In this exhibition with my son, Davied, I am attempting to show the journey it has been for me from the wildlife coast to the Murray Mallee. |
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Solo Exhibitions – Pauline Farries 2001 Leongatha Art Gallery, Vic. 1994 Motor-Neuron Association, Caulfield, Vic. 1988 Metro Arts, Brisbane, Qld. 1987 Albert Park Library, Vic. 1986 Albert Park Library, Vic. Art Awards |
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See
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A collaborative exhibition by Helen Varner & William Kemp |
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Collaborative paintings require a shared vision
and extraordinary communication throughout the inspirational and creative
process. This makes See Through Plus a rare opportunity to see the
work of two artists on the same canvass(es).
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Both Varner and Kemp are long time residents of
the Dandenong Ranges, drawing their inspiration from the area’s
natural beauty and mysticism. The Tecoma artists experiment with colour
and form to create works inspired by romance and fantasy themes.
“(Our) collaborative works delve right into the world of pure imagination”, says Varner who is driven by a desire to reach the heart and soul of her audience through colour. Kemp cites a need to express his ideas and concepts of life through art and says the Dandenong Ranges provide the perfect inspirational backdrop for his creative process. “The natural world is inspiration and harmony (for me)”, Kemp says. |
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Catreeana
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From Paint to Pasta to Plaster A contemporary mixed media exhibition exploring the tensions between ‘Art’ and ‘Craft’ and the labelling of work by women who are mothers. |
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| Catreeana explains the issues underlying her exhibition: ‘The exhibition, Deep Inside the Inside, is a personal exploration of what it is to be ‘The Artist’ and … ‘The Mother’, ‘The Cook’, ‘The Cleaner’ and a Woman. How does one juggle being an Artist with Motherhood? I am fascinated by how a person is classified as either a crafts-person or an Artist, based on the medium that they choose to work with. Traditional Women’s Art (sewing, knitting etc) is usually classified as craft and the like traditional women’s work (teaching, nursing etc) it is generally not as highly regarded or paid. I don’t believe in little boxes. To me an artist is not just a painter or a sculptor. Being an Artist is not just a job, it’s a way of life. I eat, breath and sleep with my Art. Art seeps its way into every facet of my life, whether I am cooking, cleaning, or playing with my children. To me, Art is a way of seeing the world and I use Artistic expression in as many ways as I can. This exhibition reveals my eclectic nature as an Artist, exploring and playing with as many mediums as possible, from paint to plaster to pasta. An of course, it is a personal exploration of what goes on, Deep Inside the Inside of Self. However, for the secrets of the inside you need to seek the answers from the Art work.’ Catreeana, Sept 2004 |
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Thirst
A cocktail of creativity |
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D.Ranged Artists Network present
their 2004 group exhibition. An exploration of the notion of 'Vessels',
in mixed mediums. |
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After a public absence of some 2 years the Dandenong
Ranges contemporary artists network D.Ranged Artists return with a
powerful and eclectic exhibition at the DRCCC Foyer Access Gallery.
D.Ranged are a collective of like-minded contemporary
artists from the hills region working across all media. |
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| Above: L. Ortman |
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| Above: J. Rowe & K. Birch |
Above: J. Rowe & C. Delpratt
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Thirst – a cocktail of creativity, marks the artists’ return to the public limelight with an exhibition based loosely on the theme of vessels. |
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From the Tea Cup and eXpressions
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From the Tea Cup
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Celebrating the age old ritual of sharing stories over a cup of tea The artwork features numerous teacups, old and new, big and small
with messages, anecdotes and recollections written on paper tags and
left inside the cups to be shared by others. |
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“From the Tea Cup” has toured various Victorian locations and will be featured at the Dandenong Ranges Community Cultural Centre from July 5 until July 25 with visitors encouraged to add their own stories, which Julie is collecting to record and preserve local history. DRCCC Foyer Gallery July 5 until July 25, 2004 |
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eXpressions Art Show
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DRCCC Foyer Gallery
July 10 until July 25, 2004 |
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eXpressions is a culmination of works created in joint art classes held over the past 18 months at the Wantirna campus of Villa Maria’s Gateway Adult Day Service for adults with intellectual disabilities and the Wantirna Aged Care Hostel. |
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and clients, many of whom cannot communicate with the outside world
in regular ways. The Art classes offer a variety of artistic techniques as well as some sensory experiences for the participants. The range of techniques used allows each of the artists to express themselves and their view of the world. |
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Viewing and Sales will be conducted from 10am until 5pm Monday to Friday and from 11am until 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Villa Maria is one of the largest providers of disability
services and aged care in Victoria, caring for over 4000 people state
wide. For more information on Villa Maria, or its services, telephone
9854 5111 or visit the website www.villamaria.com.au. |
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THE DANDENONG RANGES OPEN STUDIOS EXHIBITION
Works from all 29 artists participating in the Open Studios scheme will be on exhibition in the DRCCC Foyer Gallery during the Open Studio Weekend on April 3 & 4. Visitors are encouraged to browse through the sample of works in the gallery, pick up a free map, then visit the artist's studios. Opening Friday April 2nd at 6pm and running until April 18. DRCCC Foyer Access gallery : 7 Days 10am – 4pm |
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LIME MOON
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A solo exhibition by
Derek Erskine A solo exhibition of 75 vibrant ‘free expressionist’ works in both Charcoal sketches and Acrylic on Canvass |
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Derek Erskine knows how to capture many moods with
simple forms and precise execution, be it charcoal forms or acrylic
abstracts.
Expressionism is the word Erskine himself favours regarding his works – bright splashes of colour creating big impacts in abstract forms that beg comparison with Pollock and DeKooning |
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| Derek Erskine is an artist, actor and film director resident
in Olinda, although he originally hails from Scotland and then to Tasmania
before finding the arts community of the hills. Apart from this solo
exhibition he is currently completing a feature film which includes
over 300 residents of the Dandenong Ranges! Erskine is also a published
poet and dramaturge, creating in whatever medium is at hand. He is keen,
however, to separate the art forms and his approach to them. Erskine, however, is not fond of long winded explorations or ‘prattling on about what art is”. For him, it is only the making of the art itself in the here and now that matters. |
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Artists Statement
"This exhibition represents love, devotion and inspiration. My goal is to complete 30,000 pieces of art - and I hope I don't run out of time! I'm inspired by life in itself, its fun, its simplicity. My work is a dream, I don't remember painting most of them, and yet they are here… in his world. So enjoy, and have fun with them…" Derek Erskine |
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August 17 - 2003
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PRECIOUS LITTLE: CONTEMPORARY
JEWELLERY
An exhibition featuring works produced at Robyn Holtham’s Jewellery studio at the DRCCC April 4 |
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Robyn Holtham has been producing fabulous contemporary
jewellery in the Hills for more years than we can remember. For many
years now she has run classes at her studio at the DRCCC to pass on
the knowledge acquired through her training and experience as an artist
working with precious metals and stones. Her students are dedicated
and inspired by her own creativity, and have produced an exceptional
body of material. Examples of Robyn's work are shown below. |
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Exhibiting works by: Robyn Holtham; Lynette Forrest; Marianna Hinch;
Elaine Jordan; Erin Copeland; Sharlima Angelica; Eva Scheer; Suzanne
Hipgrave; Laya Clode; Helen Cameron; Heather Manley; Samantha Ronalds;
Laura BoHinch |
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This exhibition has been supported
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The DRCCC will host an
exhibition of paintings by M. M. Kennedy
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Margaret Kennedy trained in the Meldrum tonal technique with esteemed teacher Max Casey, and since developed her own distinctive style and choice of subject. Wider scenes of bushland as well as studies of individual plants and birds portrayed in the background of their native environment have been the focus of the all the exhibitions. In her paintings, the artist does not attempt to shock the viewer by depicting the ravages of encroaching suburbia on the fauna and flora of the hills. Rather, she seeks to highlight what she describes as ‘nearly the past beauty’ of the original native bush. Margaret Kennedy has won numerous awards for her art from the early 1980’s to the present day, has exhibited widely, and has numerous works in both private and public collections in Australia and overseas. The local Shire of Yarra Ranges has a considerable collection of her paintings. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday February 8 at 3.00pm by Darcy Duggan, local environmentalist and chairperson of UDEC, with Cr Robyn Hale from the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Ends: Contact Ross Farnell @ Burrinja for further details 9754 8723 |
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Toques,
Tippets and Togs : The art of the Costumier
DRCCC Foyer Access Gallery Opens Tuesday December 10 – 7.30pm Until Friday December 20 Come to this stunning exhibition and explore the intricate world of toques, tippets and togs!
Elizabeth Conolly and Lisa Von Muller, 2 local designers, invite you to an exhibition of historical and character costume, costume jewellery and stage design. ![]() The fabulous exhibition, complete with intricate sets
and scenery to show the full wonder of the costume works, will be
opened by Neil McLeod on 10th December. It is an opportunity to enter
the wondrous and fantastical world of theatrical costume and design,
featuring exquisite fabrics and materials, millenary, needle work
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BRENDON MURRAY SOLO EXHIBITION OF RECENT WORKS Fri Nov 22 – Sun Dec 8 2002 Brendon is a young indigenous artist and performer who has been living locally in the Hills for a number of years. His people are the Wiradjuri, one of the largest Aboriginal areas from the Murray river up to central NSW. His background includes dance, didgeridoo and acting as well as the visual arts. Brendon has spent many years demonstrating Aboriginal art and culture to students. He currently runs the Aboriginal art workshops run by Burrinja gallery. His art combines many styles common to different regions of indigenous art; line work, dot painting, ‘x-ray’ and traditional symbols; all combined with bright acrylics. |
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Can the arts help to develop
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The exhibition attracted an excellent response from
the arts community and general public, with over 200 people attending
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The DRCCC believes the arts can play a unique role in redefining our response to terrorism. September 11 can become a catalyst for review and renewal. Artists are able to provide new and different perspectives to the mainstream debate, offering insight from the margins. They can use chosen media to get to the heart of an issue and bring people with them. Is it only terrorism when it is against your own people?
Does it have to be sudden violent death? What about the personal terror
of family violence? Children forcibly removed from parents? Slow death
arising from globalised hunger? And is it possible to eradicate the
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The arts can provide a platform for people to explore their own response to terror post September 11, and help establish a broader, healthier base for communities to grapple with terror in all of its forms. The exhibition features works in all media including 3D, installation, performance, web art, video and spoken word. Opens Wednesday September 11 with special guest speakers
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Just make it all go away - Denise
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Viewing work at Terror: the Exhibition opening
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Agricola de Cologne
A web artist based in Germany whose works formed a part of the new media arts on display during the Terror exhibition http://www.nmartproject.net/agricola/mpc/never/never.html http://www.a-virtual-memorial.org/ |
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The DRCCC wish to thank the following
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John Andrews Greg Bogaerts Agricola de Cologne Robin Dale Denise Dempsey S.E. Dewantoro Janine Brophy-Dixon Kevin Donnelly Roger Elliott Gabrielle Fabiane Man Fred Joel Gailer |
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Robyn Holtham Barbara Holtham Petrie Alan Humphries Alan Jones William Kelly Alida Leereveld Aroha Marino Feyonna Mitaxa Richard Mitchell Paul O'Halloran Michelle Redman Wendy-Maree Reiss Rebecca Renshaw |
Judith Rodriguez
Jenny Rowe Jenny Saulwick Alex Ruschanow Rodney Saulwick Kristin Scherlies John Spooner Shannon Sproule Patricia Sykes Ron Tandberg Graeme Taylor Daniel Truscott Kim Vincs |
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The DRCCC also thank all of the volunteers and
the organising committee members who put in significant effort to
ensure the success of the exhibition.
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'Material Girls'
present 'Windmills of your Mind' A textiles exhibition by the 16 artists who are… 'Material Girls' |
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'Material Girls' is a collective of passionate and
evolving textile artists. We are students undertaking a three year Diploma
of Arts, Studio Stitch/Textiles at Box Hill Institute, a course that
aims to develop knowledge of design for creative application in the
broad field of textile and embroidery. We enjoy the challenges to extend
ourselves to our limits and sometimes seemingly beyond.
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The Material Girl's interests cover a range of textile
media including patchwork and quilting, cross stitch, handmade paper,
spinning and weaving, felting and hand and machine embroidery. All of
these diverse media will be represented in the Our past experience with textiles is diverse. To date, most members of 'Material Girls' have expressed our passion for textiles by perusing hobbies, many of these stemming from childhood. Some members have won Royal Show trophies and work professionally with textiles whilst others have simply explored ideas and techniques. Each of us is making major shifts as new ideas evolve and new interests emerge. |
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The idea to exhibit grew from viewing the wonderful textile exhibition Beauty with Fire at Burrinja Gallery in October 2001. We were so inspired by this work that we took the challenge to exhibit our own creations at the adjoining DRCCC Foyer Gallery. This is our first exhibition as 'Material Girls' and we are excited at the prospect of showing family, friends and interested members of the public what we are capable of achieving. Many of the major exhibition pieces will be for sale
as well as smaller pieces such as art cards, brooches, bookmarks and
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100:001 an Australian
journey
Photography Kyla-Jane Hunt. Text Claire Wallace March 21 - April 17 2002 ![]() One Hundred to One: An Australian Journey is a touring exhibition that consists of one hundred, black and white photographs of Australian faces. These dramatic portraits are accompanied by an anecdote about the person's life, memories and achievements. Visitors to the exhibition will be encouraged to explore what it means for each of the subjects in the collection to be an Australian. The one hundred profiles collectively highlight our cultural diversity and celebrate its existence. The human and emotional content of the images evokes pride and confidence in our heritage and consideration of our future as a nation of talented and spirited individuals. ![]() Photographer Kyla-Jane Hunt and author Clare Wallace The Book A publication featuring the one hundred Australian profiles and a brief explanation of the project's evolution accompanies this exhibition. This fully bound publication will be available at the exhibition to purchase, through bookstores nationwide and via the website. The project aims to spread the celebration of our nation to as many Victorians as possible and create a legacy that will last longer than the original touring exhibition. The imagery and personal histories will share with future Australian generations a strong sense of our heritage and recognition of the toil, achievement and vitality of those before them. ![]() Images from the exhibition 100-00: An Australian Journey Foyer Gallery open 7 days. Entry by donation. School / Group inquiries for 100:001 welcome. Top |
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a celebration of everyday happiness
A remarkable exhibition combining sound, story, painting and treasured
items in an examination of happiness in our everyday lives. Wipe
out the gloom and doom of the past year as you enter the world of
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A wide circle of friends nominated items that inspire
and help them through the day. These range from the ethereal call
of the magpie, to the roar of a full house at Colonial Stadium. From
an old pair of trackpants to cherished family photos and letters.
From these varied responses Deb has created a range of small scale paintings that combine to create a tapestry of rich colour and meaning, awakening our senses and reminding us of treasured moments in our lives. |
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Saturday the 23rd of February 2002 at 2.00pm until the 15th of March, 10.00 - 4.00 daily Dandenong Ranges Community Cultural Centre 351 Glenfern rd Upwey Further information 9754 8723 or speak to Deb Bain-King on 9754 4441 burrinja@burrinja.org.au Top |
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Space Between Us: Images from my World Alan Jones ![]() Premiere solo exhibition of this young local artist. The painting, drawings and sketches blend together into a strange surreal dream landscape of his emotions, ideas and imagination as well as his diverse interests and pop culture influences Top . |
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Jacqueline le Souef 16 June 12 July 2001
A series of interconnected visions. Take a walk into a wonderous world of colour and imagination. A series of large abstract works using pressed rag and acrylic to create a vivid kaleidoscope of colour and form.
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