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previous exhibitions - 2010 28 November 2010 - 7 January 2011 WHOLE GALLERY EXHIBITION
Artwork in all media by residents of the City of Marion This year, the Annual Christmas Community Art Exhibition has more artwork on show than ever before.
This exhibition has become a much anticipated event for all the creative residents of the Marion Council area, and approximately 130 participants will be displaying their work. They range from junior artists, hobbyists and ‘weekend dabblers’ through to professional practitioners.
This year, the youngest artist is Ella Rose Konopka, aged 4 years. She and her 7 year old sister Lilly Jade are both showing paintings for the first time. Well known artists include award winning sculptor Roger Hjorleifson, who once again is submitting one of his highly realistic animal studies.
The event is supported by the City of Marion, with no fee for the artists to enter. In addition, on the launch day, The Mayor of Marion will present an award to the ‘Most Outstanding Artwork’, as well as several ‘Merit Awards’.
Artwork in all media is featured, including paintings, drawings, ceramics, photography, sculpture, textiles, glass and basketry. Most of the artwork will be for sale, at very affordable prices.
An added benefit for buyers is that any work purchased may be collected before Christmas - perfect for gift giving over the Festive Season. Normally, artwork would stay on display for the duration of an exhibition.
Gallery M is a great venue for children and adults alike, especially during the holiday period. The varied subject matter of the artwork always makes it very interesting - younger visitors enjoy discovering the differences in the images on display.
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A compilation of photographs and text created by world renowned photographer Michael Coyne, in collaboration with award winning writer Graham Pitts and members of Positive Women Victoria.
It is brought to SA by Women’s Health Statewide, a community service of the Children Youth and Women’s health Service. HALF GALLERY EXHIBITIONOver the past few years the HIV Women’s Project, South Australia has completed several successful projects that increased the community’s understanding of women’s experiences of living with HIV. This year they are bringing the stunning photographic and text exhibition ‘A Body of Knowledge’ to SA for World AIDS day 2010. ‘A Body of Knowledge’ was developed by Positive Women Victoria and is a compilation of photographs and text created by world renowned photographer Michael Coyne in collaboration with award winning writer Graham Pitts.
The power of the exhibition comes from the amazing images, and also the different parts of the women’s body which have words over them which reflect the lives of women who live with HIV. “The fear and stigma associated with HIV silences many positive women. A Body of Knowledge has enabled women to have a voice whilst maintaining confidentiality” says an HIV positive woman. “Art is a brilliant form in which to create awareness. The photos are beautiful and create a feeling of calm and openness to hearing the message of the women’s lives.” says another.
HIV positive people telling their stories has proven to be a very powerful education strategy across Australia. The images and words of HIV positive and affected women portrayed in the exhibition are very real and engaging. Included in the exhibition are images of HIV negative women with the challenge for the viewer tell who is positive amongst the group?
This exhibition challenges the myths associated with HIV in Australia and especially about women and HIV. These myths often conspire to lay blame or judge people living with HIV / AIDS.
By showing this stunning exhibition in SA it is hoped that there will be increased understanding and compassion for people living with HIV in Australia and also promote the message that HIV/AIDS affects women too. It is also hoped that it will encourage HIV positive women to tell their stories and connect with other HIV positive women for support. EXHIBITION FLOOR TALKS 2pm, Sunday 7 & 14 November There were two floor talks during the exhibition, from 2pm on Sunday 7th & 14th November. This was opportunity to hear an HIV positive woman speak about what its like to live with HIV in Australia. 
As well as paintings, drawings and photography, there will be an array of 3D artworks including glass, ceramics, timber and textiles. Christine Beck has created a range of tiny collectable glass ‘fairy’ figurines. New RHG member Kevan Brown is exhibiting a sculptural time piece in glass and stone. Marty Cielens is showing a hand crafted artist book.
Textile work includes felt sculpted bowls by Jan Edwards, a hand crafted vessel by Denise Avery and machine embroidered pieces by Jackie Pearce. Willem Kurvits and Mike O’Donoghue are once again showing their beautifully hand crafted timberwork, which is always popular.
Jewellery by Erica McNicol, Anthea Smith and June Stephenson adds a touch of sparkle. Marie Sheridan is showing hand painted porcelain, glass artist Stephen Skillitzi is displaying one of his amazing sculptures, and Julie Pritchard has hand painted a glass platter. Rose Walker is showing ceramics, Bev Whitington has created pottery pieces. The Red House Group Inc originated in 1994, and since then over 1,100 artists have become involved. It is a not for profit, artist managed group that operates Gallery M on behalf of the City of Marion. There are currently about 300 financial members, with many being involved as volunteers at Gallery M, helping in the shop and gallery.
1 - 24 October 2010 WHOLE GALLERY EXHIBITION An exhibition of traditional and contemporary artwork in various media by These five talented artists came together over three years ago, initially through their shared passion for the plight of the River Murray. Calling themselves ‘Four birds and a bloke’, they have had a number of successful exhibitions in that time. This is their first "unthemed" exhibition, and showcases the wide variety of artistic styles that they are now known for. Petronella Cavallaro came to Australia from Italy with her family as a very young girl, bringing with her a rich artistic heritage. She found that her ability to sketch and draw helped her to appreciate the beauty of her new surroundings, and she has gone on to share that appreciation with everyone she has come in contact with. As a young mother, and without any formal training, Petronella began to teach herself to paint - in oils, pastels and watercolours. As her confidence and ability grew, her enthusiasm and love for the beauty of the River Murray and it’s surrounds surfaced in her paintings, capturing the essence and character of her beloved Riverland. Her works proudly hang in the Treasury Building, Premier’s Department, and several bank headquarters, in Melbourne. One of her paintings was presented to Bob Hawke as Prime Minister of Australia, to hang in The Lodge as a memento of his trip to the Riverland. Mandy Foot completed a Bachelor of Design in 1992, specializing in Illustration. Since then, she has established a fabulous relationship with the Adelaide Zoo, drawing just about every animal; and developing her artwork with animal portraiture, especially dogs and horses. Her passion for horses, the country and the animal kingdom is her inspiration. "The focus of my work has always been to capture the ‘character’ in either the pure beauty, or with a light hearted approach through animation." Mandy says. Mandy works in various media – chalk pastel, watercolour, coloured pencil, acrylic, and oil. She has exhibited widely and received various awards, but she believes the most important thing to have evolved is her awareness of conservation. Brian Garner’s romance with painting the landscape began with oils, but quickly developed into a passion for watercolours. Now, some 15 years on, he is exploring the use of acrylics with the same enthusiasm and with striking results. Brian describes his style as Representative / Realist, capturing glimpses from nature’s boundless palette and hopefully portraying the emotions of that instant in time.He has embarked on a journey of recording ‘glimpses’ of our landscapes, seascapes and flora, endeavouring to capture the colours and quality of light that is so uniquely Australian. Pauline Miller’s interest in drawing and painting started at a young age when she had a passion for drawing animals, mainly horses. She still loves to draw and paint animals, but has expanded that to people and still life, and is now journeying down the contemporary abstract path. Pauline is primarily a self-taught artist who has received some formal training, including TAFE Design Arts in 1992, and with various teachers throughout her artistic career. "My painting experience has been a constant evolution of styles and experimentation, and I get great enjoyment from learning new things and trying new styles" Pauline says. Pastels and acrylics are her preferred mediums but her most recent foray has been into collage, where she uses handmade and bought papers which are further decorated and embellished before using.
Over the past ten years she has diversified and expanded her knowledge to include watercolour, acrylic, oil and mixed media paintings, and various pieces on glass and lustre work. Diana’s watercolours of very detailed flowers have been made into limited edition prints. "I am influenced by the magical sounds of the bush, and the earthy colours of our birds and animals" Diana says. "I am passionate about Australian wildlife and the need for conservation of our rivers, the environment and the surrounding habitat." 'Different Strokes' sales catalogue 4 - 26 September 2010 WHOLE GALLERY EXHIBITION
Paintings, drawings and ceramic sculptures
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Bill’s wife’s parents migrated to Australia in 1938 from the Greek island of Ikaria. For many Greeks travelling to Athens seemed like going to the other side of the world. Travelling to Australia must have been for many, beyond comprehension. Bill has captured the passion and emotion of such journeys; cleverly linking the characters he has depicted to their past, present and future. These paintings demand attention. The dramatic colouring and extreme contrasts reinforce the epic adventures being played out on Bill’s canvases. “My artwork deals with the multicultural nature of Australians and the rich mix this infusion has brought to our nation and its developing culture.” Bill says. “It deals in an artistic and imaginative manner using ideas and visual metaphors to address the dilemmas and positive culture cross fertilizations that take place, when people move from one country to another". Bill was a High School Art Teacher for many years, after graduating from The SA School of Art in the mid 1970’s. In 2001 he retired to work full time as a professional artist, but returned to teaching in 2009, as a part time lecturer at Mt Barker TAFE. In 2008 he had a very successful Arts Residency and exhibition at the Skopelos Art Foundation, Greece. His work is represented in Australia and overseas, and in State and Federal collections including The National Gallery of Victoria, Adelaide University, Flinders University and major corporate and government organisations.
WHOLE GALLERY EXHIBITION
Artwork in various media by
WHOLE GALLERY EXHIBITION ‘Storylines 2’ is a whole gallery exhibition of original artworks exploring the illustration process from concept sketches through to the final publication of children’s picture books. This is a much anticipated return exhibition by some of South Australia’s top children’s book illustrators. The last similar exhibition was in 2006, and it left an amazing impression on all who saw it. The exhibition will be enhanced by children’s poetry by Janeen Brian, unique hand crafted toys by Carly Schwerdt, and tiny hand crafted paper mache figurines by Lee Stewart – but you will have to look hard to spot them all! One of the features of the exhibition will be the inclusion of preliminary drawings, which illustrate the creative process – from the original concept to the finished artwork. In addition, a display of an “illustrator’s studio” will be set up in the gallery, to give an insight to their artistic working environment. Many of the finished artworks will be for sale - these beautifully crafted drawings, paintings and digital images are sought after collectables, especially when paired with the children’s book in which they appear. Some of the published books will also be on display, with the opportunity to purchase signed copies. Limited edition posters and prints, signed by the artists, will also be available. Amanda Graham, whose new book ‘The Only Me’ is featured in this exhibition says “Each book illustrating project is very different from the one before....different characters to research, different themes to present and different emotions to portray”. Well known artist Claire Richards says “When I paint, I like to use every colour at least once”. Katherine Battersby creates her illustrations using mixed media, combining her love of watercolours, textured papers, antique fabrics and digital media. Sally Heinrich says the search for connections and relationships between peoples, cultures and the environment, and for a sense of place and of belonging, are recurring themes in her writing, artwork and her life in general. Illustrator Nahum Ziersch has a mad passion for creating quirky, expressive characters. As a kid he would watch Astro Boy in his PJ’s, devour comics and create his own imaginative worlds, drawing crazy characters. Clearly, all of the artists love their work – and their creativity, sharp sense of humour and artistic ability shines through. The exhibition coincides with Book Week 2010, which has the theme “Across the Story Bridge” (23-27 August). During that time, Marion Library Service is offering a diverse range of book related activities for young people, including book making, storytelling and illustration workshops at different library locations. ‘Storylines 2’ is proudly supported by the UniSA Illustration Design Program, who have produced a free full colour catalogue to accompany the exhibition.
Literary Agent Nan Halliday officially opened ‘Storylines 2’ Some of the artists were in Gallery M for an informal 'meet the artist' session from 2pm, Sunday 22 August 9 July - 1 August 2010 TWO EXHIBITIONS
Artwork in various media by Luna Bird, Ivana DiStasio, Julie Frahm, Sheryl Glassmith, Joy Harvey, David Innocente, Rosie Singer, Fiona Trueman & Liz Wauchope
Julie Frahm makes glass beads and incorporates them into her jewellery designs. Her main influence is colour! She loves putting different colours together to see how they look. Her palette continually expands as she tries the new glass that comes out. Julie primarily use Italian glass to make her beads, however she has recently started exploring recycled glass from various sources such as beer bottles, wine bottles, windows, and all sorts of other objects. “It has been fascinating to see the transformation of this glass into beads and jewellery” she says.
Rosie Singer is an abstract painter exploring a woman’s perspective and relationship with isolated environments. She continually seeks a sense of place within harsh landscapes, using a wide variety of mixed media elements on her canvas. The resulting works linking women with landscape are hoped to be emotive, thought provoking and life affirming.
Joy Harvey is a textile artist who specializes in the intricate technique of Contemporary Reverse Appliqué. This involves the process of sandwiching a number of fabrics together using a machine sewn design. Layers are then cut away to reveal the desired fabric choice for each section of the design. Joy has been particularly inspired by the older buildings of Adelaide, using design elements from the architecture to create something that looks exotic!
David Innocente hand crafts and designs unique ‘retro’ style boxes. ‘My long time interest in motoring, particularly the beauty of body shape design has been a partial inspiration for some of the boxes” David says. But simpler shapes of all types have led many of the boxes as well. His background in mechanics, the building industry and the Arts has given him the skills to design and craft these Innocente Boxes.
Luna Bird’s love for fabric lead her to explore textile design and embellishment, combining her skills as an artist with her sewing knowledge and experience to produce beautiful and unusual soft furnishings, napery and artwork that are comfortable, functional and collectable. “I'm enthralled with the physical, tactile side of visual arts and textiles” Luna says. “I love quirky things; I can’t help being drawn to them”. Luna gets a lot of inspiration from her home and garden. One of her favourite things to do is sit in the shade watching and listening to all the beautiful little birds and creatures that visit her garden."
Fiona Trueman is a textile artist who creates fabric lengths, scarves and garments in an array of brilliant colours. Richness of colour, texture and dramatic forms are a feature of her work, created using a combination of techniques, including hand printing, stencilling or hand painting onto natural fibres. Fiona loves the Australian landscape and its flora and fauna, the diverse culture and art of the original inhabitants. She says “I bring the bush and the outback onto my fabrics and into my garments with vivid images of landforms, seascapes, floras and fauna”
Ivana DiStasio creates glass jewellery which is unique, contemporary and original. Her jewellery features etched dichroic glass and fine silver. She enjoys pushing boundaries, and has experimented with different glass forms (glass powders, frits, stringers, shards, sheet glass) to create unusual and interesting textures. ‘Diverse-city’ showcases some of the latest textures and colours currently available in ‘art glass’.
Liz Wauchope has been painting and printing on silk, making exquisite garments and accessories since the early 1980’s. Born and raised in Alice Springs, her inspiration often comes from the shapes and colours of the Central Australian desert. “I take personal recollections of my journeys, and transform them into images and objects that have a universal appeal” she says. Her range of prints and ceramics are also inspired by both the urban and coastal landscape.
Sheryl Glassmith has been working in the glass and arts industry for 30 years. She produces a range of kiln formed glassware, including splashbacks, one-off exhibition pieces, and architectural work. Sheryl incorporates a number of different techniques in her work, but works mostly with applying high fire enamels to glass. “The designs on my glass are as changeable as my moods and have as many influences as they do” she says. “The biggest influence is natural and urban environments; I try to capture the essence of it so that I can bring the outside world indoors”.
animation, installation and paintings inspired by birds Kathryn Hill & Michael Hill HALF GALLERY Kathryn and Michael Hill use the motif of the bird to reflect on the theme of loss. Birds have always featured in our dreams, desires and nightmares. Their ability to soar as we remain earthbound inspires and confounds us.
This exhibition considers man’s connection to other species and the environment, and the vital role we play in protecting habitat. Kathryn and Michael reflect on things which are now passing, songbirds falling silent, bright flashes of colour disappearing from our world. Using animation, installation, artist books and 2D works, the artists have developed an exhibition which is poetic, gentle and understated.
Kathryn Hill works with diverse materials to create her books, 2D works and installations – paper and wax, fabric and stitching, oils and canvas. Michael’s study of birds in flight, which is projected directly onto the wall of the gallery, is the result of his recent experimentations with light, shadow and animation.
Kathryn completed her Bachelor in Visual Arts in 2002. She is an active member of the Red House Group, T’arts Collective and Concertina (a group of women artists exhibiting collaboratively since 2000).
Michael Hill is an award-winning animator currently living in Melbourne. His latest film was nominated for an AIF award and was screened at the Sydney and Perth International Film Festivals. Earlier this year his film featured at the Stuttgard Animation Festival, and
11 June - 4 July 2010 THREE EXHIBITIONS
Artwork in various media by members of the Red House Group HALF GALLERY This half gallery exhibition features artwork by approximately 60 members of the Red House Group. As there was a quota for the number of exhibitors, places were highly sought after, and the result is stunning mix of artwork in a wide range of media. The Red House Group is a not for profit artist run organisation, incorporated in 1994. It acts as a focal point for artists in the local council area and beyond, and proudly manages Gallery M on behalf of the City of Marion. There are approximately 300 current financial members, but over 1000 artists have become members of the group since its inception. Many members have maintained their involvement since the early days of the group, and three Foundation members are exhibiting in this show. They are Billie Adams (ceramic sculpture), Graeme Moyse (sandstone sculpture) and Marlie Unmuth (collage/painting). Recent members have also taken the opportunity to exhibit in a member exhibition for the first time – Anna Couper has made a ceramic sculpture, Dot Meachan, Ashleigh Prest and Jennette Lee are showing paintings. Red House Group Junior Art Prize The success of Gallery M is due in no small part to the contribution made by Red House Group members who volunteer their time to assist in the shop, setting up exhibitions, and with a range of other activities that are required for the gallery to run efficiently. New volunteers are always made most welcome – please let us know if you would like to join our friendly team. ‘Connect’ was officially launched by Alan Sibbons MP, Member for Mitchell at 6pm, Friday 11 June.
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Leonid Olijnyk was born in the Ukraine and came to Australia in 1949 at the age of fourteen. He studied Photography at the South Australian Institute of Technology and consequently lectured for several years in Photographic Techniques. Using precision high definition cameras, and printing on archival fine art papers, Leonid creates works of art that capture a moment in time never to be forgotten. He strives for simplicity and visual impact - the camera in his hands is an extension of himself. “Come share the vision that I have seen” is his maxim! Photographs of the Australian Landscape have won Leonid several awards from the Australian Institute of Professional Photography and in 1988 he received the SA Bicentennial Photographic Award for a magnificent seascape. With his wife Elynor he established the Photographic Art Gallery and Studio at Marino, where he specializes in portraiture, photographing and printing limited edition pictures, digitally enhancing images, restoring family photographs, and continuing to create his distinctive productions of fine art photography. ‘Fine Art Photography’ was officially launched
Artwork in various media by Leoni Mayes This exhibition showcases the versatility of Leoni Maye’s art practice - with work that ranges from portraits, figure studies, still life and abstract compositions; through to her latest works involving photographic digital imagery. Leoni’s art has followed a traditional them for the most part, but with a contemporary flavour. The works have been completed over several decades, and this is her first solo exhibition. She attended Stanley Street Art School at age 15, and some years later followed her artistic passion and became an Art Teacher. She has been influenced by various life drawing groups and classes, which became regular practise opportunities and meeting places with other artists. Workshops at WEA, Central School of Art and SA Art Gallery provided experience of the styles and philosophies of many professional artists and teachers. Leoni belives that art is something that can be said in pictures rather than words. “Making pictures is hard work and exciting to me” Leonie says. “It’s something I just need to do, and I happen to work mostly in the realms of figures and portraits because I find people endlessly fascinating”. ‘Go Figure’ was officially launched by Mark Fischer at 7pm, Friday 11 June. 14 May - 6 June 2010 TWO EXHIBITIONS Buffalo, Bird and Bandicoot Paintings, prints and sculptures from the Flinders University Art Museum Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collection
Buffalo, Bird and Bandicoot features prints, paintings and sculpture from the Flinders University Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Collection. Curated by Fiona Salmon, Director of Flinders University Art Museum, with assistance from Natalie Wheeler, it explores the place of native and non-native animals, and what they can represent, in the lives of Indigenous Australians.
Creatures of the Dreamtime such as the rainbow serpent, hunted species of reptile, fish and mammal, feathered friends, beasts of burden and those of sport and companionship come together in all manner of colour, shape and form from places both urban and remote.
A centerpiece of the exhibition is Danie Mellor’s The Totem (Motif) 2008, a superbly rendered slipcast dog adorned with feathers that plays on the idea of Indigenous art under white guard. Recently acquired by the Flinders University Art Museum and exhibited here for the first time, the work is part of Mellor’s broader conceptual practice that is concerned with the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian cultures.
Soft sculptures Puppy Dog (2009) and Camel (2009) by Western Arrernte artists Rhonda Sharpe and Dulcie Sharpe respectively also debut in the exhibition. Produced through the Yarrenyty-Arltere Learning Centre, the artists have dyed and embroidered recycled woolen blankets to produce quirky and highly endearing works. The camel, like the rabbit also seen in Buffalo Bird and Bandicoot in works by Ian Abdulla and Josephine Mick, are stark reminders of how these species have flourished in Australian conditions, often to the detriment of native fauna and the environment.
In Johnny Bulunbulun’s Untitled (1996) work the central and pivotal role of animals in the creation of country according to Aboriginal belief expressed in the Dreaming is underscored. The painting in natural ochres on bark includes Gumang malagati (magpie goose) the principal totem for the artist’s clan as well as Bulunbulun’s patrilineal totem Barnda (the long necked tortoise).
Buffalo Bird and Bandicoot includes the works of other esteemed and well-established artists, with Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula, Rosella Namok, Nura Rupert, Lin Onus and Denis Nona among them.
The project, presented to coincide with Reconciliation Week 2010, with its colourful mix of creatures with personalities as unique as the artists who made them, is sure to delight the young and young at heart.
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Located in Bedford Park, Flinders University Art Museum houses the largest collection of art in Adelaide’s southern region. It is most famous for its collection of nationally significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. In addition it owns an excellent collection of European Prints and unique Post Object and Documentary art collections as well as smaller collections of Australian art, Japanese woodblock prints and work by indigenous people beyond Australian borders such as Papua New Guinea and North America.
HALF GALLERY The Art of Respect is a Cultural Development and Crime Prevention program which uses art as a platform to begin a dialogue between the community and younger people who sometimes find themselves on the fringes due to their passion for aerosol art While the exhibition presents inspiring works of art, it also represents an ongoing process that promotes mutual respect and greater understanding The theme for this exhibition is Reconciliation, in it's broadest definition.
16 April - 9 May 2010 THREE EXHIBITIONS
Many Memories A retospective of artwork in various media by
This is a retrospective exhibition portraying the diverse styles and concepts of Phyl McKillup’s creative life. Phyl was a nurse, social worker, artist and art historian. In the 1930’s she began studying at the Portsmouth College of Art, but did not finish this training because she decided instead to train as a nurse. She served in UK and France as a military nurse in the Second World War, and continued nursing until she married in 1947. Whilst employed a social worker with the Prisoner’s Aid Association, and as a volunteer with various agencies for the underprivileged, she incorporated her talent for painting into her work, using it as a tool for communication and therapy. During the late 1970’s she began a BA in visual arts and philosophy at Flinders Uni, and was extremely active in the SA Women’s Art Movement, including organising a major National Women’s Art exhibition in 1977. After completing her BA (Honours) in 1983, she went on to post graduate research and continued painting. In 2001 (at the age of 83) Phyllis successfully completed a Doctor of Philosophy at Flinders University. This led to a bursary from the Federation of University Women, Canberra, to study the Australian war artists Stella Bowen and Norah Heysen, who became a firm friend. She continued teaching, and became active with the Willunga Art Group. She was also a member of the RSASA and the Red House Group. In 2005 Phyl was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for her work as an art historian and her services to the community. She sadly passed away after an unfailingly optimistic battle with cancer in April, 2006.
QUARTER GALLERY Liza studied at the Art School, Minsk and the Polygraph Institute, Moscow, receiving a graduate diploma in Visual Arts, majoring in oil painting. Between the years of 1993 and 2007 Liza Merkalova worked as a graphic artist for several animation studios in Australia and abroad. She arrived in Australia in 1999, settling in Adelaide, where she continues to paint and exhibit her works. “Sometimes I use a symbolic style to explore the people’s relationship and the inner world of an individual” Liza says. “The purpose of the exhibition is to share with the audience the latest pieces of my work.” Liza Merkalova has exhibited in Minsk, Tel-Aviv and Adelaide, and is included in private collections in U.S.A., Russia, Australia and Canada. For more inofrmation about Liza, go to her website www.lizamerkalova.com 'Levitations' exhibition sales catalogue MEET THE ARTIST Liza was in Gallery M for an informal 'meet the artist' session from 2pm, Sunday 2 May
Betty commenced painting whilst living on Aboriginal Settlements in the outback of the Northern Territory mid 60’s. Diversity is reflected in the mediums used and the subjects portrayed, ranging from people to flowers in her painting, from defined to abstract in her sculpture. “My painting is realistic and detailed” Betty says. “I love the play of light with its shadows and reflections and graduation of colour on objects, thus I prefer painting flowers, birds and portraits rather than landscapes.” The flowers she paints are taken in their natural settings; portraying nature as it is, not contrived. After Cyclone Tracey, Betty ventured into sculpture, working in stone varying from soapstone to sapphire, and including opal, chrysoprase, jade, pyropholite, and marble. Her sculpture reflects her preference for figurative work, although the larger pieces tend to be more abstract. Betty’s ideals in art are the Old Masters, with their detailed portrayal of life, and this is reflected in the attention to detail in her work. 'Diversity' exhibition sales catalogue MEET THE ARTIST Betty was in Gallery M for an informal 'meet the artist' session from 2pm, Sunday 2 May 12 March - 11 April 2010 THREE EXHIBITIONS
Artwork in various media by Judy Garrard
As a 14 year old Judy lived in India with her missionary parents, and she has vivid memories of walking through the silk bazaars in Benares, world famous for its fine silk saris rich in colour and embroidery. She is still fascinated by contrasting colours of fabrics merging together in folds and creases as light plays upon it.
This exhibition is the culmination of several years of planning and experimentation merging the two mediums – fabrics and painting. Works range from more traditional watercolours to contemporary acrylics on canvas, with the addition of stitching and beading that adds another dimension. Native flora and fauna are a constant source of pleasure and inspiration. MEET THE ARTIST Judy was in Gallery M for an informal 'meet the artist' session from 2pm, Sunday 21 March
Photographer and photographic artist Dian Morgan is drawn to taking, and making, images that reflect the colours, energies and emotions of urban life. This exhibition is a collection of moments that have been captured in three major Australian urban environments: Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.
Dian believes the environment ‘out there’ is generally thought of as the true environment or true nature. But, given that humans are part of nature, then it follows that human built environments are also natural and equally deserving of respect as valued sources of inspiration. “While I enjoy photographing the natural world, I am also greatly interested in the built environment and urban spaces – how we occupy them and our daily existence within them and how they are shared with other species” Dian says.
Dian’s study (BA Hons) was in environmental history and philosophy and this has had a major impact on how she looks at the world. She hopes that viewers will look at familiar scenes with a fresh perspective and see what perhaps might be otherwise overlooked; to in some way make the ordinary less ordinary in the hope that it then becomes more deeply valued. 'Street-wise' sales catalogue MEET THE ARTIST Dian was Gallery M for an informal 'meet the artist' session from 2pm, Sunday 21 March
This photographic exhibition is about Robert Miller’s numerous journeys along Field River, south of Adelaide. The catchment area includes the Happy Valley Reservoir, Main South Road, and the Southern Expressway. Suburbs bordering the river include Hallett Cove, Sheidow Park, Trott Park, Reynella, Happy Valley and Woodcroft.
Robert started travelling down this river course in autumn and he has continued to walk and work up to this exhibition. Collectively the work is about depicting the changing landscape; highlighting the plight of the river and highlighting the significant ruins that lay in this area.
Robert has cleverly overlaid text over the images. “The statements in the pictures do not always relate to the picture, they are messages for people to reflect on” Robert says. “For example, the images of Tasmanian Devils in some of the pictures are symbols of loss. I want to highlight the plight of these animals.”
Robert believes journeys are an important part of his art practice, as it is a time for him to reflect and pause, to identify what is important. He asks himself what do I care about, what worries me? This exhibition provides some of the answers.
Robert is currently studying Art Education at UniSA, having gained a BA Visual Arts at UniSA (printmaking). 12 February - 7 March 2010 THREE EXHIBITIONS
Artwork in various media by Robyn Zerna-Russell Her artwork combines drawing, collage, printmaking, paper making, threads and textiles and painting. “I have been fortunate that I have been able to teach what I love doing”; Robyn says. “I now find myself with more time and motivation to spend on my artwork and am interested in promoting my art work to the general public”. This exhibition features a body of work in mixed media abstract painting based on “Landscape Reflections”. The source for this, while not directly reflective of a particular site, comes from love of the land experienced in the many country towns and surrounding areas of Eyre Peninsula where Robyn taught for many years. She has captured the essence of these places with the simplicity of design, the textures, patterns, colours and quiet reflective spaces. ‘Landscape Reflections’ was officially launched by Graham Cox at 6pm, Friday 12 February
Photography by Jon Hunt
Jon Hunt is a doctor who has been interested in photography for a long while, but it has only been recently that he has had time to actively pursue this hobby. He uses the large format camera; although cumbersome and unforgiving to use, it is technically ideal for landscape work because of the large film size. Jon first went the Flinders Ranges about 15 years ago, and was surprised by the different landscape found there. There are so many different angles, shadows, peaks and valleys that lend themselves to thoughtful composition of the image. “I soon realised that the most interesting views could only be found by pulling on some boots and walking or climbing”. Jon says. “If you don’t want to stray far from roads and tracks then in my opinion you will miss out on many photographic opportunities”. Jon tries different approaches to the composition depending on the scene, just to see what the final image looked like. This has resulted in a variety of different types of images. He doesn’t like to ‘Photoshop’ the images – he wants them to look real and not like some form of painting. Jon is inspired by Ansel Adams, and finds many of the landscape photographers of that era (mid 1900’s) interesting; as they seemed to be primarily concerned with the subject or scene. Each shot would have taken many minutes to set up, not like today when with a digital camera can take a shot instantly with no preparation, and effectively at no expense. ‘Adnyamathanha Yarta’ was officially launched by Dr Mandy Callary at 6.30pm, Friday 12 February.
“During my employment in cartography and photogrammetry I developed a keen interest in aerial perspective” Dennis says. “This is a technique that I wish to further develop, as it leads to the production of colourful, original, varied contemporary and abstract artworks”. Dennis uses a mixture of mediums coupled with non-traditional techniques to achieve his desired visual effect. Some of the images have been produced from photographs, whilst others are pure imagination. This exhibition also represents a change in direction for Dennis, who is moving away from exclusive use of watercolours and is achieving very effective results in acrylic. ‘Kaleidoscope’ was officially launched by Christine Aikman at 6.45pm, Friday 12 February.
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