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previous exhibitions - 2009
WHOLE GALLERY EXHIBITION
The title ‘Kumqwot’ expands on an open and somewhat ambiguous theme, with some of the artists drawing from life’s more exotic and sometimes mysterious moments. The work is filled with artistic intrigues and its all happening within our very own suburban strata. It’s the sweet and tart tastings of the queer modern life. The twelve artists involved are Neil Austin; Areti Devetzidis; Wayan Dudug; Rebecca Johnston; David Kavanagh; Jo Kerlogue; Cameron Lewcock; Tina Plenty; Marc Subancu; Kirsten Uhrig; Michele Wilkie; & Ian Willding Areti Devetzidis uses the human figure as a vehicle to explore pain, suffering, identity, loss and grief. The composition of her works is derived from aspects of her journey towards achieving self-determination and the process of unravelling the historical events contributing to the makeup of her identity. “My sense of who I am is inextricably bound up with the expulsion – ‘unmixing’, in 1923, of my grandparents (Christians) from their age old roots in Asia Minor (Turkey) where their ancestors had lived with their fellow citizens (Moslems, Jews and assorted other religious and ethnic groups) throughout the period of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire” Areti says. Wayan Dudug was born in “My work is a continual journey of discovery”, Dudug explains. “My subjects are inner expressions and I love the feeling of achievement on completing an art piece.” Rebecca Johnston’s artwork draws from the inner world. With external dark humour, she likes to explore notions of the feminine, spirituality, wealth, mental health, society, fantasy, the ego, sub-personalities and identity. Wigs are adorned, costumes are put on then taken off and the reflective performance begins. Amongst the chaos the inner world is still, yet moves through photography, sound, film and performance. David Kavanagh is a visual, written and performing artist who tends towards abstraction. He enjoys experimenting with shapes, colours and sounds. The work for this exhibition took him on a journey through childhood remembrances of obscure fruit trees in the gardens of elderly ‘New Australians’ to the exploration of the forgotten love of assonance and alliteration. David enjoys challenging his audience to see the hidden meaning or simple beauty that exists all around us. Jo Kerlogue has created the ‘Nonchalant Sally Experience’, an unhinged collection of collage and futuristic cult objects. Jo’s investigations in drawing and painting are spliced with photography and squeezed into the juicer that is digital multi-media. Recent works have involved interrogated concepts for the psychologically challenged with a series of images titled “Paranoid Self Destroyers”. Cameron Lewcock says the presentation of comparative and representational scientific illustration fascinates him. “I see it as ready made subvertable formula” he says. “It has a profoundly world changing heritage, and a straight forward construction. This seriousness lends itself to ironic play, and harmonious and layered presentation.” Cameron’s ‘Kumquat’ series follows in this gentle parody of botanical illustration. Ian Willding has played an integral role in bringing these diverse artists together for this exhibition. Ian’s ‘Brilliant Facets’ series is a tribute set of four paintings, each accompanied by a colourful Chrysanthemum print and a small portrait print of “Brilliant” aka Simon. The scripts used on Ian’s paintings relate to some of Brilliant’s very colourful postings on a gay chat site that he made of his famous neighbours and acquaintances before his untimely and sudden passing two years ago. 2 - 25 October 2009 TWO EXHIBITIONS
The First Gig Paintings by
The First Gig is the debut solo exhibition by local From an early age Steve always enjoyed drawing and after being diagnosed with depression he took up painting in 2004 and has found it to be a form of meditation where he enters into another world and feels relaxed and focused. Steve taught himself to paint by studying books and other artists’ styles. He is influenced by Australian artists such as Drysdale, Hart, Streeton, Tucker and Nolan but has developed his own style, painting many different subjects and experimenting with different techniques. Choosing not to copy pictures and working from his imagination, his work is spontaneous and often “just happens”. Steve has experimented with different media, including watercolour, pastels, and acrylic but prefers to work with oils because of the flowing consistency of the paint. The First Gig showcases many different styles of his work. 
Blue Moon Artwork in various media by artists GROW has been helping people to recover from mental and emotional health issues for over 50 years. A big part of anyone’s recovery is concerned with self expression, whether it be learning or rediscovering it, or channelling it into constructive and creative forms. Many people who have suffered serious trauma in their lives often hide from society, believing that their life’s scars taint them with unacceptable deformities that deserve to be unseen. This secrecy can take on many forms including the shutting down of all spontaneity - drawing as least attention to oneself as possible so the perceived inner deformity remains hidden under a shroud of normality and conformity. Art can help turn this around – it can be both a forum and a catalyst to help break down the barriers to spontaneous self expression. Art can help people identify with another’s sorrows, fears and joys and go on to inspire creative expression. And through this expression, a more complete knowledge of oneself is revealed, which often results in a greater acceptance, a coming to terms with ones life. The way out from darkness is not to run from it – what is required is firstly an acceptance of it. GROW has developed a Program that helps people in this journey. One of its important aims is to promote the inestimable gift of self expression – to help free up the creative and courageous spirit within. Encouraging artistic endeavour is one way in which it does this. GROW (SA) has had an annual art exhibition each year since 2005, coinciding with Mental Health Week. This year’s exhibition at Gallery M features the work of approximately twelve artists, working in a variety of media. Their experience ranges from professional to amateur, but they are all celebrating their own personal growth - through their art. Information provided by Paul Barratt, Volunteer, Mental Health Worker 4 - 27 August 2009 THREE EXHIBITIONS
Time and Time Again Paintings by ‘Time and Time Again’ showcases the paintings of two Adelaide Hills artists of different character types, who have combined to collectively showcase their expressionist/abstract and realism/impressionist paintings in a tantalizing half gallery exhibition. Time is always present in our interaction with works of art, whether we sit to contemplate a painting, stroll past a sculpture, or watch a video. Some works are time based in that the viewer must experience them through the passage o f time, as with music. Others refer to time through references of art history, the collective human story, or the timelessness of nature itself.Glenda Gregory considers herself a newcomer to the art world after taking the opportunity to learn the workings of both acrylic and oil paints. She draws her inspiration from the most heartfelt tragedies to the most wonderful moments of her life - from the beauty of the landscape, from the animals that walk upon it, to the people who have been a part of her life.Jim Duncan describes his paintings as a visual diary of scenes observed and remembered from the natural world. He transforms his memories into paintings by using multiple layers of paint to achieve a surface that resonates with depth and feeling. Inspiration for subject matter has evolved from exploring the continuously repetitive effect of time and season on nature. The theme and title ‘Time and Time Again’ relates to life; to generations old and new, the seasons and the cycle of life, and how life repeats itself time and time again.
Reflections Photography by In this exhibition, sisters Karyle and Terry-Renette Friebe portray – through photography – the many facets that can be attached to the title ‘Reflections’. The richness of the English language allows many connotations to be connected to the word ‘‘Reflections’. ’This can range from reflecting upon the way that humans continually attempt to overcome the powers of nature, through to a reflection on times past.Karyle Friebe believes photography is a means of capturing a second in time. It also provides her with an opportunity to use her imagination. One of the things she most likes about photography is that it encourages her to look outside of the square.Terry-Renette Friebe sees life as full of reflection. The traditional interpretation is what one sees when looking in the mirror, but she believes it is also the ability to look at oneself and make decisions about the directions you wish your life to take. These talented sisters allow the viewer the chance to reflect upon what the artist was thinking or seeing as they pressed the shutter; wondering what it was that lead to their bringing their image to fruition.
Romanesque & Naive Paintings inspired by medieval sculptures and other naive paintings by Painter Marie-Claire Ralph is showing naïve style artworks in several categories – scenes inspired by domesticity and nature; and images inspired by medieval sculptures in the Romanesque style. This is the art which flourished in Europe between the 9th and 12th centuries, in architecture, sculpture and painting. Marie-Claire Ralph was born in France, and originally trained as a decorator of pottery. She came to Australia in 1992, and found her first works in her new country were inspired by the medieval sculptor Gislebertus, whose works can be found in the Cathedral of Autun, France. "In spite of the centuries between us," Marie-Claire says, "I feel very close, as a naïve artist, to the creators of those medieval sculptures that I admire for their naïve and decorative qualities." In modern times we are used to seeing medieval sculptures in the natural colours of stone, but they were originally painted. Marie-Claire has interpreted these images to create brightly decorated two dimensional works of art. Her Romanesque style paintings are complemented with a series of naïve coloured paintings, which depict daily life in suburban Adelaide, the garden, the walks in the neighbourhood, the kitchen, etc. She is also displaying some of her black and white letter box series. This is her third solo exhibition. 7 - 30 August 2009 
Artwork in various media by This month Gallery M and the Red House Group are celebrating the 2009 SALA Festival period with an exciting new whole gallery exhibition: RH – 09. Over ninety South Australian artists are showing their work, in a wide range of media. This is the first whole gallery exhibition for the Red House Group in some time, and Gallery M’s lofty ceilings and large exhibition space is perfect for such a diverse exhibition. The Red House Group Inc is an artist managed non-profit organisation that acts as a focus for art and cultural activities for all individuals and groups in the City of Marion council area and its surrounding region. It formed in the early 1990’s, and this year celebrates its fifteenth anniversary. Over 1,000 artists have become involved with the group since its inception, but membership remains at about 270 financial members each year. A number of members have maintained an active interest in the Red House Group since those early years. Three Foundation members are exhibiting artwork in this exhibition - Hare Krishna Bag is displaying a painting, Anne Thompson is showing one of her vibrant watercolours, and Marlie Unmuth a linocut collage with acrylic on canvas. At the other end of the scale, recent member Christine Beck has created a hand made felt jacket and glass bead pendant, Agnes Szabo will be showing jewellery for the first time in a member exhibition, and Kaylene Scott has created a pastel drawing. As well as paintings, drawings and printmaking, photography is also featured. Janine Paris and her daughter Tessa Manning are each showing their photographic skills. Stephanie Schrapel and Dian Morgan are recognised photographers whose work will also be on display. Textile work includes Maria Hilder’s exquisite freehand machine embroidery with hand stitching, and Jackie Pearce’s beautiful machine embroidery on silk. Timber artists are well represented with Mark Glowacki’s hand crafted timber burl bowl, and a finely constructed wooden box by his grandfather Anthony Horsfall. Mike O’Donoghue has made a wooden sculpture, and Wilhem Kurvits has created a wall plaque. There are always interesting 3D pieces in a Red House member exhibition, such as Roger Hjorleifson’s finely detailed hand built sculptures of a goanna that is very collectable, as is the exquisitely crafted glass sculpture by Stephen Skillitzi. Some of the other artists showing 3D work are Anik Janyooyen (ceramic), Frans Kat (fused glass bowl), Amanda Lewis (hand crafted jewellery) and sculpture by Melinda Vincent and Astra Parker. Bev Whitington has made some pieces in clay. With such a diverse range of artwork on show, there will be something of interest to a broad audience. Many Red House Group members are recognised and well established artists. Alan Ramachandran, who has won a number of recent art awards, will have one of his highly sought after watercolours on display. 21 June - 31 July 2009 WHOLE GALLERY EXHIBITION
EXPLORING THE RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL IN ART The Blake Prize is one of the more prestigious art prizes in Australia. Since 1951 it has been awarding a prize for works of art that explore the subject of religious awareness and spirituality. Since its inception, the Prize has brought to the attention of the art world new and emerging artist as well as allowing for innovation and experimentation of expression. In more recent years, the Blake has seen something of a revival of interest with increasing numbers of entries and a diversity of ideas being expressed in the works. The search for a visual means of expressing deeply held perceptions and beliefs is rewarded each year in an exhibition that begins its life in Sydney and then travels around Australia. The Prize was the brainchild of Richard Morley, a Jewish businessman, and Michael Scott, a Jesuit educationalist, who believed that such a Prize would provide contemporary works of art for the many new churches and synagogues being built in the post war suburban sprawl. While religious authorities were generally taken aback by the modern flavour of these new investigations, it was the artists who most welcomed the Blake as it allowed them to express more personal subject matter; in short, it rewarded innovation and daring. The Prize was named after the mystic artist and writer William Blake who is celebrated for his creative commitments rather than his adherence to any particular dogma. Surprise is the more characteristic response to each year’s exhibition rather than a confirmation of any traditional iconography. In the search for fresh contemporary expressions of spirituality artists have continued to extend the envelope of the Blake to encompass a wide diversity of religious expression drawing on major religious traditions such as Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism and Judaism, as well as indigenous spirituality. The Blake has fostered this breadth of diversity and celebrated the various rich traditions that make up the landscape of belief in Australia. More personal responses have also found their way into the Blake’s gamut with explorations of feminism and gender, connections with the natural world and the wider referencing of the political influences of war, ecology and globalisation. There is nothing the Blake doesn’t seem to cover even tolerating parody, irony and humour over against the usually serious face of organised religion. Each year there is much to be annoyed by, seduced by, or simply inspired by. It is a thoroughly ecumenical experience for the eyes! A Prize for Religious Art reminds us that the arts have a valuable role to play in a society as we explore the place of passion, love, belief and action. Learning to appreciate the diversity of belief allows more opportunity to act together with understanding and compassion. Art allows us to speculate on the mystery of life, while learning to appreciate the deeply held perceptions of people different to us without needing to agree with their ideas. Art has always had a close relationship to religious expression and exploration. It is a medium suited to exploring the many creative paths that people take on their life journey and honouring that diversity. Gallery M and the City of Marion are very proud to be hosting this major exhibition, and expect that it will draw wide interest from the people of Adelaide. Twenty eight artworks will be on display, including all the current winners. The work includes paintings, 3D and mixed media, as well as digital artworks. Thank you to Sony Central, Adelaide for generously loaning the new eco model Sony Bravia TV. In addition to the artworks, bound books containing the Blake Poetry Prize entries will also be on display. For more information about the Blake Prize, go to www.blakeprize.com.au
Photos and information on this page courtesy of the Blake Society
22 May - 14 June 2009 WHOLE GALLERY EXHIBITION PEEKING THROUGH SOMEONE ELSE'S WINDOW An exhibition of painting, mixed media and photography
'Peeking Through Someone Else's Window' catalogue As the title suggests ‘Peeking Through Someone Else’s Window’ invites the viewer to experience life through the eyes of three generations of women - Uta Mooney (mother), Julia Thomas (daughter), and grand daughter, Zoe Thomas aged 7 years. The idea for the exhibition came to Uta and Julia as they watched Zoe enjoy the act of art making as much as they did. They soon realised an exhibition of works by three generations of women would be an excellent way in which to showcase their diversity. “It allows us the freedom to depict our everyday life and express what is really important to us through our art practice, thus giving us a united voice”, Julia says. Uta Mooney completed the Certificate IV in Art Practice at Tafe in 1994, and stayed in the position of peer tutor and technical assistant until 2002. Eager to learn more, she completed her BA in Applied Arts (Ceramic and Glass Design) at Uni SA. Her success was rewarded with a certificate for outstanding academic achievement, which allowed her to complete her Honours Degree in Applied Arts. Though her earlier practice was clay and glass based, more recently her work has undergone a dramatic change. She now is more serious about working in 2D, especially exploring works on canvas and using collage techniques. She continues to develop new concepts, and enjoys experimenting with a range of different materials to tell a story and create layers of interest. When Julia Thomas was a child she loved to draw and was always fascinated by photography. She always wanted to be a photographer ‘when she grew up’. She completed her BA in Visual Art (majoring in Photography and Computer Art) in 2001. She was 3 months pregnant with her daughter Zoe at her graduation, so for the next few years she became a full time mother while continuing to photograph and create computer manipulated photography. Julia also paints with Gouache and hasn’t looked back since. Zoe Thomas has been doing art for as long as she can remember, and paints images of her special and favourite things. She has her own ‘Zoe sized’ easel, made by her Opa, and enjoys painting on canvas and other surfaces. “My mum taught me about shading” Zoe explains. “I use black and white and I think about where dark is hitting it and where light is hitting it.” She is often a model in Julia’s artwork, and though she doesn’t always enjoy it she does like looking at the end result. This whole gallery exhibition showcases the unique combination of styles by three talented artists. Some of the work focuses on daily life and the sacredness of the mundane, while other work explores the notion of family, friends and relationships and how the past is the foundation of the now. Intermingled with this is the innocence and vitality that only a child can depict, illuminating how children are central to home, family and everyday life. It gently reminds us never to forget how to play and to experience each day with enthusiasm and wonder. MEET THE ARTISTS - 2pm, Sunday 31 May
24 April - 17 May 2009 WHOLE GALLERY EXHIBITION 3Dx5 STRICTLY SCULPTURAL An exhibition of contemporary sculpture in various media by
This month Gallery M takes on a very different look – an exhibition of sculptural works in a range of styles makes great use of the high ceilings and expansive gallery space. These five sculptors are linked by their shared passion for working three dimensionally, hence the title of the exhibition – ‘3Dx5’. The artwork ranges from small intricate pieces, to towering abstracts and hand carved pieces suspended from the ceiling. All the materials she uses are natural. Wood, bark, leather, and talc are favourites, with different rock for bases on the free standing pieces. Shirley allows the external form of the stone or timber suggest its final form. She prefers not to work from drawings or a preconceived idea, but to let the form develop as it goes along. Shirley trained at the North Adelaide School of Art, with further study at Adelaide Central School of Art. She has been a member of the Red House group since 1994, is Vice Chair of the Board of Management, and a Fellow of the R.S.A.S.A. "It’s like taking a dive into the unknown, to see what you come up with" Kon explains. He has exhibited extensively, and divides his time working in his home studio and 4W-driving in the outback. Kon studied Diploma of Art Teaching at North Adelaide School of Art, is a member of the Hills Artist’s Voice Group and the Red House Group, and is a Fellow and former Vice President of the R.S.A.S.A. In most of his artwork pieces, Makram uses Arabesque and Egyptian Folk Art studies that are utilised as a recurring motif. He says his work is not intended to convey specific symbolism. Makram prefers direct manipulation of the clay rather than the assistance of a wheel, and intricately decorates the pieces with incising and carving. Makram has a BA in Art & Education, was a secondary school art teacher, and is a Fellow of the R.S.A.S.A. One of Greg’s recognizable sculptures is the eye-catching work called ‘From the Horizon - To the Horizon’, located outside the Marion Cultural Centre. Popularly known as the I-con sculpture, it represents the ‘I’ in the word MARION, the letters of which are woven through structure of the post-modern building. Greg is a member of the New York Sculptor’s Guild, a Member of the International Sculptors centre, and has exhibited extensively around the world. He also established the Palmer Sculpture and Environmental Landscape. These colourful glass dominated items are intentionally complex, like life itself, so that knee-jerk opinions are thwarted. Tiny details, convoluted forms and odd colour combinations delay viewers’ resolution. Sufficient time and attention is the prescribed answer. Stephen studied with Dale Chihuly in 1968, has a Masters Degree in Fine Art, Uni. Mass, USA, was a Senior Lecturer at SACAE in ceramics/glass, and has exhibited extensively here and internationally. MEET THE ARTISTS A chance to meet and talk to artists from this exhibition in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
20 March - 19 April 2009 THREE EXHIBITIONS
new works by Philippa Robert An exhibition of paintings exploring the theme of the stranger in the landscape by When Philippa Robert was holidaying in New York in 2007 she was stopped by a security guard from taking a photograph of a pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes in Bergdorf Goodman. But back out on the street there was no one to stop her taking photos of New Yorkers interacting with their city. "I, the stranger, was free to take home with me the image of a stranger. A stranger, unaware and therefore vulnerable." Philippa says. "A stranger in a landscape, familiar perhaps to them but not to me." A number of paintings in this exhibition have been inspired by these "thefts" of ordinary moments. Philippa ponders - What transforms the ordinary moment into art? Other paintings in this exhibition come from time spent on her balcony watching people at the beach, and looking at landscapes from a car. Philippa finds the extraordinary within the ordinary. Her intention is to reveal rather than to judge. It can be difficult to be fully at home in a landscape. When Philippa paints an image, she loves to experiment. She loves to add and subtract. She also plays with colour and the dramatic elements of light and shade. MEET THE ARTIST - 2pm, Sunday 29 March Download 'new works by Philippa Robert' sales catalogue To view selected paintings by Philippa Robert, click here Happiness is ... and other paintings An exhibition of abstract paintings by Michelle Lee has been a practising artist for as long as she can remember, having been sent to art classes in Hong Kong when she was 5. Her preferred media is acrylic, usually on canvas. Recently she has used foil to add extra dimensions, and she also experiments with linocuts, collage, mixed media and oil pastels. Michelle is inspired by her surroundings, and is fascinated by emotions and special moments in time. Nature, food and cultures also feed her imagination. The theme ‘Happiness is … (and other paintings)’ focuses on moments in time which she has experienced or imagine to be joyful. "I have tried to capture the uplifting emotions in my artwork" Michelle says. "The ‘other paintings’ in the title explore other moods, thoughts and feelings." All Michelle’s paintings reflect emotions that are seen and unseen, drawing from the energy surrounding places, cultures and people expressed through her subconscious and imagination. MEET THE ARTIST - 2pm, Sunday 29 March To view selected paintings by Michelle Lee, click here
Inspired by Light An exhibition of watercolour paintings by Alan is a talented watercolourist who was born in Singapore, and his artistic talent was apparent at an early age. He first started painting with oils, but it was the watercolour works of his late uncle Ivan that moved him to develop a stronger interest in this elegant medium. He later attended watercolour painting classes at La Salle School of the Arts in Singapore, and learned a lot about the craft of handling watercolour painting from some of Singapore’s most eminent watercolour artists. Alan ran his own interior design company in Singapore 20 years before moving with his family to SA in 2007. "I am captivated by the streetscapes of Adelaide" Alan says. "I love the seasonal colours that generate deep dark shadows in summer, and cool blue skies in winter". Working in watercolours and using an intuitive approach Alan suggests his thoughts and feelings to the paper, and the brush does the rest. He has won a number of prizes and is represented in collections both in Australia and overseas. MEET THE ARTIST - 2pm, Sunday 29 March To view selected watercolour paintings by Alan Ramachandran, click here
All three exhibitions concluded on 19 April 2009
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