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Back L-R me with local mosaic artist Julie Horsburgh,
front L-R Angela with local GAARA artist Maureen Clark,
with an artwork by BHRAG's Ian Howarth which is
being raffled. I hope I win. |
Art Scene
It was
my first trip to Broken Hill this year and it was great to be back.
Four
exhibitions were officially opened on the night with Broken Hill City
Councillor Christine Adams the official guest to open the
exhibitions, supported by BHRAG's Manager Cathy Farry.
Exhibition
One
"Objects
and Energies" featuring
Australian-based Joyce Hinterding, US-based Linda Matalon and the
highly influential American artist Agnes Martin.
Their extraordinary works display similarities but also exhibit quite divergent approaches. What they do share is an engagement in the repetition of certain forms, the process of marking time and delineating space and ideas on the infinite through recurring visual codes.
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| L-R Cr Christine Adams and Cathy Farry, with several Joyce Hinterding works in the background |
This
is a National Art School exhibition touring through the support of
Museums and Galleries of NSW. This project was supported through an
Artist or Curator in Residence grant. The Artist or Curator in
Residence Grant Program is supported by the Copyright Agency
Limited's Cultural Fund, and is managed by Museums and Galleries of
NSW.
Exhibition
Two
Also
opening was the “Our Land Speaking” exhibition of sculptures and
drawings from Aboriginal artists from Menindee and Broken Hill. The
exhibition was funded by a grant from the Thankakali Aboriginal
Corporation.
Exhibition
Three
The
annual HSC Exhibition also opened. This exhibition showcases the
fabulous art and photographic work of the Broken Hill and the
regions's year 12 students.
Exhibition Four
Finally, the finalists in the “Our Place” sister cities photography exhibition also featured in the line-up. Broken Hill's sister city is Bankstown. The competition's winners were also announced.
404-408 Argent Street, Broken Hill
Monday – Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday/Sunday and most public holidays 11am-4pm
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| Broken Hill's famous Line of Lode at sunset, taken as I rushed to the next gallery opening that night |
Another
opening!
As is
often the case in Broken Hill, there was another art exhibition
opening on the same night across town in South Broken Hill at the
Broken Hill Art Exchange (BHAE).
This
is the first exhibition for Marilyn Lannstrom, and is part of the Festival of Respect.
I know Marilyn's sister,
talented local artist Karrie Lannstrom, whom I met in Broken Hill a couple
of years ago.
Marilyn's exhibition is titled -
'A Tourist Destination'
and the subjects are of attractions in and around Broken Hill.
Obviously
artistic talent runs in the Lannstrom family, if Marilyn's first
exhibition is anything to go by. Although I missed the official
opening, as most people had gone home (well I was late), I still
managed to have a look at the artworks, and am seriously
considering making a purchase myself! That's the danger of going to art exhibitions and openings.
There are 24 paintings (acrylic on canvas) for sale ranging in price from $100 - $350.
I caught up with a few people after the show, including BHAE manager Susan Thomas. Unfortunately Marilyn had left for the evening, but I hope to meet her in the coming week back at the gallery. Marilyn was pleased to have sold a couple of pieces on the night. I expect that number will increase. Her exhibition continues for two weeks.
145-157
Duff Street Park Artist Centre, South Broken Hill
Open
daily during exhibition 10am – 4pm
28
November until Sunday 14 December 2014
All
exhibitions are worth checking.
Cheers,
Jane Deany
