ROBERTSON PARK STUDIO 2004 NEWSLETTER
STUDIO ARTISTS
With Carol Rowling again moving to Sydney, painter Sushi (Susanne) Hamlin-Sullivan has joined the studio.
A recent graduate from Curtin university Sushi's semi abstract work is dominated by vibrant metallic blues and greens.
In October 2004 she and glass artist Lala Oh (Wednesday afternoon class) curated and exhibited in the 12/10 Bali Commemorative Exhibition at Royal Perth Hospital.
The exhibition was a tribute to the courage of those affected by the tragedy that occurred in Bali in 2001.
Through the sale of artwork, over $ $5,500 was raised for the Department of Anaesthesia which also played a vital role in treating the Bali burns victims two years ago.
The money will be used to send an anaesthetist to Bali to run an education and development program in collaboration with the John Fawcett Foundation, which has been involved in humanitarian projects in Bali for more than 10 years.
John Hyde MLA, representing the Premier at the 2004 opening, said the exhibition was a truly remarkable and positive initiative arising from a tragic event.
Graham Hay has been busy giving paperclay workshops at the UWA Summer School, Catalyst Textile Group, the 84 Group and with the F.A.I.R Program at Fairbridge.
As a participating artist in the Art in Landscape, a project to rejuvenate sculpture teaching in Schools, Graham demonstrated at the Balga, Perth Modern, Mindarie, Morley, Woodvale High Schools and Ballajura Community School.
In August he was Guest Artist at the three week long first International Paperclay Symposium, at the International Ceramic Studio in Hungary.
His exhibiting works were acquired by their huge international collection.
The next month saw workshops or slide/talks with the Kampong Glam Ceramic Club, Singapore, the Papermakers of Victoria and the Victorian Ceramic Group, Melbourne and the national Geelong Fibre Forum.
Currently Graham is negotiating a commission for 80 sculptures for a NSW hotel, trying to finish his third large (over 2 m high) paper sculpture, write 3 journal articles, and ship 8 works to the Manly Art Gallery and Museum, Sydney for an exhibition in January.
Website: www.grahamhay.com.au.
Studio artist Frances Dennis presented work in the 12/10 Bali Commemorative Exhibition, at Hale and La Salle Colleges and the Town of Vincent Art Award Exhibition.
Earlier in the year Frances, Graham and Carol all exhibited in the fund raising Contemporary Art Draw & Auction for the Starlight Children's Foundation.
In November Frances and Sushi exhibited successfully in River and Parks: A Personal Perspective, an exhibition at the Constitution Centre of WA celebrating Western Australia's 175th Anniversary. Currently Frances is working on a commission to design range of papers as well as painting and exploring new avenues in sculpture.
She also has some works on exhibtion at the new Etro Cafe at 49 King Street in Perth.
Website: www.francesdennis.net
Studio artist Paul Carstairs and ex-studio artist Alexander Hayes created with other artists the mediative Invisible Cities multi-media installation at PICA (Perth Institute of Contemporary Art, during October and November.
PAST STUDIO ARTISTS
Carol Rowling came back briefly to Perth to exhibit and attend the opening on 27th October at the new Blender Gallery, Joondalup with the Carine Art Group.
She will be returning to Perth in April 2005 and is working toward a Code Red, exhibition in October 2005.
Currently she is very excited about attending Tony Scott’s class at the National Art School in Darlinghurst.
Website: www.carolrowling.com.au
STUDIO CLASSES
Over 50 students have attended art classes by Graham, Fran and Sushi over the year.
This included 10 artists from Singapore, Thailand and Canada.
Local students have included beginners as well as professional textile and glass artists, a calligrapher and sculptor.
Past students/artists are always welcome to drop in for a cuppa at 1pm on Wednesday or 11am on Friday. We have enjoyed catching up with people this way.
In addition ex-Wellman Street Studio (the studio before moving to the Park) artist Soffia Scarano visited in October.
Other visitors included the new Town of Vincent Arts Officer (and painter) Richard Gunning and local MLC (and past Mayor of Vincent) John Hyde.
Through these visits we maintain contact with the local and artistic communities.
STUDENT EXHIBITIONS
October was a busy month for a number of students:
Marie-Louise Turner (Wednesday afternoon) combined paperclay and textile "chooks" in Pathways in texStyles, at The Old Bakery Gallery, 8th Avenue, Maylands.
Freda Worsey (Wednesday afternoon class) was in a combined Calligraphy Guild, paper makers and bookbinders' Exhibition at Tresillian Community Centre, Nedlands.
Tom Hamilton (Friday morning class) exhibited a sculpture of Bethany in the Town of Vincent Art Award Exhibition.
Lala Oh (Wednesday afternoon class) curated and exhibited in the 12/10 Bali Commemorative Exhibition at Royal Perth Hospital (see above).
Selina Horrocks (Wednesday evening class) exhibited her Laughing Buddha at the City of Melville Sculpture Awards during September/October.
With Carol Rowling again moving to Sydney, painter Sushi (Susanne) Hamlin-Sullivan has joined the studio.
A recent graduate from Curtin university Sushi's semi abstract work is dominated by vibrant metallic blues and greens.
In October 2004 she and glass artist Lala Oh (Wednesday afternoon class) curated and exhibited in the 12/10 Bali Commemorative Exhibition at Royal Perth Hospital.
The exhibition was a tribute to the courage of those affected by the tragedy that occurred in Bali in 2001.
Through the sale of artwork, over $ $5,500 was raised for the Department of Anaesthesia which also played a vital role in treating the Bali burns victims two years ago.
The money will be used to send an anaesthetist to Bali to run an education and development program in collaboration with the John Fawcett Foundation, which has been involved in humanitarian projects in Bali for more than 10 years.
John Hyde MLA, representing the Premier at the 2004 opening, said the exhibition was a truly remarkable and positive initiative arising from a tragic event.
Graham Hay has been busy giving paperclay workshops at the UWA Summer School, Catalyst Textile Group, the 84 Group and with the F.A.I.R Program at Fairbridge.
As a participating artist in the Art in Landscape, a project to rejuvenate sculpture teaching in Schools, Graham demonstrated at the Balga, Perth Modern, Mindarie, Morley, Woodvale High Schools and Ballajura Community School.
In August he was Guest Artist at the three week long first International Paperclay Symposium, at the International Ceramic Studio in Hungary.
His exhibiting works were acquired by their huge international collection.
The next month saw workshops or slide/talks with the Kampong Glam Ceramic Club, Singapore, the Papermakers of Victoria and the Victorian Ceramic Group, Melbourne and the national Geelong Fibre Forum.
Currently Graham is negotiating a commission for 80 sculptures for a NSW hotel, trying to finish his third large (over 2 m high) paper sculpture, write 3 journal articles, and ship 8 works to the Manly Art Gallery and Museum, Sydney for an exhibition in January.
Website: www.grahamhay.com.au.
Studio artist Frances Dennis presented work in the 12/10 Bali Commemorative Exhibition, at Hale and La Salle Colleges and the Town of Vincent Art Award Exhibition.
Earlier in the year Frances, Graham and Carol all exhibited in the fund raising Contemporary Art Draw & Auction for the Starlight Children's Foundation.
In November Frances and Sushi exhibited successfully in River and Parks: A Personal Perspective, an exhibition at the Constitution Centre of WA celebrating Western Australia's 175th Anniversary. Currently Frances is working on a commission to design range of papers as well as painting and exploring new avenues in sculpture.
She also has some works on exhibtion at the new Etro Cafe at 49 King Street in Perth.
Website: www.francesdennis.net
Studio artist Paul Carstairs and ex-studio artist Alexander Hayes created with other artists the mediative Invisible Cities multi-media installation at PICA (Perth Institute of Contemporary Art, during October and November.
PAST STUDIO ARTISTS
Carol Rowling came back briefly to Perth to exhibit and attend the opening on 27th October at the new Blender Gallery, Joondalup with the Carine Art Group.
She will be returning to Perth in April 2005 and is working toward a Code Red, exhibition in October 2005.
Currently she is very excited about attending Tony Scott’s class at the National Art School in Darlinghurst.
Website: www.carolrowling.com.au
STUDIO CLASSES
Over 50 students have attended art classes by Graham, Fran and Sushi over the year.
This included 10 artists from Singapore, Thailand and Canada.
Local students have included beginners as well as professional textile and glass artists, a calligrapher and sculptor.
Past students/artists are always welcome to drop in for a cuppa at 1pm on Wednesday or 11am on Friday. We have enjoyed catching up with people this way.
In addition ex-Wellman Street Studio (the studio before moving to the Park) artist Soffia Scarano visited in October.
Other visitors included the new Town of Vincent Arts Officer (and painter) Richard Gunning and local MLC (and past Mayor of Vincent) John Hyde.
Through these visits we maintain contact with the local and artistic communities.
STUDENT EXHIBITIONS
October was a busy month for a number of students:
Marie-Louise Turner (Wednesday afternoon) combined paperclay and textile "chooks" in Pathways in texStyles, at The Old Bakery Gallery, 8th Avenue, Maylands.
Freda Worsey (Wednesday afternoon class) was in a combined Calligraphy Guild, paper makers and bookbinders' Exhibition at Tresillian Community Centre, Nedlands.
Tom Hamilton (Friday morning class) exhibited a sculpture of Bethany in the Town of Vincent Art Award Exhibition.
Lala Oh (Wednesday afternoon class) curated and exhibited in the 12/10 Bali Commemorative Exhibition at Royal Perth Hospital (see above).
Selina Horrocks (Wednesday evening class) exhibited her Laughing Buddha at the City of Melville Sculpture Awards during September/October.
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IN AND AROUND THE PARK
The studio was dusty and noisy for most of 2004 while the Town of Vincent renovated the Park. Over half a million dollars went on new trees, plants, paths, reticulation, lighting, public art by Paul Capone, new seating and a new winter lake. The local community helped plant most of the native plants near the new winter lake. Fortunately it is now all done with visitors commenting on how beautiful it is. Meanwhile the tennis club house has been renovated and enlarged and morning tea under the trees and on the terrace is again a pleasant event, but only for a short time! The former security firm buildings on the south edge of the park are currently being demolished and the old panel beater next door is being converted into a private art studio and gallery. Speaking of which, a new gallery has opened on Lake street, the Church Gallery is moving from Claremont to William Street and Artplace is now firmly established a block away in Church Street. The area is becoming very arty! |
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Because of a widening circle of artists and students, our apologies if we have missed anyone or event.
