COWRA REGIONAL ART GALLERY NEWSLETTER produced by the Friends of the Cowra Regional Art Gallery Summer Edition 2013 Vol. 7 No. 3 Below: A Section of the appreciative audience who attended the photographers’ talk. Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972 to 2010 F eaturing everyone from politicians to pop stars, this exhibition supported by Rolling Stone Australia, featured 150 of the greatest Rolling Stone Australia covers including captivating images by Annie Leibovitz and Ralph Steadman. At left: Two of the many visitors who came to the Gallery to view this unusual but intriguing exhibition. Above: Visitors on Opening night. Public Program – Saturday 2 November 2013. T he much anticipated special presentation by photographer Neil Duncan about his work in the exhibition, became an even more exciting experience with not one, but two celebrated photographers taking part. Acclaimed photographer Merv Bishop was also present and took an active part in the presentation. The attentive crowd listened to the two highly entertaining men who both proved to be skilled raconteurs as they spoke on the trials and tribulations associated with their careers as press and professional photographers. They both agreed that really famous personalities were generally very co- operative and good to ‘deal with’ and it’s the “up- and-comers” who often prove to be difficult. Both men were highly approachable and their talk really brought the portraits to life. At right: Neil Duncan mesmerised some of his listeners with the tales of his adventures. At left: Merv Bishop with his portrait of the ‘Royal Photographer’ Cecil Beaton. Merv took the photo in his younger days and had nervously asked Mr Beaton if he would mind smiling! Merv was somewhat taken aback when he replied “I am!” At left: Photographers Neil Duncan and Merv Bishop with Cowra Regional Art Gallery Director Brian Langer. Below: Neil Duncan during his talk. Portraits: The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful A collection of portraits by renowned Australian and International photographers including Max Dupain, Neil Duncan, Merv Bishop, David Potts, Robert McFarlane, Sally McInerney and Kerry Dundas, courtesy Josef Lebovic Gallery. This wonderful compilation of portraits from works held by Josef Lebovic, was curated by Cowra Regional Art Gallery Director Brian Langer who opened the exhibition and spoke about the photographers and the works on display. At right: Director Brian Langer explaining a portrait by photographer Anthony Browell of the late Rose Lindsay (1971/2004). 26 October to 24 November, 2013
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COWRA REGIONAL ART GALLERY
NEWSLETTER
produced by the Friends of the Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Summer Edition
2013 Vol. 7
No. 3
Below: A Section of the appreciative audience
who attended the photographers’ talk.
Rolling Stone:
The Covers 1972 to 2010
F eaturing everyone from politicians to pop
stars, this exhibition supported by Rolling
Stone Australia, featured 150 of the greatest
Rolling Stone Australia covers including
captivating images by Annie Leibovitz and Ralph
Steadman.
At left: Two of the many visitors who came to the
Gallery to view this unusual but intriguing exhibition.
Above: Visitors on Opening night.
Public Program – Saturday 2 November 2013.
T he much anticipated special presentation by photographer Neil Duncan about his
work in the exhibition, became an even more exciting experience with not one, but
two celebrated photographers taking part. Acclaimed photographer Merv Bishop was
also present and took an active part in the presentation. The attentive crowd listened to the two highly entertaining men who both
proved to be skilled raconteurs as they spoke on the trials and tribulations associated
with their careers as press and professional photographers.
They both agreed that really famous personalities were generally very co-
operative and good to ‘deal with’ and it’s the “up-
and-comers” who often prove to be difficult.
Both men were highly approachable and
their talk really brought the portraits to life.
At right: Neil Duncan mesmerised some of his listeners with the tales of his adventures. At left: Merv Bishop with his portrait of the ‘Royal
Photographer’ Cecil Beaton. Merv took the photo in his younger days and had nervously asked Mr Beaton if he would mind smiling! Merv was somewhat taken aback when he replied “I am!”
At left:
Photographers Neil Duncan and
Merv Bishop with Cowra Regional
Art Gallery Director Brian Langer.
Below: Neil Duncan during his talk.
Portraits:
The Good, the Bad and the
Beautiful
A collection of portraits by renowned
Australian and International photographers
including Max Dupain, Neil Duncan, Merv
Bishop, David Potts, Robert McFarlane, Sally
McInerney and Kerry Dundas, courtesy Josef
Lebovic Gallery.
This wonderful compilation of portraits
from works held by Josef Lebovic, was
curated by Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Director Brian Langer who opened the
exhibition and spoke about the
photographers and the works on display.
At right:
Director Brian
Langer explaining a portrait by
photographer Anthony Browell of
the late Rose Lindsay (1971/2004).
26 October to 24 November, 2013
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FRIENDS NEWSLETTER
S aturday 30 November saw the Cowra
Regional Art Gallery overflowing with
the region’s best and brightest for the
opening of the 2013 Regional Student Youth
Art Awards and Exhibition.
With over 130 entries this year, Judge Lisa
van den Dolder, coordinator of Operation
Art, said she was impressed by the high
standard of the students’ work.
The opening itself was a huge success.
Entrants in years 10, 11, 12 from eleven high
schools were given the opportunity to
examine the progress of their peers and see
their work in a regional public gallery, whilst
mingling with family and friends.
Brian Langer Director Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Award Winners:
Open Photography/2D digital Award-
Winner Hannah Wykes, Molong Central School
HC Sophie Clayton, - Molong Central School
HC Angela Camilleri, - Molong Central School
Open Drawing/Printmaking
Winner Nicole Burton, - Cowra High School
HC Philipa Myers, Canowindra High School
Open Craft (Ceramics/Textiles)
Winner - Sarah Barlow, Mackillop College
HC McKayla Lipscombe - Parkes High School
Open Sculpture
Winner Carrie Forsyth, - Cowra HS
HC Georgie Tucker, - Cowra High School
Open Painting
Winner Alex Fogarty, - Blayney HS
HC Rose Evarts, Blayney HS
HC Brad McLeish, St Raphael’s CS
Year 10
Winner Goldie Oliver, Cowra HS
Merit Award Tarasa Bell, Molong CS
HC Shay Johnston, Molong CS
Year 11
Winner Chloe Caines, - Forbes HS
Merit Award Eilee Stedman, Molong CS
HC Sophie Wilson, - Mackillop College
Year 12
Winner Stephanie Rouxel, - Blayney HS
Merit Award Alix Roots, - Molong CS
HC Rachel Pace, - Canowindra High School
Above: Winning work Yr 12
by Stephanie Rouxel Blayney HS
Above: Merit Award Yr 11.
Work by Eilee Stedman Molong CS
30 November to 15 December 201330 November to 15 December 2013
Regional Student Youth Exhibition and Awards
Part of the Opening night audience
Above: Judge Lisa van den Dolder
and CRAG Director Brian Langer
Above: Teachers and Sponsors during the Opening.
Above: Winning work Yr 11
Chloe Caines Forbes HS Above. Winner Open Painting Alex Fogarty - from
Blayney HS - with his self-portrait.
Above. Open Drawing - print making Winner.
Nicole Burton of Cowra with Deputy Mayor Cr.
Judi Smith who Opened the Exhibition.
Above: Molong Central
School art teachers Jennifer
Long and Clare Ryan
proudly display certificates
won by their students.
Behind is Yr. 12 Merit
Award winning work by Alix
Roots from Molong.
Left: HC Open Photography.
Angela Camilleri - Molong CS
With her work and certificate.
Above: Yr 10 Merit
Award winner
Tarasa Bell with her
certificate in front of
her work.
Year 12 Highly Commended.
Rachel Pace from Canowindra HS.
Greg Daly Greg Daly -- 40 Years In The Making: The Pots I Kept40 Years In The Making: The Pots I Kept 30 November to 15 December
4 0 Years In The Making: The Pots I Kept showcases significant pieces from
the career of Cowra-based and internationally-renowned ceramicist,
Greg Daly. Daly began working with
clay at 13 years of age, eventually
studying at RMIT where he honed
his craft. He has played a key role
in the unfolding history of the
professional crafts movement in
Australia, as both an artist and a
teacher.
His career has been defined
by willingness to experiment, and
a fundamental understanding of
the interplay between form, glaze,
decoration and light. This diverse
exhibition shows the development
of Daly’s craft, from some of his
earliest work, to his most recent.
His latest work has been inspired by the changing light around his home
and studio.
Returning to his use of lustre glazes, Daly creates vibrant colour and
movement that shifts and changes as the viewer experiences the work from
different angles.
Special Artists Talk. The exhibition will open Saturday 21 December at
2pm with guest speaker Peter Haynes - Consultant, Curator, Writer, Art
Historian and Heritage Advisor, followed by a special artists talk - Greg Daly in
conversation with Peter Haynes. Admission is free. Exhibition Dates: 30 November to 15 December 2013
HC for Open Sculpture
Georgie Tucker Cowra HS, with
Awards Judge Lisa van den Dolder
More Student pictures
Above: Georgia Bowler - Cowra HS
with Just Be You Samantha Jones and her work
What are you Made On with
Forbes Teacher Mrs Jane Hill.
Right:
Some of the
wonderful 3D
works
Coming Up in the Gallery
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FRIENDS NEWSLETTER SUMMER EDITION 2013 PAGE 3
Left: Goldie Oliver Yr 10 Winner -
Cowra HS - with her Sculpture
Right: Hanna Wykes Winner of Open
Photography - Molong Central School, and
below her winning work.
Greg Daly: Vase 1985 lustre glaze, 28cm high.
Photo Greg Daly.
Greg Daly: Vase 1997 glaze-on-glaze, 53cm high.
Photo Stuart Hay
Workshops – Cowra Regional Art Gallery
2014 Children’s Summers Art Workshops
These children’s workshops are presented by tutors with professional art experience. They cover a diverse range of art activities in a fun
environment and at the same time encourage the development of individual creative skills.
Wednesday 15 January 2014 - Painting & Drawing with Trudi Refshauge
An introduction to painting & drawing through experimentation with colour ,mixed media, texture, contrast and tone to create unique
Australian landscape paintings. 10 am to 12pm - 7 to 9 year olds & 1 pm to 3pm - 10 to 12 year olds. Cost $20 - limit 12 participants
(includes all materials).
Friday 17 January 2014 - Mosaics with Catherine Bennett
Participants will learn mosaic techniques as they decorate a flower pot using pieces of tile and brightly coloured grout. They will create
their own design and go home with a pot ready for a plant. 9:30am to 12:30pm - 7 to 9 year olds & 1:30pm to 4:30pm -10 to 12 year olds.
Cost $38 - limit 12 participants (includes all materials).
Wednesday 22 January 2014 - Monsters from the Heap with Sculptor Ken Hutchinson
Participants will create monsters and 3D sculptures from recycled materials in this inspirational and innovative workshop. 10am to
12noon - 7 to 9 year olds & 1 pm to 3pm -10 to 13 year olds. Cost $20 - limit 12 participants (includes all materials).
2 Day Adult Workshop
Saturday 18 January and Sunday 19 January 2014 - Mosaic Workshop with Catherine Bennett
Using their own table tops, garden ornaments, bird baths, urns, or flower pots etc participants will learn about the art of mosaic in a
creative workshop environment with artist Catherine Bennett. Participants will be provided with imported ceramic tiles, handmade
pottery shards, found objects and bright coloured grout to create decorative mosaic designs. From 10am to 3pm (each day) in the Gallery
multi-purpose room. Maximum 10 participants - Cost $65 ($60 Friends of the Gallery. Note limited places remaining.
For more information and registration forms contact the Gallery on 63402190
CALENDAR FEBRUARY TO APRIL 2014
Cowra Regional Art Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 2pm – 4pm Gallery Director: Brian Langer Gallery Administration Officer: Alex Johnson Web page www: cowraartgallery.com.au
77 Darling Street, Cowra NSW 2794 Ph. 02 6340 2190 Fax: 02 6340 2191 Email: [email protected] The Cowra Regional Art Gallery is a cultural facility of the Cowra Shire Council
“The Friends” is a volunteer organisation formed to support the Cowra Regional Art Gallery, and operates as a 355 committee of Cowra Shire Council.
Meetings are now held at 9 am on the 2nd Thursday of the month in the small Council meeting room off Kendal Street. All welcome.
