STOP PRESS! Paintings by some of the 'Old Girls' of the Lockhart River Art Community, (Cape York QLD), who will be holding their first full exhibition with us on Wed 30 Apr, have been recently acquired by the following collections. The Queensland Art Gallery has bought a work by Doris Platt and the Parliament House Collection (Collection of the Prime Minister) have acquired two works by Elizabeth (Queenie) Giblet and one each of Maria Butcher, Denise Fruit and Ruth Clarmont. The
Artist Lindsay Harris' work and practice is featured in an article by reviewer Judith McGrath in the current edition of the art publication Art Gallery Guide. It gives a wonderful insight into the way that Lindsay's country has influenced his art, including the use of his signature resins, ochres and pigments.
Mason Kimber has been invited to participate in the upcoming Art Melbourne Fair (April 2008) as one of eight featured 'artists to watch' in the Renault New Generation section of the fair. This will be wonderful exposure for this committed and increasingly sought after painter.
Artist Felicity Sivewright has been short-listed for the Albany Art Award running 14 - 30 March for her piece 'summer'. In addition her painting 'floating field 2' has been selected for inclusion in the Stanthorpe Art Prize (QLD) Feb 29 - 11 Apr. We wish her well for both awards.
Up and coming sculptor Thomas Heidt, (recipient of our new 'cream' award) continues to impress, winning both the Bunbury Regional Art Galleries Award and the Dale Alcock Homes Acquisition Award in the recent South Western Times Survey. His featured work was a wooden sculptural piece titled 'Journey'. Congratulations Thomas!
In late 2007 we undertook to initiate a new annual art award to be known as the emerge ART SPACE 'cream' award. Designed to facilitate the transition of an outstanding final year arts institution graduate into a successful career as a practising visual artist, the inaugural winner chosen was Thomas Heidt. Thomas produces meticulously executed sculptural works, often referencing organic forms from nature and was a 2007 graduate of Central TAFE Perth.
The 'cream' award will culminate with a solo exhibition in the year immediately following the announcement of the winner. We look forward to showcasing Thomas' unique talent when he holds his solo 'cream 1' exhibition with us in late 2008.
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