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3 FEB 2012 – 24 MAR 2012
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Perspectives:Jon Cattapan and Ex De Medici
Perspectives presents the unique insights of two contemporary artists responding to the subject of peacekeeping. As official artists commissioned by the Australian War Memorial, Jon Cattapan travelled to Timor–Leste in July 2008 and eX de Medici went to the Solomon Islands in March 2009. Both artists gained insight into the role of Australian peacekeepers and from these experiences, created a series of works that reveal a personal vision and artistic style.
Opening night:6pm Friday 3 February
// Image: Jon CATTAPAN Maliana day patrol (Meeting the Suko) 2008. Oil and coloured pencil on paper. Image courtesy Australian War Memorial.
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Veils of Illusion:In search of self
An investigation into the fragility of the human spirit, Veils of illusion is an exhibition of recent works by Janine Whitling. Now a Brisbane-based artist with strong ties to the Mackay region, Whitling ponders the screens or facades people use to survive and hide their innermost selves.
//Image: Janine WHITLING 30 Small Works. Collage, Paper, Ink. |
UNTIL 30 JUN 2012
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The Lyre Bird Sings This exhibition showcases a stunning array of artists books and livres d’artistes produced by Townsville’s Lyre Bird Press during the 1990s and early 2000s, held in the Mackay Regional Council Collection. Lyre Bird Press was established by Tate Adams in Melbourne in 1977 to print and publish artists books, and in 1989 Adams moved to Townsville where he re-established the press at James Cook University producing work by many of Australia’s leading printmakers including George Baldessin, Ron McBurnie, Fred Williams, Jan Senbergs and John Brack. |