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Coffee & Culture at Mario's
Two of our favourites showing their latest works at brunswick streets cultural heart Katy Beale & Dinah Maclaren have been labouring away for some time for this joint showing of their mutual endeavours. And very exciting it is too. Katy & Dinah will show individual and collaborative paintings in oil and other media. Although landscapes are the common theme of the show, in this context the term landscape should be loosely applied as the emphasis of both painters is on the psychological effects of a scene. Maclaren's paintings examine the landscape of the Antarctic and its early explorers to this region and themes of desolation and isolation. Her atmospheric style contrasts with the narrative and colour rich approach of Beale's paintings which use images ranging from moments in a child's world to Oedipus confronting the sphinx to investigate the emotive possibility of painting. Opening Wednesday 29 November 5.30pm 'til 7pm at Mario's Cafe 303 Brunswick Street Fitzroy. Exhibition open until December 18. |
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Animal House comes to St Kilda Festival 2007 pet portaits have been selected as the theme for this years st kilda festival show Recently during a convoluted conversation while playing with an adopted dog on the beach we discussed the nature of our attachment to animals and the role that they play in our lives. We decided to use this premise as a basis for our annual St Kilda Festival show. This show will feature selected works from over 30 artists including: Alyson Skinner; Katrina Beale; Miriam White; Deb Taylor; Kirsty Porter; Lisa Barmby; Jo Briscomb; Heather Schimen; Grace Schimen; Drasco; Violetta; Anne Algar; Wendy Joy Morrissey; Julie Shiels; Vivian Gay; Tom Alberts; Claire Savage; Jane Savage; Chris Zikos; Greg Ades; Lyn Poole; Trevor Hoppen; Philippa Armstrong; Ruby Hoppen; Greg Geyer; Aaron Mckenzie; Dave Last; Sophie Dunn; Jessica Kritzer; Tom Ripon; Penelope Hunt; Michael Vale; Gail Jurry. For enquiries please call Mariella on 0401 437 261 or artsofar@hotmail.com. |
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Wendy Morrissey reveals her photographic insight on modern India a special sojourn to bombay stimulates startling new perspectives from respected local photographer Wendy Morrissey will launch "Five Weeks in Bombay" at artsofar on carlisle on Sunday 22 October with a special preview from 2:30pm. Show runs thru December 8. Opening hours Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9:30am-11:30am. artsofar at carlisle is located at 31 Carlisle Street St Kilda. For enquiries please call Mariella on 0401 437 261 or artsofar@hotmail.com. |
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Tracey Shepherd to display recent works at artsofar recent works from highly respected artist to provide a reprieve from the winter chills Tracey Shepherd's most recent paintings will be on public display from Monday 21 August thru 30 September with a special preview on Sunday 20 August at 2pm at artsofar on carlisle 31 Carlisle Street St Kilda. For enquiries please call Mariella on 0401 437 261 or artsofar@hotmail.com. |
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Larissa Hjorth's mobile mash up where the eponymous mobile phone meets art Have you ever wondered what story can be told by someones mobile phone? What does the mobile phone “say” symbolically to others? In Larissa Hjorth's upcoming exhibition at Spacement Gallery, we see the mobile phone, this inanimate tool of virtual connectivity, come to life. Informed by travels through South Korea, Hjorth observes people increasingly dependant on these portable units of communication: the mobile phone itself becomes personified. The phone itself almost becomes the alter-ego of its bearer. The faceless, glamorised screen between the phones’ bearer and the friend, acquaintance or stranger on the other end of the line. The show runs from July 14 thru August 5. Preview 15 July 6pm. Spacement Watson Place Melbourne. For enquiries call (03) 9639 2560 or visit www.spacement.com.au. |
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Richard Granville-Smith to reveal recent work new works from respected local artist on show mid-year To counter the winter chills we can highly recommend the recent work of Richard Granville-Smith which will be showing at Span through the worst of the Melbourne winter. Wrap up warm, grab a hot toddy and wallow. Show runs from June 27 thru July 8. Preview Tuesday 27 June 5-7 pm. Span Galleries 45 Flinders Lane. For enquiries call (03) 9650 0589 or visit www.spangalleries.com.au. |
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Summer in New York for summer in Melbourne recent works from highly respected artist to be displayed through the summer Giz James most recent series of drawings and paintings entitled "Summer in New York" as you might have guessed, based on her recent sojourn to New York, will be on public display from Monday 6th February at artsofar@carlisle 31 Carlisle Street St Kilda. For enquiries please call Mariella on 0401 437 261. |
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"Trees" to bloom at artsofar@carlisle in time for spring new show featuring some of melbourne's best kept secrets artsofar in collaboration with The Carlisle Contemporary Health Clinic are pleased to announce the opening of a major new show featuring the works of some of Melbourne's finest artists. The show is entitled "Trees" and as you would guess trees are the theme of the show. A select group of artists have submitted a single piece for the show in the tree is an explicit artefact. Artists with pieces on display include: Anne Algar; Ann Holt; Dinah McClaren; Drasko Boljevic; Greg Geyer; Katrina Beale; Katsuya; Leila Morrissey; Lisa Barmby; Michelangelo Russo; Trevor Hoppen; and Wendy Morrissey. The show opens on Sunday 25th September and runs through October 31st. For enquiries please call Mariella on 0401 437 261. |
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Graham Drendel's latest works open at Australian Galleries "slipping through the cracks" feature the artists re-workings of existing paintings In late 2004 Graham Drendel started some etchings using existing paintings as subject-matter. He started trawling through sketchbooks from around fifteen years ago and from the many drawings that "slipped through the cracks" developed a series of watercolours and small oil painting. This show is the result. The show opens on 14 July until 7 August at Australian Galleries 24 Glenmore Road Paddington Sydney NSW. For enquiries please call (02) 9380 8744. |
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Katrina Beale to feature in leading Berlin art show most recent works to be displayed at "Kunst oder Koenigen" Seminal artist and film maker, Danielle de Picciotto is curating a group show entitled "Kunst oder Koenigen", opening on August 13th 2005 at Arena Treptow in Berlin. The show will feature 35 leading women artists from around the world, to which Katrina will be contributing six paintings. artsofar hope to be able to share some "paparazzi" shots from the this exciting opening. Some of Katrina's more recent works have also been added to her gallery at artsofar and can be viewed here. |
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Michelangelo Russo posts "Wax" works to artsofar.com most recent works now available for viewing at michelanelo's gallery One of our favourite painters, Michelangelo Russo has recently released a range of new pieces under the "Wax" theme. This selection of large pieces continues and expands his theme of colour, texture and theme. Michelangelo has a forthcoming solo show at Artefact at Silvershot 3/167 Flinders Lane from November 22. |
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Greg Geyer show upcoming at "artsofar on carlisle" previously un-shown works from greg geyer to be unvieled at grand opening on queens birthday weekend A broad range of Greg Geyer's previously un-shown works will be on display at "artsofar on carlisle" through June-July. For enquiries, please call Mariella on 0401 437 261. |
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artsofar call for submissions to show at "Trees at Benedykt Too" artsofar to host tree-themed group show at st kilda's benedykt too artsofar is seeking submissions from artists who would like to display at upcoming "Trees at Benedykt Too" group show in September 2005. Any work submitted should have a tree-related theme. Artists already enlisted to participate include: Lisa Barmby, Katrina Beale, Greg Geyer, Richard Granville-Smith, Rob Hall, Ann Holt, Trevor Hoppen, Giz James, Jason Jones, Wendy Morrissey, Lyn Pool, Michelangelo Russo, Heather Shimmen, Mick Vale and Susan Wyers. For enquiries, please call Mariella on 0401 437 261. |
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Wolfgang Laib at Australian Centre for Contemporary Art world renowned minimalist to have a broad range of his works on display ACCA will be presenting a survey of works by renowned German artist Wolfgang Laib at ACCA from 29 May thru 24 July. Laib is well known for his dramatic minimal work made from pollen, milk, rice and beeswax. Laib's minimalism combines with eastern mysticism and concepts close to environmental art, to derive a new form of sensory sculpture. Key works, such as Laib's "Ricehouse" draw attention to the artist's interest in art and sustenance as symbiotic necessities in life. For enquires, please call ACCA on 9697 9999. |
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Marcos Davidson's opens campaign at Spacement bakelite boss displays new ornamentation, sculpture and jewellery at campaign show Marcos Davidson is a Gold and Bakersmith, though sometimes his jewellery is deployed as sculpture, or installation, to explore ideas and concepts and engage his audience more fully. In this exhibition he constructs a table in the project space that appears ready for a game of solitaire, but for the soldiers laid out on a topographical landscape emulating a battle, or war scene, between two sides. For enquiries, please call Spacement Gallery on 9639 2560. |
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Richard Granville-Smith to develop new visual arts materials artsofar artist to push the carbon boundary Richard Granville-Smith is currently a recipient of an Arts Victoria grant to research the industrial manufacture of carbon to develop new visual arts materials and a new body of work. Richard gratefully acknowledges the support of The Carbon Company and Carbone Lorraine. If interested parties would like to contribute information or questions please drop an email to artsofar@hotmail.com. |
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Lyn Pool to show latest works at "artsofar on carlisle" Domestic images from the home front Exciting photographer, Lyn Pool is to unveil her latest series of photographs based on her domestic experiences. Exhibition showing from October thru December at "artsofar on carlisle" 30 Carlisle Street St Kilda. For enquiries call 0401 437 261. |
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Graeme Drendell opens "Dancers in the Dark" Reputed narrative artist takes another step forward Graeme Drendell will display his latest narrative works under the title "Dancers in the Dark" at Australian Galleries 50 Smith Street Collingwood from 22 June thru 14 July. For enquiries call (03) 9417 0800 or email enquires@australiangalleries.com.au. Alternatively visit www.australiangalleries.com.au. |
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Richard Granville-Smith to show at Galerie Hors-Saison with Biggi Spiro Abstract art blends well with Ceramics Galerie Hors-Saison open a new show featuring recent works from Richard Granvile-Smith and earthenware ceramics from Biggi Spiro. Exhibition showing from 21 May through 10 June. Private viewings at 6pm Friday 21 May. "Galerie Hors-Saison" is at 5 Fenton Way Kew. For enquiries call (03) 9853 7377. |
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Trevor Hoppen to show latest works at Bright Absynthe & India Ink - an intoxicating mixture A St Kilda's native, Trevor Hoppen is to unveil his new vision under the moniker Absynth & India Ink. Exhibition showing from 18 October thru 1 November at Bright! 8 Martin Street St Kilda. For enquiries call 03 9593 9366. |
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Etta Curry joins artsofar New young artist working on new materials Etta Curry has joined artsofar. Etta, an exciting new young artist, specialises in portraiture using a broad range of techniques invariable using polystyrene as a foundation for layers of colour and texture. For enquiries call 0401 437 261. |
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West Australia's Jeff Fitzgerald announces his first show in Victoria is to be at "artsofar on carlisle" A different perspective on identity and substance A Perth native, the is Jeff's first showing outside his home state featuring a group of new works that take his art in a new direction. Exhibition showing from 11 October thru 15 November at "artsofar on carlisle" 30 Carlisle Street St Kilda. For enquiries call 0401 437 261. |
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The Labyrinthine Effect brings together works and installations by leading Australian and international artists Transforms the spaces of ACCA into conundrums of experience Curated by Juliana Engberg, The Labyrinthine Effect includes works from Francis Alys, Colin Duncan, Rodney Graham, Anne Ooms, Bruce Nauman and John Pym. Exhibition showing from 24 May thru 20 July at Australian Centre for Contemporary Art 111 Sturt Street Southbank Melbourne. |
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Michelangelo Russo's latest works posted to artsofar.com Russo takes a new direction again Following successful shows at Goya during in 2002, Michelango's latest series of works titled "Iso" and "Ondulati" have now been posted to artsofar.com. These works extend Michelangelo's expressive use of lines and texture that best display his masterful technical use of his mediums of choice. Private viewings of these works can be arranged by contacting mariella@artsofar.com. |
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Winja Ulupna and Galiamble return to artsofar at carlisle Spring is heralded by "Deadly" Urban Dreaming Project Once again Winja Ulupna and Galiamble artists display their indigenous art this time within the framework of the "Deadly" Urban Dreaming Project. Works by acknowledged indigenous artists including: Cheryl Hood; Susan Naden; and Nurturing by Dooka will by available for sale. The show, curated by Ann Holt and Mariella Del Conte, opens on Sunday 1st September at 2pm and runs through the end of September. artsofar at carlisle is located at 30 Carlisle Street, St Kilda. This is another Urban Dreaming Project from the Centre for Creative Ministries with Winja Ulupna. |
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Picturing Community exhibition scheduled for artsofar at carlisle Bronek Kozka to display his photograph from Africa in support of Osiepe Work is underway to prepare for the opening of a show of Bronek Kozka's powerful photographic portraits of everyday life in Africa entitled "Picturing Community". The photographs capture the very essence of both the hardship and the joy inherent in life in Ugunja Kenya. The show is in support of Osiepe-The Friends of the Ugunja Community Resource Centre. For more information on the Ugunja Community Resource Centre please visit www.users.bigpond.com/ucrc. |
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Richard Granville-Smith's most recent paintings posted to gallery site Prepares for UK opening in late 2002 followed for Australian opening in early 2003 Well respected British painter, Richard Granville-Smith, is completing the finishing touches to his latest body of work in preparation to their UK unveiling at Brighton's White Gallery in late 2002 followed by their display at artsofar at carlisle in early 2003. For more information, or to arrange an appointment for private viewing, please contact artsofar on 0401 437 261 or artsofar@hotmail.com. |
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Phil Faulks to display latest works at Sydney's Ray Hughes Gallery "The Middle" acknowledges Faulks' mid-age, mid-class & mid-career status The middle ground can be somewhat harshly defines as the home territory of the dull, the safe, the pedestrian, the mundane and the bourgeois. In naming his latest show "The Middle", the artist claims to be acknowledging that at this stage of his career, whilst at a mid-point, rather than succumbing to the complacency that often is evident at this stage of life he continues to identify the inherent strangeness of the images that surround us. David Turnbull from the School of Social Enquiry at Deakin University claims that Faulks' work is a " ... space rich with humour and narrative possibilities ...". Phil Faulks' latest show opens at the Ray Hughes Gallery in Sydney on August 2 and runs through to August 28. |
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Sydney-based Silke Raetze joins with artsofar Exciting new painting talent emerges for artsofar show in 2003 Based in Sydney, Silke Raetze is a prolific painter whose trademark is her diversity in both style and content. She has lived and worked in Europe and has exhibited extensively. Ranging from landscapes through cityscapes to portraits, Silke's artistic development is consistently evolving and maturing. She has an innate ability to define, develop and master specific genres and make them her own. Silke is working towards an exhibition of her new work in Melbourne during early 2003. For more information, or to arrange an appointment for private viewing, please contact artsofar on 0401 437 261 or artsofar@hotmail.com. |
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Wendy Morrissey's "places & people" a "great success" "places & people" packs them in on a typical Melbourne autumn Sunday at fluffy St Kilda With a Melbourne autumn afternoon providing a delightful backdrop, Wendy Morrissey's "places & people" 2002 photographic exhibition opened to a packed house at fluffy St Kilda. A number of celebrities acquired highly sought after pieces of Wendy's work while many families and friends mingled and discussed Wendy's broad and challenging range of work on display. The success of the show and a number of requests have prompted artsofar to host a sample collection of Wendy's work. Please point your browser to Wendy Morrissey to view a broad range of Wendy's work. For more information, or to arrange an appointment for private viewing, please contact artsofar on 0401 437 261 or artsofar@hotmail.com. |
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Wendy Morrissey to show latest series of photographic works in April Leading photographer to make one a much anticipated public showing Wendy Morrissey's new series of photographic works, entitled "places & people", is a personal selection of Wendy's work spanning the last ten years as a resident of both Sydney and Melbourne. The works, both black & white and colour, capture Wendy's unique vision of her world. A perfectionist from inception to completion, Wendy's atmospheric images portray everyday scenes from her own special perspective. For more information, or to arrange an appointment for private viewing, please contact artsofar on 0401 437 261 or artsofar@hotmail.com. |
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St Kilda Festival reveals depth of local talent Wide range of St Kilda artists demonstrate their talents at local arts venue. A group of leading St Kilda-based artists have contributed examples of their work for display at "fluffy" as a key component of St Kilda Festival 2002. Artists contributing their work include: Greg Ades; Katrina Beale; Michael Durkin; Ann Holt; Trevor Hoppen; Elisabeth James; and Anselm Van Rood. For more information on any of the contributing artists, or to arrange a private viewing, please contact artsofar on 0401 437 261 or artsofar@hotmail.com. |
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Jason Jones to display Port Phillip & Beyond at "fluffy" in November Respected local landscape painter unveils latest works in fabulous new show. Jason Jones' latest show features a number of recent works featuring sweeping landscapes, all painted "plein air", on and around Victoria's Port Phillip Bay. The show, aptly entitled "Port Phillip & Beyond", will be open to the public from mid-November through Christmas. |
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The Women of Winja Ulupna's First Time Out at "fluffy" a great success Bless You Big Blak Arts Festival 2001 featuring new art works from female aboriginal artists. The official opening of The Women of Winja Ulupna's First Time Out at "fluffy" was a "sell-out" on the opening day. The show was curated by Ann Holt and was sponsored by Vic Health, City of Port Phillip, Carlisle Contemporary Health Practice and artsofar. First Time Out features a collection of aboriginal women's art and is part of the Bless Your Big Blak Arts Festival 2001. This is another Urban Dreaming Project from the Centre for Creative Ministries with Winja Ulupna. A second "fluffy" show is scheduled in Feb/Mar 2002. |
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uncle at "fluffy" show opens to critical acclaim Founding member of Roar displays new work at exclusive showing. Trevor Hoppen's latest show entitled uncle at "fluffy" opened to critical acclaim. The show features a broad range of Hoppen's latest works, either on canvas or linen, extend and expand on his earlier efforts developing a rich panoply of colour and texture. The show featured both large and smaller pieces all, regardless of form factor, featuring Hoppen's trademark abstract colour and form. |
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The Women of Winja Ulupna's First Time Out at "fluffy" Bless You Big Black Arts Festival 2001 features new art works from female aboriginal artists. The Women of Winja Ulupna in conjunction with Ann Holt, Vic Health, City of Port Phillip, Carlisle Contemporary Health Practice and artsofar are proud to present First Time Out, a collection of aboriginal women's art as part of Bless Your Big Black Arts Festival 2001. The show opens on Sunday 16th September at 2pm at 30 Carlisle Street, St Kilda and runs through mid-October. This is an Urban Dreaming Project of the Centre for Creative Ministries with Winja Ulupna. |
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Trevor Hoppen invited to show at Artists for Kids Culture Trust Exhibition 2001 6th Annual Benefit Exhibition to be held at MIRA Fine Art Gallery. Trevor Hoppen has been invited to show at the 6th Annual Artists for Kids Culture Trust Exhibition at MIRA Fine Art Gallery opening Sunday September 1st until Saturday 9th September. Auction will be held at Ormond Hall, 2 Moubray Street, Prahran on Monday September 10th from 7:30pm sharp. Artists invited to exhibit include: Mark Douglass; Sarah Faulkner; Trevor Hoppen; David Larwill; Stephen McCarthy; Lewis Miller; and Peter Walsh. For more information please point your browser to www.akct.org.au. |
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Trevor Hoppen to stage special show at "fluffy" Founding member of Roar to display new work at exclusive showing. Trevor Hoppen has announced that he will display a broad range of his latest work at an exclusive new invitation-only showing at "fluffy" in St Kilda. The new works extend and expand on earlier works developing a rich panoply of colour and texture. The show, entitled uncle at "fluffy", will open on Wednesday 29th August and will be open for private viewing by personal appointment only until Friday 14th September. |
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Richard Granville-Smith goes solo at Dianne Tanzer Gallery New talent unveils his series of latest works. British artist Richard Granville-Smith has recently re-located his studio to Melbourne after spending most of recent painting past based in either England or Spain. His latest series of works, often using graphite as a primary medium, was shown for the first time at the Dianne Tanzer Gallery in Fitzroy recently. Works displayed include both large and small form factors and aptly demonstrate the breadth and maturity of Richard's technique. The showing was very well received by both the media and the public. This showing, Richard's first solo show in Australia, follows a highly successful show at The White Gallery in Brighton, UK in April. Richard Granville-Smith will shortly be added to artists represented by artsofar. |
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Melbourne gets opportunity to view "Circumnavigating the Island" Mass Gallery hosts first Melbourne showing of Ann Holt's mammoth work. Continuing the showings of Ann Holt's "Circumnavigating the Island" piece around Australia, Mass Gallery hosted the Melbourne unveiling on a wet and windy autumnal night in downtown Clifton Hill. A broad and diverse selection of Melbourne's art glitterati weathered the elements to wonder at the effort and commitment that Ann cherished on this work. In recent years Ann has spent extended periods painting on location in remote areas of Southern Tasmania, on the edge of one of the worlds last true wildernesses. This remoteness and solitude allows her to focus on the rendering of light, mood and palette of the landscape, developing ideas and insights into the language of landscape, the picturesque and cultural identity. Ann's work makes a significant impact on the viewer, through colour, surface and atmospheric environment, reinforced by its large panoramic scale. |
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©2006 Dinah McLaren & Katy Beale
Dateline: 15 November 2006
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Wolfgang Laib
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