May 2011

The Official Newsletter of the Artist’s Society of Phillip Island Inc

The spi News

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PO Box 198

COWES VIC 3922

Including: Ibis Writers, Phillip Island Camera Club & ASPI TAG

President’s ReportPresident’s ReportPresident’s ReportPresident’s Report Critique night on 23 March was a great success. Many artists brought their paintings and photog-Critique night on 23 March was a great success. Many artists brought their paintings and photog-Critique night on 23 March was a great success. Many artists brought their paintings and photog-Critique night on 23 March was a great success. Many artists brought their paintings and photog-raphy for examination and comment. John Adam led the discussion. Shire arts officer, Josie Kent, raphy for examination and comment. John Adam led the discussion. Shire arts officer, Josie Kent, raphy for examination and comment. John Adam led the discussion. Shire arts officer, Josie Kent, raphy for examination and comment. John Adam led the discussion. Shire arts officer, Josie Kent, projected a selection of images from the BCSC art collection.projected a selection of images from the BCSC art collection.projected a selection of images from the BCSC art collection.projected a selection of images from the BCSC art collection. Easter arrived late, this year, but, as usual , we had an exhibition. Photography was intermin-Easter arrived late, this year, but, as usual , we had an exhibition. Photography was intermin-Easter arrived late, this year, but, as usual , we had an exhibition. Photography was intermin-Easter arrived late, this year, but, as usual , we had an exhibition. Photography was intermin-gled with Painting this time and worked well. The exhibition looked spacious, with a clear line of gled with Painting this time and worked well. The exhibition looked spacious, with a clear line of gled with Painting this time and worked well. The exhibition looked spacious, with a clear line of gled with Painting this time and worked well. The exhibition looked spacious, with a clear line of sight to the back wall and plinths with 3D works placed along a central ‘corridor’ between stands. sight to the back wall and plinths with 3D works placed along a central ‘corridor’ between stands. sight to the back wall and plinths with 3D works placed along a central ‘corridor’ between stands. sight to the back wall and plinths with 3D works placed along a central ‘corridor’ between stands. Thanks to all the volunteers who made this event happen, including those who performed desk duty Thanks to all the volunteers who made this event happen, including those who performed desk duty Thanks to all the volunteers who made this event happen, including those who performed desk duty Thanks to all the volunteers who made this event happen, including those who performed desk duty during the 4 days of the exhibition.during the 4 days of the exhibition.during the 4 days of the exhibition.during the 4 days of the exhibition. The ‘be inspired...creative Gippsland’ festival includes an event auspiced by ASPIThe ‘be inspired...creative Gippsland’ festival includes an event auspiced by ASPIThe ‘be inspired...creative Gippsland’ festival includes an event auspiced by ASPIThe ‘be inspired...creative Gippsland’ festival includes an event auspiced by ASPI----Inc., with the Inc., with the Inc., with the Inc., with the assistance of a Council grant. The event covers all of Bass Coast Shire and is entitled 24 HOURS. assistance of a Council grant. The event covers all of Bass Coast Shire and is entitled 24 HOURS. assistance of a Council grant. The event covers all of Bass Coast Shire and is entitled 24 HOURS. assistance of a Council grant. The event covers all of Bass Coast Shire and is entitled 24 HOURS. It is a photographic record of 17 April and is on display during May at various venues and at It is a photographic record of 17 April and is on display during May at various venues and at It is a photographic record of 17 April and is on display during May at various venues and at It is a photographic record of 17 April and is on display during May at various venues and at www.creativegippslandwww.creativegippslandwww.creativegippslandwww.creativegippsland.... The idea emerged from a community consultation with festival Director Neill Gladwin in Sep-The idea emerged from a community consultation with festival Director Neill Gladwin in Sep-The idea emerged from a community consultation with festival Director Neill Gladwin in Sep-The idea emerged from a community consultation with festival Director Neill Gladwin in Sep-tember , at the Newhaven Visitor Information Centre.tember , at the Newhaven Visitor Information Centre.tember , at the Newhaven Visitor Information Centre.tember , at the Newhaven Visitor Information Centre. Works on display at the Cowes Golf Club and P.I.Medical Group will soon be changed over and Works on display at the Cowes Golf Club and P.I.Medical Group will soon be changed over and Works on display at the Cowes Golf Club and P.I.Medical Group will soon be changed over and Works on display at the Cowes Golf Club and P.I.Medical Group will soon be changed over and new works are urgently required.new works are urgently required.new works are urgently required.new works are urgently required. jonjonjonjon

Critique Night!!! At the March Critique Night members present enjoyed and valued the experience so

much they asked for more! Now you’ve got it! All ASPI members and friends are in-

vited to attend our quarterly critique nights. Bring along any work you have completed or

are working on to be assessed and positively criticised by your peers.

John Adam has kindly agree to lead discussion again. Members are asked for a gold coin

donation to help cover cost of room hire and tea/coffee.

When: Wednesday 15th June,7.30pm Where: Heritage Meeting Room, Cowes

Lost and Found

Found at the Easter Display One pair of red-framed reading

glasses.

Please contact Jon Hewett if you know who they may belong to.

Phone: 0448 501 042. Jon Hewett

May Monday 2nd PI Camera Club Tuesday 3rd ASPI Committee Monday 9th Ibis Writers Friday 20th-Monday 23rd VAPS Convention-Phillip Island Wednesday 26th ASPI TAG Thursday 27th Changeover date for Golf Club and Medical Centre June Monday 6th PI Camera Club Tuesday 7th ASPI Committee Monday 13th ibis Writers (no meeting—Queen’s Birthday holiday) Wednesday 15th Critique Night Wednesday 29th ASPI TAG July Monday 4th PI Camera Club Tuesday 5th ASPI Committee Monday 11th Ibis Writers Wednesday 28th ASPI TAG August Monday 1st PI Camera Club Tuesday 2nd ASPI Committee Monday 8th Ibis Writers Wednesday 31st ASPI TAG Date & time to be arranged ASPI AGM For further details contact: ASPI President: Jon Hewett 0418 549 236 Website: www.aspi-inc.org.au ASPI Secretary: Marian Quigley 5678 5928 Newsletter Editor: Elizabeth Shaw 5952 1533 PI Camera Club: Lyn Young 5956 7027 Ibis Writers: Carolyn Landon 5672 5939 ASPI TAG: Elizabeth Shaw 5052 1533 & Norma Stack-Robinson 5956 7796

spi 2011 Calendar

ARTIST’S DISCOUNTS. The following businesses now offer a 10% dis-count on presentation of your ASPI membership card:

Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Road, Fish Creek Framed Inverloch, Shop K/10 A’Beckett Street, Inverloch Art Gallery of Inverloch, Shop 3, 7 A'Beckett Street, Inverloch (in arcade). Phone: 5672145 - or 041795473 if shop closed as the (new) owners will open for customers.

Trip to July Exhibition of Archibald entries at the Tarrawarra Museum of Art, Healesville The Committee is seeking expressions of interest from members to attend the above between 19-31st July (i.e. after school holidays), possibly in conjunction with members of the Bass Coast Artists Society. Entry to the exhibition is $10. Bus cost would de-pend on numbers e.g.. the cost of hiring a 21 seater bus from Cleeland Bus Lines is $530. A 33 seater costs $660. Travel to Wonthaggi for passenger pick up would incur an additional charge of $30. Payment in full would be required prior to the trip. The museum website is: http://twma.com.au/what-s-on/event/2011-archibald-prize/ If you are interested in attending, please email Marian Quigley: marianquig@gmail.com or phone: 0430274666 by MONDAY MAY 30 with your pre-ferred days/dates. 2011 Archibald Prize winner - Margaret Olley

by Ben Quilty

Creative Gippsland - Be Inspired

Festival 2011 is here for all of May!

Go to www.creativegippsland.com.au for more information on the Bass Coast events and amazing happenings right across Gippsland.

Eddie Green 11-3-1933 to 25-2-2011

Eddie started wood turning as a hobby in December 1998 after a long love of wooden turned objects that he had admired through-out his life. His working life had revolved around metal and so there was so much to learn. He researched the equipment that he would need and brought himself a lathe then went off to learn some basic skills in a two day intensive woodturning course from one of Australia’s internationally recognized turners. Eddie’s tutor encouraged him to enter his work in the Novice sec-tion at the Australian National Wood turning Exhibition. In his first year Eddie won a first prize for his work, only six months after starting to turn. He continued to enter his work on a regular basis and received numerous awards over the years. He was also successful at the Wonthaggi District Show and was a great supporter of the Phillip Island Artist’s Society at their Easter and Cup Weekend Exhibitions. He was delighted to win the award for Best 3D Exhibit in 2010. His work was also seen locally at the biannual San Remo Art Show.

He shared his hobby with his wife Lois. They travelled widely to further their skills, visiting galleries, attending and giving workshops, demonstrations and seminars. Eddie preferred to work with Australian grown timbers and his hobby saw him expand his knowl-edge of timbers and their properties, and learning all aspects of wood turning including the preparation of the wood, cutting blanks and slabbing timber. Over the years he explored different aspects of turning as his work developed. More recently he started to make jewellery boxes in addition to his turning, another new challenge. Eddie loved his hobby, the people he met associated with the different aspects of his craft and the oppor-tunity to pass on his skills to others. He continued to spend time each day in his beloved workshop up

un-til the

last

ASPI Club Members Easter Exhibition. All reports from members and guests seem to suggest that the exhibition was a great success. Many thanks to the volunteers for setting up, the members who submitted their work for display and to all who assisted on the reception desk. The numbers on display were down marginally but what was lacking in quantity was made up for in quality. Sales were few but what was sold did help with the costs involved with the show. I am looking forward to our next exhibition on the Cup Week-end in November. Let’s make this our biggest ever display and have another quality display.

People’s Choice Best 2D Jenny Jackson “Cat Bay Surfer” Best 3D Norma Stack Robinson “The Nose Family Band” Best Photo Gillian Armstrong “Hermit Crab”

Raffle

Helicopter Flight John Mauricio Thomastown Jewel Box Frances Keogh Bulleen Pens Jill Cousins San Remo Many thanks to all involved.

Robert MacKay Photo by Elizabeth Shaw

Phillip Island Camera Club

The countdown is ‘ON’ for our biggest event of the year – the VAPS (Victorian As-sociation of Photography Societies) annual Convention ! Taking place at various ven-ues in 2 weeks’ time, the public will be able to enjoy a very high quality display of photography at the annual VAPS InterClub Competition in the St Philips Church Hall. Held over the weekend 21 - 22nd May, VAPS members and registered locals will participate in a wide range of workshops and hear from some very interesting speakers. Jack Faine, who with his father Jon (774 radio personality), travelled from

Melbourne to London - 39,231 kms overland - in 6 months ! Jack will present a pictorial talk of their overland road trip, documented in their book ‘From Here To There.’ A number of commercial excursions are also planned, depending on numbers e.g.: French Island and Seal watching cruise. Registration forms are available at http://www.vaps.org.au/Documents.aspx or contact our local VAPS Coordinator Rob McKay on robertmc@waterfront.net.au We’re almost ‘GO!’ for our 2011 Calendar, after a fantastic sponsorship drive by Gillian Armstrong and Ken Wilkins, that has heralded wonderful local business support and an ongoing relationship with a major local tourist attraction. We’ll tell you more about all our generous sponsors when we’re ready to launch. Needless to say, we’re all very excited ! More good news came to Gillian over the recent ASPI Easter Exhibition, when her ‘Hermit Crab’ won the ‘People’s Choice’ award for best Photograph. Thank you everyone for your support of this local exhibition. Our sympathies go to Maurice Johnson, a past member of the club, on the loss of his lovely wife Heather-belle. Best wishes also to Gary Fitzpatrick who has injured himself while on a photography expedition. Be warned everyone – photography is now becom-ing an extreme sport ! Our first excursion this year included an en-tertaining day touring the Bass Coast Hills. We had great fun following David and Lynne Cook ‘off road’ amongst some of the most scenic countryside in the shire. Don’t ask me how, but Di Davy was able to record our meanderings, so we’ll be able to revisit to capture the magic colours and panoramas another time. Lunch at the Kernot Store was a pleasant sur-prise. It seemed like a real oasis after such a long (but not arduous) trek. Yummy baked treats and a welcome coffee soon had us heading off again, re-freshed for the afternoon’s explorations. Thanks David, for a fantastic photography car rally adven-ture. A day at the Woolamai Picnic Races in April, was inspired by our speaker at the February meeting. Neil Murray, a local Phillip Island identity with a professional interest in horse racing and other sport photography, shared his experiences, tips and passion for capturing the action and spirit of the competition. An avid bird photographer as well, Neil held us spell-bound as he shared favourite photos and explained how to set up to achieve desired effects. He recommended we: look for symmetry and harmony to add interest; set cameras onto burst mode shooting, pick a point on which to focus (saddle) and pan as the shutter continues to fire. This way you can get away with a slightly slower shutter speed (1/80 using 200mm lens, ISO 100); be prepared to delete most shots (we sure agreed with that advice after our attempts at the Woolamai Races excursion !); explore evaluative light metering and learn how to adjust the ISO and f-stops to make the most of available light; try to find spots where the background is uncluttered (not finish post) as the better shots are during the fight to win; ex-periment to find the speed effect that you like – degree of blur / streakiness in background; find a position on the rail at the home turn as horses fan out, to ensure a clear shot of the action; use a big zoom and a monopod for surf-ing shots (560mm using a lens extender); appreciate how difficult it is to get a good shot of motorbikes at great speed – try panning tips; and always shoot in RAW !! Check out Neil’s website if you’d like to know more about his interests: http://www.neilmurrayphotos.com

PICC enjoying lunch at the Kernot Store.—Photo by Lyn Young

Textile Art Group.Textile Art Group.Textile Art Group.Textile Art Group.

An enthusiastic group of five people met at Elizabeth Shaw’s place An enthusiastic group of five people met at Elizabeth Shaw’s place An enthusiastic group of five people met at Elizabeth Shaw’s place An enthusiastic group of five people met at Elizabeth Shaw’s place at the end of April, including a new member we recruited at the at the end of April, including a new member we recruited at the at the end of April, including a new member we recruited at the at the end of April, including a new member we recruited at the Easter DisplayEaster DisplayEaster DisplayEaster Display————thanks to the discerning eye of someone on duty thanks to the discerning eye of someone on duty thanks to the discerning eye of someone on duty thanks to the discerning eye of someone on duty recognising the unusual work on a handbag. recognising the unusual work on a handbag. recognising the unusual work on a handbag. recognising the unusual work on a handbag.

As we showed each other As we showed each other As we showed each other As we showed each other

our work, including that done for our first our work, including that done for our first our work, including that done for our first our work, including that done for our first monthly challenge using fabrics from monthly challenge using fabrics from monthly challenge using fabrics from monthly challenge using fabrics from Elizabeth’s stash, we admired techniques Elizabeth’s stash, we admired techniques Elizabeth’s stash, we admired techniques Elizabeth’s stash, we admired techniques used by each other and determined that we used by each other and determined that we used by each other and determined that we used by each other and determined that we had to have a workshop soon. had to have a workshop soon. had to have a workshop soon. had to have a workshop soon.

So, So, So, So, last last last last Friday morning we met at Joan Everest’s place Friday morning we met at Joan Everest’s place Friday morning we met at Joan Everest’s place Friday morning we met at Joan Everest’s place at the Penguin Resort to get down and dirty at the Penguin Resort to get down and dirty at the Penguin Resort to get down and dirty at the Penguin Resort to get down and dirty on wallpaper! We shared materials, tech-on wallpaper! We shared materials, tech-on wallpaper! We shared materials, tech-on wallpaper! We shared materials, tech-niques, fun and morning tea. Then we de-niques, fun and morning tea. Then we de-niques, fun and morning tea. Then we de-niques, fun and morning tea. Then we de-cided we had to have more of these.cided we had to have more of these.cided we had to have more of these.cided we had to have more of these. The ASPI TAG plan to meet on the last The ASPI TAG plan to meet on the last The ASPI TAG plan to meet on the last The ASPI TAG plan to meet on the last Wednesday of every month at members places, Wednesday of every month at members places, Wednesday of every month at members places, Wednesday of every month at members places, until we can find a more permanent home. So until we can find a more permanent home. So until we can find a more permanent home. So until we can find a more permanent home. So far we have 8 interested members, but more are far we have 8 interested members, but more are far we have 8 interested members, but more are far we have 8 interested members, but more are

welcome to join. Three members have joined ASPI to become part of out group. Our welcome to join. Three members have joined ASPI to become part of out group. Our welcome to join. Three members have joined ASPI to become part of out group. Our welcome to join. Three members have joined ASPI to become part of out group. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 26th May at Pauline Grotto’s at Cape Woolamai. next meeting is on Wednesday 26th May at Pauline Grotto’s at Cape Woolamai. next meeting is on Wednesday 26th May at Pauline Grotto’s at Cape Woolamai. next meeting is on Wednesday 26th May at Pauline Grotto’s at Cape Woolamai. Please contact Elizabeth (5952 1533) or Norma (5956 7796) for further details. Please contact Elizabeth (5952 1533) or Norma (5956 7796) for further details. Please contact Elizabeth (5952 1533) or Norma (5956 7796) for further details. Please contact Elizabeth (5952 1533) or Norma (5956 7796) for further details.

IBIS NEWSIBIS NEWSIBIS NEWSIBIS NEWS

MMMMeetings are held on the second Monday of the month at the same time and venue.

Heather Tobias has been contracted to write an essay for the anthology The Sounds of Silence published by Wombat Books (Queensland). Barbara Orlowska has had one of her poems accepted for publication by The Age

The release date for Carolyn Landon's book, Black Swan; A Koorie Woman's Life (Allen & Unwin), is 1 July. The official launch will be during NAIDOC week at the Koorie Heritage Trust, but there will be follow-up events held locally.

April Challenge pieces made using materials from Elizabeth’s stash. Photo by Elizabeth Shaw

Joan, Chris, Norma and Deb hard at work at

Medical Centre and Golf Club Displays Change-over date for works on display will be Thursday 27th May. Get works to Elizabeth or Pip by Midday, or ring to organise meeting us there to help. Works for the Golf Club need to be quite large, as smaller works will be lost on the large display spaces we have available in the main Dining Room and the Gaming Room. Golf Club management would prefer works on a sporting theme in the Gaming Room. Works for the Medical Centre can be smaller, but not too small. The Medi-cal Centre reserves the right to choose which works are to displayed on their walls in the passages of the Centre. They prefer more ‘traditional’ works neatly presented. They do not have to be framed, but must be finished in a professional manner.

ASPI Sponsors The Artist’s Society of Phillip Island gratefully acknowledge and thank our sponsors:

• Christine Caldwell — Wayne Caldwell Memorial Youth Encouragement Award

• Linda & Andrew Marston - Mini Exhibition Award

• Bendigo Community Bank

• Clinton and Elizabeth Sceney Shell Phillip Island Motors

• Cowes Golf Club

• The Bass Coast Shire Council - Acquisitive Award

Members are encouraged to consider supporting these businesses.

You are invited to

REFLECTIONS Recent Art by

Heather Carroll

&

Marian Quigley

Community Hub Gallery

16 A’Beckett St, Inverloch Official Opening by local artist John

Adam: 2pm April 30, 2011 On Show: 10am-4pm May 2-31

Member’s Book Launch Ibis writer, Heather Tobias, is about to publish her debut book of poetry. Mainly about birds, A Feather in My Hair, is a collection of poems based of the author’s observations of her natural surroundings over many years. In his Foreword, Dr Brian Edwards, (former Literary Studies lecturer at Deakin University) describes the poetry as painterly as well as literary, demonstrating “a sharp interest in birds’ behaviour as a central and important part of the natural environment, as a measure of life in nature.” The book is illustrated and designed by Heather’s cousin, Wayne Rankin, who shares her con-cern for the natural environment. Wayne is known internationally in the field of design and interactive me-dia. Also, in October, Wombat books will launch an anthology The Sound of Silence: Journeys through Miscar-riage, which includes Heather’s short story: Escaping Good Friday.

Gecko Studio Gallery

Framing - original art works and prints ● Exhibition Framing ● Memorabilia & 3D Objects ● Canvases ●

Conservation Framing ● Repairs ● Specialised Creative

Framing ● Corporate Work

Art Supplies - Papers - printmaking, watercolour, draw-

ing, Japanese papers, Nepalese papers, oil sketch paper

pastel paper, sketch books, pads. Colours - Matisse acryl-

ics & background colours, Art Spectrum oil colours, wa-

tercolours & gouache. Printmaking materials & tools. Me-

diums, brushes, easels etc. Our range always expanding. ● Gecko Studio Gallery

offers regular art workshops. ● 10% discount on framing & art materials for members of Artist Society of Phillip

Island.

15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek 3959.

Ph 5683 2481. Open Thursday to Monday, 10am to 5pm

www.geckostudiogallery.com.au fram-

ing@geckostudiogallery.com.au

Treasurers Report G’Day members, My name is Ken Wilkins, your Treasurer. Since I have taken over the Treasurer’s job, we have made some cost cutting changes: the first is that we have changed banks. The Committee felt that, since the Bendigo Bank supports ASPI for our Cup Weekend Exhibition and also supports the Camera Club, we should support them - so we now bank with the Bendigo Bank. We are also changing the way we col-lect the annual membership fees. I will now be sending out a renewal invoice to members in early June. Membership fees are due on the 30th of June each year. The invoice will include all your mem-bership details and I have also introduced a membership number. You now have the choice of paying your annual subscription by cheque with the remittance advice on the invoice; or you can pay by direct deposit into our bank account - either on the Internet or by depositing your fees into our account at any Bendigo Bank using your name and membership number as the reference. Instructions will be on the invoice. Due to the ongoing cost of running our organization, the Committee decided it necessary to increase the membership fee to $25.00. This increase has been kept to the minimum and the fee remains lower than other local artist’s societies.

Membership Report I am also the Membership Secretary. As at 04/05/2011, we have 117 members: 68 visual artists, 45 Camera Club members and 15 Ibis Writers. In addition, the recently formed Textile Art Group cur-rently has 8 members. As some members belong to more than one group, the individual members total more than the ASPI total. ASPI membership is growing!

Ken Wilkins Ken Wilkins Ken Wilkins Ken Wilkins Treasurer / Membership Secretary

ASPI Social Event Survey To date, only ONE member has responded to the survey in the last newsletter concerning ASPI social events!!!! If you are interested in a social get together of some sort in 2011, please dig out the survey and mail to ASPI Sec-retary OR email: marianquig@gmail.com with your sug-gestions.

IBIS WRITERS An informal group of writers within the Bass Coast Shire

Contact

Carolyn Landon 5672 5939 PHILLIP ISLAND COMMUNITY

ART & CRAFT GALLERY OPEN 7 DAYS

Cowes Cultural Centre NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

Phone 5952 5252

BASS COAST ARTISTS SOCIETY

Contact The Secretary Gloria Growse 5674 1817

PHILLIP ISLAND CAMERA CLUB (& DIGITAL DISCUSSIONS)

Contact Lyn Young 5956 7027 email: ned.young@aanet.com.au.

for upcoming activities

ROSEHILL STUDIO & GALLERY *from original Porcelain Art designs to flowing blends in the Silk Scarves

*including local scenes & creative photography

*complemented by watercolour, pastel and oil.

Marilyn Forrest OPEN: By appointment only

PHONE: 5952 2457 1950 Phillip Island Road, Cowes. 3922

PHILLIP ISLAND ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE

Contact Anne Davie 595 68216

LEESON ST GALLERY

38 Leeson Street (formerly Alexander Street), Cowes. Peter Walker 5952 6492.

Mob: 0400 864 325.

The Aspi Newsletter May 2011