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SCULPERE NEWSLETTER August 2017 Association of Sculptors of Victoria ABN 99 298 227 922 We cooperate as an association to advance the practice of sculpture and the reputation and appreciation of sculpture and sculptors in the community. This is regardless of whether or not we make a living from sculpture and regardless of our preferred style or medium. To this end we support artists’ moral rights; we advocate a professional attitude to the production and presentation of work and encourage the artistic and intellectual stimulation of interaction amongst artists of all persuasions. From the President Hi All, With NBN roll out , bumping out the exhibition and catching our breath this newsletter is likely to be a little late. But better late than never. Thanks again to our editor Jenny for getting all the news to us. Well yes another successful Annual Exhibition has finished. Was it successful? Well we had some very happy award winners, very happy exhibitors who sold works and in my time spent at Bourke Place, I saw and listened to some very happy sculptors meeting other sculptors learning more about their techniques, materials and making new friends. From where I sit that is a successful exhibition. Of course not perfect. We have received both negative and positive comments about the venue. Most of the comments about the exhibition itself from exhibitors and viewers have been positive. But some negative comments about unsuitability of the venue. Wrong end of town. Not open at weekends. People too busy on phones. All true but it is a huge challenge to find a venue that fits all the criteria. Over the years we have exhibited in a variety of public spaces, commercial buildings and galleries. None have been perfect. While there is a strong chance we can return to Bourke Place we are happy to look at other possibilities. If you have any ideas please investigate them and let us know what you have found. What is the cost, accessability, parking, opening hours, Management guidelines etc. All help would be appreciated. While on the subject of help I intend standing down as president at the AGM. It has been a rewarding and enjoyable experience but I believe that after five years you should vote someone else in. Finally some of the Members met at McClelland Gallery for the celebration of the life and work of one of our past members Tina Wentcher. It was a very pleasant afternoon and her work is really inspiring. Well worth a visit. ******************************** Here are some of the very apt observations that our guest speaker Peter Lamell made at the opening of the exhibition. He commenced by saying “You will have chosen your favourite. But every sculpture has a story and when you have heard that story you will see the sculpture differently. We have 118 different stories here. Peter was president 3 times for the Lorne Biennial and has a passion for sculpture. His favourite time during these events was during set up when he spoke with sculptors, learning their stories and understanding their work. He asked, “why is sculpture so great?” It is not elite, it tells a personal story, it is 3 dimensional and can be made from so many different materials. It is tactile. You can close your eyes and experience sculpture through the sense of touch and it gives a great introduction to art. It has no boundaries. That’s why he loved the Exhibition theme of “Sculpture has no Boundaries” Why is this exhibition so important? Introduces sculpture to the public, makes it accessible. It gives sculptors the opportunity to exhibit and the opportunity to sell their works and become commercial. It is educational in that it gives both adults and children an introduction to the arts. He congratulated the prizewinners but added that everybody exhibiting was a winner. Happy Sculpting. Gillian Diary Dates Remembering that our best resources are our own members you can look forward to the next few months. We’ll meet in the community meeting rooms of the Ashburton Baptist Church. Enter the building from the Marquis Street carpark. We’ll start at 7:30pm 13 September John Bishop will talk about his work Tesselaar Tulip Festival 14 Sept- 10 Oct 2017 11 October ASV AGM - Melanie Guile will speak about the preparation of a history. The ASV history is interesting as any - come along and find out how we might document it. 26 November - a Christmas party preliminary indications are a party at Marg Carey’s place. Stand by for more information. In this edition: President’s letter .................................... 1 Diary Dates ............................................ 1 The Annual Exhibition.. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 News, Exhibitions to See & Enter .... 7 Melbourne Prize for Sculpture ......... 8 Tina Wentcher at the McClelland Gallery ..................................................... 8 ASV Office bearers .............................. 8 Jenny Whiteside receiving her prize from Peter Lamell
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SCULPERE NEWSLETTER August 2017Association of Sculptors of VictoriaABN 99 298 227 922
We cooperate as an association to advance the practice of sculpture and the reputation and appreciation of sculpture and sculptors in the community. This is regardless of whether or not we make a living from sculpture
and regardless of our preferred style or medium. To this end we support artists’ moral rights; we advocate a professional attitude to the production and presentation of work and encourage the artistic and intellectual
stimulation of interaction amongst artists of all persuasions.
From the President
Hi All,
With NBN roll out , bumping out the exhibition and catching our breath this newsletter is likely to be a little late. But better late than never. Thanks again to our editor Jenny for getting all the news to us.
Well yes another successful Annual Exhibition has finished. Was it successful? Well we had some very happy award winners, very happy exhibitors who sold works and in my time spent at Bourke Place, I saw and listened to some very happy sculptors meeting other sculptors learning more about their techniques, materials and making new friends. From where I sit that is a successful exhibition. Of course not perfect. We have received both negative and positive comments about the venue. Most of the comments about the exhibition itself from exhibitors and viewers have been positive. But some negative comments about
unsuitability of the venue. Wrong end of town. Not open at weekends. People too busy on phones. All true but it is a huge challenge to find a venue that fits all the criteria. Over the years we have exhibited in a variety of public spaces, commercial buildings and galleries. None have been perfect. While there is a strong chance we can return to Bourke Place we are happy to look at other possibilities. If you have any ideas please investigate them and let us know what you have found. What is the cost, accessability, parking, opening hours, Management guidelines etc.
All help would be appreciated.
While on the subject of help I intend standing down as president at the AGM. It has been a rewarding and enjoyable experience but I believe that after five years you should vote someone else in.
Finally some of the Members met at McClelland Gallery for the celebration of the life and work of one of our past members Tina Wentcher. It was a very pleasant afternoon and her work is really inspiring. Well worth a visit.
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Here are some of the very apt observations that our guest speaker Peter Lamell made at the opening of the exhibition. He commenced by saying “You will have chosen your favourite. But every sculpture has a story and when you have heard that story you will see the sculpture
differently. We have 118 different stories here.
Peter was president 3 times for the Lorne Biennial and has a passion for sculpture. His favourite time during these events was during set up when he spoke with sculptors, learning their stories and understanding their work.
He asked, “why is sculpture so great?” It is not elite, it tells a personal story, it is 3 dimensional and can be made from so many different materials. It is tactile. You can close your eyes and experience sculpture through the sense of touch and it gives a great introduction to art. It has no boundaries.
That’s why he loved the Exhibition theme of “Sculpture has no Boundaries” Why is this exhibition so important? Introduces sculpture to the public, makes it accessible. It gives sculptors the opportunity to exhibit and the opportunity to sell their works and become commercial. It is educational in that it gives both adults and children an introduction to the arts. He congratulated the prizewinners but added that
everybody exhibiting was a winner.
Happy Sculpting.
Gillian
Diary DatesRemembering that our best resources are our own members you can look forward to the next few months. We’ll meet in the community meeting rooms of the Ashburton Baptist Church. Enter the building from the Marquis Street carpark. We’ll start at 7:30pm
13 September John Bishop will talk about his work
Tesselaar Tulip Festival 14 Sept- 10 Oct 2017
11 October ASV AGM - Melanie Guile will speak about the preparation of a history. The ASV history is interesting as any - come along and find out how we might document it.
26 November - a Christmas party preliminary indications are a party at Marg Carey’s place. Stand by for more information.
In this edition:President’s letter .................................... 1
Diary Dates ............................................ 1
The Annual Exhibition.. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
News, Exhibitions to See & Enter .... 7
Melbourne Prize for Sculpture ......... 8
Tina Wentcher at the McClelland Gallery ..................................................... 8
ASV Office bearers .............................. 8
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The Margaret Gunnersen William Hoggan Thomas AwardThe prize was judged on the vote of the exhibiting members:
First Prize: Powerful Owl 31. Lucy MceachernSecond Prize: Persephone 49. Jenny WhitesideHonourable Mention Carmen 20. Martin Goldin
The Andor Meszaros - Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society-Yarra PrizePrizes judged by Gordon Morrison Director of the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Gillian Govan President ASV and Anne
Anderson ASV
1st Prize – Domestic Divine 79 Allan GoedeckeThis work appealed to the judges on multiple levels. While deceptively simple in terms of its component parts, the combination of a domestic dinner plate with a finely modelled and executed head created a witty composition that plays on Buddhist and Christian Iconography. The result is original, contemplative and compositionally intriguing.
Editor’s note: we have more information for an article about Allan but that will wait until the next newsletter.
2nd Prize Boab 81 Ismiadi Ismiadi Constructed from discarded copper wiring, ‘Boab’ delivers a statement about sustainability but it is also an attractive and finely rendered homage to the tree form. We wondered about the potential for this work to take on different nuances as it weathered in the elements.
Highly commended With best intentions 101 Marcela OleaWe were impressed by the joyful use of polychrome glazes and exuberant form of this work, reminiscent of the expressive artistry of European ceramics of the 1960’s, such as work by Niki de Saint Phalle.
Meridian Foundry 1st Prize Powerful Owl 31 Lucy MceachernThis rendering of the Powerful Owl combines, strength, grace and poise as well as being exquisitely finished with a pewter-like patina. The work stands comparison with monolithic figures of ancient Egyptian art.
Meridian Foundry 2nd Prize Totems (cellular forms) 13 Mark Cowie These elegant structures have an eye-catching appeal on account of the delicate and controlled balance.
CMP StoneMason Supplies Prize Lotus 7 Drasko Boljevic While the inspiration for this work may be Brutalist architecture of the 1970’s, by combining a sure feel for his materials, as well as technical precision and an understanding or geometric forms, the artist has produced a strong and aesthetically pleasing work.
Art Almanac Prize Bull’s Head (apologies to Picasso) 65 Laura DelaneyThis simple and elegant work has a genuine and powerful presence, in spite of being made from discarded materials – itself a powerful statement about sustainability.
Acknowledgements for the 2017 ExhibitionCoordinator Yvonne MonikPresident ASV Gillian Govan
Graphic design Jonanthan Mendez-BauteASV Treasurer John Ride
website coordination, database management Jenny Rickardssitting roster Anne Anderson
Set up of the show Michael Meszaros, Andrew BryantTraffic management for sculpture deliveries
Van Phu Le, Gordon Robertson & Graeme DuellCatering for the opening Mandi Collins
Wine for the opening Pamela & Barry Saunders, Kooyonga Creek WineryMusic for the opening Hank Clifton Ensemble
PA technician Rowan IndransJudges for the ADFAS-Yarra Andor Meszaros Sculpture Prize
Gordon Morrison, Gillian Govan and Anne AndersonPhotography for website records Rob Anderson
Our special thanks to the management of Bourke Placefor making this superb venue available to us.
Calling All Artists And Curators: Opportunity To
Exhibit In 2017Hawthorn Studio & Gallery are now taking applications from artists/groups who wish to rent and sit the gallery to exhibit as part of the 2017 Exhibition Program. 2 or 3 week exhibitions available.HAWTHORN STUDIO & GALLERY635 Burwood Road, Hawthorn East. Vic 3123T: 03 9882 5553 E:[email protected]*******************************
Meridian Sculpture Foundry is offering workshops in
wax working and bronze casting - you can see their program here: http://meridiansculpture.com/sculpture-modelling-workshops/ It’s worth
noting that Meridian’s prizes at this year’s Annual Exhibiton include a
workshop - there’s something to think about! You can also follow them on
Instagram meridiansculpture
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THE CONTEMPORARY ART SOCIETY OF
VICTORIA Inc.presents its.....
ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2017
Artworks fresh from the artists’ studios
OPENING:
Sunday, 10 September, 3-6pm
ARTIST FLOORTALK: Sunday, 17 September, 4pm
GALLERY: Gallery 314, RICHMOND
LOCATION: 314 Church Street, Richmond VIC 3121
(Melways Map 44 F10)
EXHIBITION DATES: 11 - 24 September 2017
GALLERY HOURS: 11am - 6pm daily (7 days)
JUDGE: Peter D. Cole
more information see:www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au
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ARTPark Australia has just launched the invitation to participate in the
annual ‘Sculpture on the Wharf, 2017 -18’ exhibition on
the Iconic Woolloomooloo Wharf
We are presently seeking larger format artworks, suitable for both indoor and outdoor placements,
Contact 2017-18 Woolloomooloo Wharf exhibition [email protected]
Opening - Oct 26 through to early March 2018
If you wish to submit a proposal for consideration please forward it to us with an images and details.
Note : the work have a weight limit of 500 kg and other terms and conditions apply throughout the exhibition program, available with the exhibition application
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There has been some discussion about the difficulties of exhibiting with this offer. Members are advised to make their own investigations.
We announce that the XI FIP World Polo Championship Art Exhibition will be held from the 21st to the 29th of October, 2017, in conjunction with the internationally renowned event of the XI FIP World Polo Championship 2017.
Prizes to the value of $14,000
We warmly invite established and emerging Australian artists to submit entries into this forthcoming exhibition.
The call for submissions is NOW OPEN closing 5pm on the 15th of September, 2017. Please read the Artist Submission Contract, which includes the Curatorial Brief and the Terms and Conditions, before completing the Submission Form. Please follow the link to the World Polo Art Exhibition website: http://wpcsydney.com/art-exhibition/exhibition manager and curator:Selina Hitches. Mobile: 0408617894
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Earlier this year, NAVA launched a new podcast, NAVA: in conversation
- a fortnightly series that explores key issues, events and ideas within our sector, and speaks with artists, curators and organisations.
In the current episode, we speak with four key members of All Conference, a network of artists run initiatives. NAVA: in conversation also recently featured The National 2017: New Australian Art, a survey
exhibition in Sydney at three major institutions - Carriageworks, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and Art Gallery of New South Wales. We spoke with the curators of each venue, and exhibiting artists to explore the curatorial direction of the project, the thematics and ideas being discussed by the artists and the opportunities for collaboration across institutions.
You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes (or wherever you download your podcasts) to stay up to date on contemporary art practice around Australia.
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Pamela Irving is showing at
Without Pier GalleryDreaming with Open Eyes
10 - 27 SeptemberTo be Opened by Dr Julie StephensPsychoanalyst, Author & Associate
Professor of SociologySunday 10 September 2 - 4pm
320 Bay Road Cheltenham 3192Opening Hours
10am - 5pm Monday to Saturday12 - 5pm Sunday
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ASV Committee
President
Gillian Govan 9579 1221
Vice President
Andrew Bryant 0416 175 100
Treasurer
John Ride 9499 2928
Secretary and Public Officer
John Bishop 9885 2660
Immediate Past President
Jan Indrans 0422 168 228
Committee Members
Jenny Rickards
Jackie Mackinnon
Monica Mauer
Yvonne Monik
Brian Wigg
ASV Coordinators
Monthly Activities:
Marija Patterson & Carmel Ritchie
Membership:
John Ride and Mark Cowie
Web Site Contact and Newsletter:
Jenny Rickards 9836 2738
Exhibitions:
Annual and Awards Exhibition:
Yvonne Monik & Gillian Govan
Herring Island:
Monica Mauer, Elnaz Nourizadeh &
Beata Dorain
MIFGS:
Mark Cowie 5348 5696
Tesselaar Sculpture Prize:
Mark Cowie 5348 5696
Publicity:
Interstate Sculpture GroupsWe do receive newsletters from interstate groups. Interested members should
contact the newsletter editor for a great read. New South Wales www.sculptorssociety.com
Queensland www.sculptorsqld.org.au
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At the McClelland GalleryTina Haim – Tina Haim-Wentscher – Tina Wentcher: Sculptor 1887-1974This exhibition celebrates this German-Australian sculptor whose work elegantly fuses Eastern and Western influences.Curated by Ken Scarlett OAM
Exhibition dates: 24 July to 12 November 2017
Image: Tina WENTCHER: Two Balinese Girl Dancers (Two Legong Dancers, Balinese Dancing Girls) c1938. Bronze with patinated highlights 45.3 x 22.0 x 27.5 cm. Collection of McClelland Sculpture Park+GalleryBequest of the artist in memory of her late husband Julius Wentcher, 1974
The finalists exhibition for the
Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture will be in Federation Square from 13 to 27 November. The announcement of the recipients
will be on 15 November 2017. The Civic Choice Award winner will be announced on 1 December 2017.
From the Annual and Awards Exhibition:The winner for Peoples Choice was Yvonne Monik - Radiance followed by Van Phu Le -Balance, Michelle Simnett - Dream to Conquer, Conquer to dream.
We sold 10 sculptures:Christen Jo Stone - Leadbeaters or LoggingGraham Duell - Hey Diddle DiddleBruce Webb - DartBetty Knight - DianaMim Kocher - Melbourne Roof Top PoolAaron Jones - Acceptance and CommitmentAaron Jones - Shameless RefectionMarcela Olea - With Best IntentionsLucinda Brash - Diving InJulie White - Inclusion ?
Yvonne Monik, Coordinator
