24 AUGUST – 2 SEPTEMBER - Arts Tasmania

St Marys
Triabunna
Sorell
Clarence & Tasman
Feature Artist – Anthony White
Image: Brady (detail)
Anthony White’s current body of work
examines the state of Tasmania as place.
It identifies Tasmania as a continuation of
colonisation, encompassing the atrocities
of its brutal history without discretion.
The large ink wash and pen drawings of
this series build on and utilise the shared
experience of Tasmania’s past to describe
and inform the modern Tasmanian and
Australian way of life. They discuss
the social, physical and psychological
ramifications of an isolated, harsh and
demanding island environment.
Artist Talk: e.ScApe Tasmanian Wilderness
Cafe/Gallery at 2pm, Sat 25 Aug.
Local Connections: St Marys hosted
by Grassy Bottom Regional Arts. Perched
between the midlands and the sea the
small rural community of St Mary’s is rich
in artistic talent and natural inspiration.
The arts community is dynamic, regularly
hosting significant community events such
as the Winter Solstice Festival.
Artists: Elissa Costin, Rita Summers, Lila
Meleisea, John McColl, Alizon Whitestar
McColl, Emelene DeBrito, Judith Woods,
Lorraine Biggs, Arthur Progley, Karen
Busby, Elizabeth Turnbull, Lyn Piscitelli,
Sophie Douglas, Natasha Lowe, Eo
Greensticks, Carmen Cole, Stella Thomson,
Rita Summers, Alicia Rosskelly .
Coordinator: Anthony White
Where: e.ScApe Tasmanian Wilderness
Cafe/Gallery, 21 Main St, St Marys
Enquiries: 6372 2444
Launch: 2pm, Sat 25 Aug.
Open: 9am – 5pm, Mon – Sat
and 9am – 3pm, Sun.
Feature Artist – Vita Brown
Image: Waves (detail)
Vita Brown has been an inspiration to the
artistic community in Tasmania since the
1970s. With 50 years experience in regional
arts, active membership of many arts
organisations and an extensive CV, Vita
was awarded Honorary Life Membership
of Tasmanian Regional Arts in 2006. Vita
continues her work today recently helping
found the Spring Bay Regional Arts branch.
“My art is more than a hobby to me, but I
am still just an artist. My studio is there
and I just go to it everyday.”
Artist Talk: Triabunna Hall at 2pm,
Sun 26 Aug.
Local Connections: Triabunna hosted by
Spring Bay Regional Arts. Located on the
beautiful east coast of Tasmania this
energetic regional arts group is passionate
about making community halls more
creative spaces. Through an active workshop
program local artists can share inspiration
and generate confidence.
Artists: Penelope Trethewey, Carrie Brink,
Sandy Dunbabin, Colin Campbell, Charles
Mace, Marie Woolley, Penelope Hey, Diane
Masters, Barbara Bentley, Jill Salmon, Sarah
Buckley, Jennifer Bottle, Nora Dalla Vecchia,
Fermain Milne, Barbara Roberts, Christiane
Knight, Linden Harris, Irene D. Nicolay,
Ellen O’Halligan, Shirley Wilson, Erica Judd,
Harry Higgs, Beryl Dart, Dorothy Duncombe–
Jackson, Wendy Joan Henry.
Coordinator: Barbara Bentley
Where: Triabunna Hall, Vickary St,
Triabunna
Enquiries: 0428 550 657
Launch: 6pm, Fri 24 Aug.
Open: From 10am – 5pm, daily from Sat 24 Aug.
Feature Artist – Penny Burnett
Image: The Edge (detail)
Penny Burnett’s work explores perceptions
of truth and landscape when confronted by
the spectacular sea caves and ever–changing
coast on the Tasman Peninsula. Penny’s
work is about making a connection
to natural forms and allowing the
vulnerability of an unedited response.
It’s this intuitive trust and internal
fragility, with references to expressionism
and the romantic understanding of a vast
world, that allows the creation of a sense
of moment, purpose and beauty. Penny
believes that being part of a group show
with other Peninsula Artists is a wonderful
opportunity to see multiple interpretations
of our common link: love of beauty and
this place.
Artist Talk: Sorell Visitors Centre
at 6pm, Fri 24 Aug.
Local Connections: Sorell hosted by
Southern Beaches Regional Arts. The
southern beaches are home to a dynamic
arts network spread widely across the Sorell
region. Over the years their list of arts
activities has grown rapidly, ranging from
weekly drawing or painting sessions to
events and festival coordination.
Artists: Diane Casimaty, Tomas Ratcliffe,
Peter Dienaar, Gail Burnett, Robyn Fletcher,
Gwen Egg, Liz Francis, Carol Kingston,
Tony Bennett, David Lakey, Eileen Brooker
and other local artists.
Coordinator: Liz Francis
Where: Sorell Visitors Centre,
12 Gordon St, Sorell
Enquiries: 0419 539 326
Launch: 5.30pm, Fri 24 Aug.
Open: 9am – 5pm, daily.
Feature Artist – Stephen Lees
Image: Leaving Half Moon Bay (detail)
Coming from a small coastal community
to the South–East of Hobart, Stephen Lees
knows all about living in rural Tasmania.
Stephen has exhibited in local shows to
raise money for Laceway and also coaches
a junior soccer team. Drawing inspiration
from Tasmanian landscape, he exhibits
regularly in solo and group exhibitions,
in both commercial and state galleries.
Artist Talk: The Barn – Rosny Farm
at 2pm, Sun 26 Aug
Local Connections: LOCAL at The Barn
hosted by Clarence and Tasman artists.
Tasman and Clarence are the south east
lands; viewed from the top of Mt Wellington
they curl out from the main body of the
island like unfurling tendrils. Wrapped by
kilometres of intriguing coastline, these
lands are home to many talented artists
Artists: B Nolan, D Lane, N Howard,
M Broughton, R Solomon, K Saunders,
L Wolf, B Yaxley, J MacDonald, J Kang–
Scheit, S Johnson, C Allanby, T Leahy,
R Onn, A Clemens, M Larner, D Eeden,
Y Russell–Green, S A Lapham, J Maisch,
M Knight, C Anne Lazenby, V McKenzie,
D Reynolds, G Smith, C Foley Burke,
J Le Rossignol, A Cooper, B Richardson,
J Wise, G Hawkes, M Mahoney, D Wills,
K Wilson, S Stein, R Harrison, M Kawasaki,
M Byrom, G McKinnon, P Jerrim, E Howard.
Coordinator: Suze van der Beek
Where: The Barn – Rosny Farm, Rosny Hill
Rd (next to Eastlands, Rosny)
Enquiries: 6245 8740
Launch: 5.30pm, Thu 23 Aug.
Open: 11am – 4pm, Tues – Fri
and 12pm – 4pm, Sat – Sun.
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