Pittwater Life January 2023 Issue

Reopen 16 Jan; Mon to Fri 9am–5pm
Studio Bangalley
offers triple treat
Creative types Marian Purvis, Vivian Christian and Anita Howard
are well known in art circles – ‘relatively’ speaking.
Marian, her sister Vivian and daughter Anita are preparing
to showcase their diverse works at ‘Studio Bangalley’ at Whale
Beach on the weekend of January 14-15.
Marian, an associate member of the Royal Art Society, studied
at the Datillo-Rubbo Art School; she has held numerous exhibitions
of her work, including at the Holdsworth Gallery and has
figured in the prestigious Blake, Sulman and Wynn competitions.
Marian has painted in remote areas of Australia as well as
overseas. She is a sketch book, video, printmaking and photography
enthusiast.
Vivien gained a Diploma of Fine Arts degree and studied in Italy.
She is a member of two Art Societies and has been awarded
two first prizes in exhibitions.
Vivien’s work has been hung in the Archibald Prize; she works
in watercolour, oil, acrylic, pastel, printmaking and mixed
media. She says she has many subjects of interest, especially
portraiture.
Anita obtained her art training at the University of New South
Wales (Bachelor of Education – art) and for many years she
taught art at High School.
She says that her muse is the world around her and that her
choice of medium – drawing, printmaking, painting or mixed
media – depends upon her intent to express or highlight at the
time, vibrant colours through to delicate details.
All art on show is available for purchase; open 10am-5.30pm
at 13 Surf Rd, Whale Beach. More info 9974 5676. – Nigel Wall
The Local Voice Since 1991
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