PRESIDENTS OPENING ADDRESS
Elgin Artists is an organised group of seventeen painters and sculptors who share a studio in Hawthorn. The Group was started by Evan Walker whose passion for painting was realised after he retired from public life in 2005. This makes the Group nearly 20 years old. In its early years, four artists were participants but now the group of 17 is made up of retired men and women who all had full professional lives but all secretly yearned to paint or sculpt.
The Group meets in full for the annual AGM but between these meetings there are numerous excursions to local and regional Art Exhibitions and to Victorian destinations such as Wilson’s Promontory or Colac. Until Covid, we embarked on regular overseas painting trips including France, India and Japan. A trip to Italy is planned for 2023. Artists paint in the studio too of course; talking and painting together is the basis for mutual inspiration and the development of artistic skills and knowledge.
We are “free” painters: that is we do not usually have a teacher. Each person paints in their own style and all forms of artistic expression are encouraged as well as all media. Over the past three years, however, we have employed a teacher to lead us in Life Drawing. These popular six week sessions have resulted in the closer interaction of our members as we struggle to improve our skills.
An important aspect of our Group is the mutual enjoyment we get from each others’ company. The conversations over painting, lunch and morning tea entail philosophical debate and a wish to solve the problems of the world.
Annually we hold an Exhibition where we aim to share our work with friends, family and the community. We are indebted to Peter Jones for allowing us to use the downstairs space in the Elgin Place Studio. In addition to our Open Studio, we welcome you to our third Virtual Exhibition. Should you wish to purchase a work, please contact the artist directly, via their email address or telephone number which is displayed next to their name.
Please note that postage or delivery costs are not included.
All images are owned by the artists and are not to be reproduced without their permission - thank you.
Dee Clements
President- Elgin Artists.
Elgin Artists is an organised group of seventeen painters and sculptors who share a studio in Hawthorn. The Group was started by Evan Walker whose passion for painting was realised after he retired from public life in 2005. This makes the Group nearly 20 years old. In its early years, four artists were participants but now the group of 17 is made up of retired men and women who all had full professional lives but all secretly yearned to paint or sculpt.
The Group meets in full for the annual AGM but between these meetings there are numerous excursions to local and regional Art Exhibitions and to Victorian destinations such as Wilson’s Promontory or Colac. Until Covid, we embarked on regular overseas painting trips including France, India and Japan. A trip to Italy is planned for 2023. Artists paint in the studio too of course; talking and painting together is the basis for mutual inspiration and the development of artistic skills and knowledge.
We are “free” painters: that is we do not usually have a teacher. Each person paints in their own style and all forms of artistic expression are encouraged as well as all media. Over the past three years, however, we have employed a teacher to lead us in Life Drawing. These popular six week sessions have resulted in the closer interaction of our members as we struggle to improve our skills.
An important aspect of our Group is the mutual enjoyment we get from each others’ company. The conversations over painting, lunch and morning tea entail philosophical debate and a wish to solve the problems of the world.
Annually we hold an Exhibition where we aim to share our work with friends, family and the community. We are indebted to Peter Jones for allowing us to use the downstairs space in the Elgin Place Studio. In addition to our Open Studio, we welcome you to our third Virtual Exhibition. Should you wish to purchase a work, please contact the artist directly, via their email address or telephone number which is displayed next to their name.
Please note that postage or delivery costs are not included.
All images are owned by the artists and are not to be reproduced without their permission - thank you.
Dee Clements
President- Elgin Artists.
DEREK SKUES 0418 893 676 [email protected]
Having commenced painting in 2010 I joined the Elgin Artists in late 2013 and have exhibited at its subsequent annual exhibitions. I have also held two solo exhibitions; one based on exploring the sights of Rome and the other based on local subjects and the Elgin Artists’ trip to Rajasthan in 2017; entitled, “Black Rock to Bharatpur”.
This year, I exhibit eight paintings based on my weekly ride with the Beaumaris Probus Bike Group, half of which are along the cycle path from Black Rock to St Kilda and back. I have tried to capture the pure joy of cycling on a sunny, windless day overlooking Port Phillip Bay, viewing the familiar landmarks, other cyclists, pedestrians and the variety of landscape and urban form encountered along the way, behind our octogenarian leader, Ken Beadle.
I also exhibit three portraits which try to capture the characteristics of some of our members, set in their natural habitat.
Having commenced painting in 2010 I joined the Elgin Artists in late 2013 and have exhibited at its subsequent annual exhibitions. I have also held two solo exhibitions; one based on exploring the sights of Rome and the other based on local subjects and the Elgin Artists’ trip to Rajasthan in 2017; entitled, “Black Rock to Bharatpur”.
This year, I exhibit eight paintings based on my weekly ride with the Beaumaris Probus Bike Group, half of which are along the cycle path from Black Rock to St Kilda and back. I have tried to capture the pure joy of cycling on a sunny, windless day overlooking Port Phillip Bay, viewing the familiar landmarks, other cyclists, pedestrians and the variety of landscape and urban form encountered along the way, behind our octogenarian leader, Ken Beadle.
I also exhibit three portraits which try to capture the characteristics of some of our members, set in their natural habitat.
PETER SANDERS 0412 286 807 [email protected]
The sculptures were made in Italy and here during the last 12 months. Wombat is terra cotta, broken and jointed using the Japanese Kintsugi method. Water Bird and Seated Figure are carved from Carrara marble and Raven is formed from zinc sheeting on a timber base.
The four paintings at Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory highlight the changing colours of the lichen covered rocks and surrounding landscape. Dream Island is an image from a dream.
David Jellie Portrait is a part of the studio joint portrait show.
The sculptures were made in Italy and here during the last 12 months. Wombat is terra cotta, broken and jointed using the Japanese Kintsugi method. Water Bird and Seated Figure are carved from Carrara marble and Raven is formed from zinc sheeting on a timber base.
The four paintings at Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory highlight the changing colours of the lichen covered rocks and surrounding landscape. Dream Island is an image from a dream.
David Jellie Portrait is a part of the studio joint portrait show.
RODNEY WULFF 0419 532 935 [email protected]
As a professional landscape architect, I have been sketching the natural and built environment for over fifty years. Traditionally, I have used ink pen and pencil. Some of these works have been compiled into my 2015 book, Sketches. More recently I have been experimenting with less conventional and more abstract subjects using watercolours – paintings not drawings. This direction forms the foundation of the works exhibited.
INTENT AND INSPIRATION
I am exhibiting five paintings that I completed in May-June 2022.
During this time of painting, Ron Muller, fellow Elgin Artist and professional painter provided incredible advice, guidance and criticism (via Zoom). Ron’s generosity and insightful comments greatly assisted me in my understanding and appreciation of watercolour painting.
In these five watercolour paintings, I aimed to evoke the way in which light occur in landscape. The paintings primarily used traditional colours such as yellow ochre, lemon yellow, cadmium rose, rose madder, French ultramarine, cobalt blue, cerulean blue and burnt sienna. I paid particular attention to generating depth, perspective and character through hue (colour); value (light/dark) and chrome (intensity).
All paintings started with a wet wash though the techniques varied. In some I used a type of wet on wet technique (particularly painting 1 - Abstract Landscape) and with others a wet wash with over painting once the initial was dried (primarily paintings 2-5).
Specifically, all paintings are on 230 x 310 cold pressed medium 300 GSM watercolour paper.
I have selected paintings that celebrate lighting effect, perception of depth and overall composition.. While a few of the paintings show natural or waterscape scenes, they were not intended to be formal photographic reproductions. The intention was to provide a more abstract and interpretive response to feelings and experiences.
MEDIUM
All paintings have been printed on watercolour paper. The prices quoted are for a limited edition framed Giclee print on cotton rag. All images are owned by the author and are not to reproduced without the permission of the author.
As a professional landscape architect, I have been sketching the natural and built environment for over fifty years. Traditionally, I have used ink pen and pencil. Some of these works have been compiled into my 2015 book, Sketches. More recently I have been experimenting with less conventional and more abstract subjects using watercolours – paintings not drawings. This direction forms the foundation of the works exhibited.
INTENT AND INSPIRATION
I am exhibiting five paintings that I completed in May-June 2022.
During this time of painting, Ron Muller, fellow Elgin Artist and professional painter provided incredible advice, guidance and criticism (via Zoom). Ron’s generosity and insightful comments greatly assisted me in my understanding and appreciation of watercolour painting.
In these five watercolour paintings, I aimed to evoke the way in which light occur in landscape. The paintings primarily used traditional colours such as yellow ochre, lemon yellow, cadmium rose, rose madder, French ultramarine, cobalt blue, cerulean blue and burnt sienna. I paid particular attention to generating depth, perspective and character through hue (colour); value (light/dark) and chrome (intensity).
All paintings started with a wet wash though the techniques varied. In some I used a type of wet on wet technique (particularly painting 1 - Abstract Landscape) and with others a wet wash with over painting once the initial was dried (primarily paintings 2-5).
Specifically, all paintings are on 230 x 310 cold pressed medium 300 GSM watercolour paper.
I have selected paintings that celebrate lighting effect, perception of depth and overall composition.. While a few of the paintings show natural or waterscape scenes, they were not intended to be formal photographic reproductions. The intention was to provide a more abstract and interpretive response to feelings and experiences.
MEDIUM
All paintings have been printed on watercolour paper. The prices quoted are for a limited edition framed Giclee print on cotton rag. All images are owned by the author and are not to reproduced without the permission of the author.
LIZ MONTGOMERY 0425 706 474 [email protected]
Following a great interest in art over the years, I first began to paint with a group in Airey’s Inlet. From there I joined the Emerald Hill Art Group in South Melbourne, meeting weekly, and also since 2016 with the Elgin Artists. This is a happy, diverse, talented group of people with whom to be involved, and I enjoy all activities the group provides.
I began painting in Oils, but in the past few years I have been trying to use the medium of WaterColour which I find most challenging.
This year I have been fortunate to spend time painting “en plain air”, firstly with this group of Elgin Painters at the beautiful Wilson’s Prom., and more recently in a small group with a tutor, Tony White, up and around the areas of Northern Victoria including the Murray River. I have been inspired by the work of Amanda Hyatt, having been on four teaching/painting excursions with her, both overseas and within Australia.
Of recent times I have been trying to depict my subjects in a more abstract way, with three such works of mine in this exhibition.
I feel we are all so lucky, to have this creative pursuit to embrace: there is so much history, and body of work, from those before us, to wonder at, to learn from, and to try and emulate. Always the challenge.
Following a great interest in art over the years, I first began to paint with a group in Airey’s Inlet. From there I joined the Emerald Hill Art Group in South Melbourne, meeting weekly, and also since 2016 with the Elgin Artists. This is a happy, diverse, talented group of people with whom to be involved, and I enjoy all activities the group provides.
I began painting in Oils, but in the past few years I have been trying to use the medium of WaterColour which I find most challenging.
This year I have been fortunate to spend time painting “en plain air”, firstly with this group of Elgin Painters at the beautiful Wilson’s Prom., and more recently in a small group with a tutor, Tony White, up and around the areas of Northern Victoria including the Murray River. I have been inspired by the work of Amanda Hyatt, having been on four teaching/painting excursions with her, both overseas and within Australia.
Of recent times I have been trying to depict my subjects in a more abstract way, with three such works of mine in this exhibition.
I feel we are all so lucky, to have this creative pursuit to embrace: there is so much history, and body of work, from those before us, to wonder at, to learn from, and to try and emulate. Always the challenge.
JOHN MAYNARD 0417 371 757 [email protected]
I had been a practicing pathologist until 2012 when I retired. The requirement in pathology to recognize patterns and colours has proved to be a big assistance in my painting. I have been painting in oils for a number of years; first commencing painting in the 1970’s in Dandenong, under the late John Balmain who was my teacher and a pupil in Max Meldrum’s tonal school. I have had one exhibition in the 1970’s as well as exhibiting for the last three years with the Elgin Artists group.
I have recently taken a greater interest in sketching with pencil, charcoal, with Taylors chalk, and recently with rapid watercolour impressions. I always take a sketch book and watercolour pad with me when travelling. In recent years I have visited my family in Connecticut USA and captured many happy moments with them. Spending summer at Blairgowrie on the Mornington Peninsula provides a challenge to my watercolour painting.
I had been a practicing pathologist until 2012 when I retired. The requirement in pathology to recognize patterns and colours has proved to be a big assistance in my painting. I have been painting in oils for a number of years; first commencing painting in the 1970’s in Dandenong, under the late John Balmain who was my teacher and a pupil in Max Meldrum’s tonal school. I have had one exhibition in the 1970’s as well as exhibiting for the last three years with the Elgin Artists group.
I have recently taken a greater interest in sketching with pencil, charcoal, with Taylors chalk, and recently with rapid watercolour impressions. I always take a sketch book and watercolour pad with me when travelling. In recent years I have visited my family in Connecticut USA and captured many happy moments with them. Spending summer at Blairgowrie on the Mornington Peninsula provides a challenge to my watercolour painting.
PETER J JONES 0432 247 937 [email protected]
I started painting on my retirement in 2005 as a response to the challenge by my mother-in-law to “do something creative” with my time. This was quite a challenge as I had never even picked up a paint brush before. After fiddling for a couple of years with little progress , I decided to commit to the medium of watercolours and the subject matter to be botanical illustration. It turned out that I wasn’t bad at it and I improved greatly under the tutelage of Jenny Phillips and Heather Rankin.
After some years I met and enjoyed working with John Orlando Birt and developed a love for the canals and buildings of Venice . The onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic has meant a fair bit of reliving the scenes via the photographs taken 2 or 3 years ago. The paintings I have exhibited come from that period and are intended as treasured impression of those better times.
Lastly, 10 Elgin Place with its working studio is delighted to host the 2022 Elgin Artists’ Exhibition. I hope you enjoy the contributions of the various members of the Group. I think that my beloved mother-in-law would be happy to see the progress and the creativity of the Group of exhibiting artists.
I started painting on my retirement in 2005 as a response to the challenge by my mother-in-law to “do something creative” with my time. This was quite a challenge as I had never even picked up a paint brush before. After fiddling for a couple of years with little progress , I decided to commit to the medium of watercolours and the subject matter to be botanical illustration. It turned out that I wasn’t bad at it and I improved greatly under the tutelage of Jenny Phillips and Heather Rankin.
After some years I met and enjoyed working with John Orlando Birt and developed a love for the canals and buildings of Venice . The onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic has meant a fair bit of reliving the scenes via the photographs taken 2 or 3 years ago. The paintings I have exhibited come from that period and are intended as treasured impression of those better times.
Lastly, 10 Elgin Place with its working studio is delighted to host the 2022 Elgin Artists’ Exhibition. I hope you enjoy the contributions of the various members of the Group. I think that my beloved mother-in-law would be happy to see the progress and the creativity of the Group of exhibiting artists.
RON MULLER 0428 748 113 [email protected]
After retiring from my ‘real job’, I revived my boyhood interest in art. I soon found my natural medium in water colour as it seemed to best suit my inclination to express the light, atmosphere and beauty of the natural environment, especially the Australian landscape. Not surprisingly, I was influenced by the work of Hans Heysen and the Romantic tradition, especially JW Turner and Romantic poets. The light of early morning and late afternoon are for me, ‘the magic hours’ and I seek to often interpret subjects with the aim of creating ’visual poetry’.
Art can be a rather solitary pursuit and I have enjoyed the balance of teaching and taking workshops, especially overseas in Tuscany and France. After doing a demonstration for the Elgin Artists in 2014, I joined the group not only to paint at the studio but to enjoy the stimulation of socialising with like minded people who find continuing satisfaction in the creative process.
For more information about my background, images of my work, awards etc, please refer to my website www.ronmuller.com.au
After retiring from my ‘real job’, I revived my boyhood interest in art. I soon found my natural medium in water colour as it seemed to best suit my inclination to express the light, atmosphere and beauty of the natural environment, especially the Australian landscape. Not surprisingly, I was influenced by the work of Hans Heysen and the Romantic tradition, especially JW Turner and Romantic poets. The light of early morning and late afternoon are for me, ‘the magic hours’ and I seek to often interpret subjects with the aim of creating ’visual poetry’.
Art can be a rather solitary pursuit and I have enjoyed the balance of teaching and taking workshops, especially overseas in Tuscany and France. After doing a demonstration for the Elgin Artists in 2014, I joined the group not only to paint at the studio but to enjoy the stimulation of socialising with like minded people who find continuing satisfaction in the creative process.
For more information about my background, images of my work, awards etc, please refer to my website www.ronmuller.com.au
DEE CLEMENTS 0418 328 605 [email protected]
I joined Elgin Artists in 2012. Since that time we have ventured together overseas to France, India and Japan, exploring and painting. Each person paints and draws in their own style, enjoying the inspiration and encouragement we get from one another. The group has also painted en plein air within Victoria and has taken excursions to galleries in Melbourne and regionally. We participated in Life Drawing Lessons in the last couple of years but normally we paint without a teacher.
I participated in Regina Hona’s workshops in Sicily, Greece and Adelaide in 2017/18. I paint en plein air and in a studio. During Covid I lived at Barwon Heads for over two years and participated in a fortnightly Art Challenge. It inspired me to paint 40 works in 36 weeks.
Workshops
Marion East (oil) Warren Curry (oil). Andrew Gemmill (watercolor), Charlotte Thodey (acrylic), Helen Gauchat (acrylic), Michelle Zuccolo (Life Drawing), Regina Hona (pastel, pen and wash), 8 weeks (Term 4, 2021) Jill Shales at Geelong Art Society: Term 4, 2021; Terms 1, 2, and 4, 2022
Exhibitions
Elgin Artists Annual Exhibition 2012 - 2021
Birregurra Art Exhibition 2015, 2016
Mansfield Art Exhibition 2017, 2018
“Harvest”, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. 2018
“Fragile Beauty – Friends of the Barwon Heads Estuary.” 2018
Private Exhibition at Barwon Heads - Easter 2021
Exhibition of Student Work, Geelong Art society, May 2022
Queenscliff Neighbourhood House, July 2022
I joined Elgin Artists in 2012. Since that time we have ventured together overseas to France, India and Japan, exploring and painting. Each person paints and draws in their own style, enjoying the inspiration and encouragement we get from one another. The group has also painted en plein air within Victoria and has taken excursions to galleries in Melbourne and regionally. We participated in Life Drawing Lessons in the last couple of years but normally we paint without a teacher.
I participated in Regina Hona’s workshops in Sicily, Greece and Adelaide in 2017/18. I paint en plein air and in a studio. During Covid I lived at Barwon Heads for over two years and participated in a fortnightly Art Challenge. It inspired me to paint 40 works in 36 weeks.
Workshops
Marion East (oil) Warren Curry (oil). Andrew Gemmill (watercolor), Charlotte Thodey (acrylic), Helen Gauchat (acrylic), Michelle Zuccolo (Life Drawing), Regina Hona (pastel, pen and wash), 8 weeks (Term 4, 2021) Jill Shales at Geelong Art Society: Term 4, 2021; Terms 1, 2, and 4, 2022
Exhibitions
Elgin Artists Annual Exhibition 2012 - 2021
Birregurra Art Exhibition 2015, 2016
Mansfield Art Exhibition 2017, 2018
“Harvest”, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. 2018
“Fragile Beauty – Friends of the Barwon Heads Estuary.” 2018
Private Exhibition at Barwon Heads - Easter 2021
Exhibition of Student Work, Geelong Art society, May 2022
Queenscliff Neighbourhood House, July 2022
GORDON CARTER 0437 241 581 [email protected]
Having joined the Elgin Artists in 2018 I have exhibited in all their exhibitions since. These works are a mixture of paintings from some of my walking trips in the UK, and landscapes and birdlife that have appealed to me taken from photographs from friends, who have kindly given me their approval.
In addition, I am exhibiting a self-portrait updated from 3 years ago – having applied the ageing process!
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Having joined the Elgin Artists in 2018 I have exhibited in all their exhibitions since. These works are a mixture of paintings from some of my walking trips in the UK, and landscapes and birdlife that have appealed to me taken from photographs from friends, who have kindly given me their approval.
In addition, I am exhibiting a self-portrait updated from 3 years ago – having applied the ageing process!
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JENNY MOLES 0400186108 [email protected]
I have been a member of the Elgin Artists group since 2015 and have exhibited with them each year. In this 2022 exhibition, I am showing a variety of work completed in the last 12 months in Australia and Cornwall. Uncharacteristically, I have produced a large number of works this year.
In February, while staying in Curtin in ACT, as well as doing some still life drawings, I put together some collages using found materials which were inspired by the views to the nearby hills. Two of these collages and a related charcoal drawing are part of this exhibition.
In September-October, I travelled to London, Cornwall, Paris and Brittany. Included in the exhibition are some works completed while at the St Ives School of Painting where I undertook two short courses – one with Tom Rickman and another with Ilker Cinarel. They include a large collage, some paintings of views around ‘the Island’ at St Ives and some experimental paintings of the figure as landscape.
I also have available a number of other 2022 works, including another small painting of the view to the Godrevy Lighthouse and of the Island, some charcoal drawings of natural objects and my usual slew of life drawings.
I have been a member of the Elgin Artists group since 2015 and have exhibited with them each year. In this 2022 exhibition, I am showing a variety of work completed in the last 12 months in Australia and Cornwall. Uncharacteristically, I have produced a large number of works this year.
In February, while staying in Curtin in ACT, as well as doing some still life drawings, I put together some collages using found materials which were inspired by the views to the nearby hills. Two of these collages and a related charcoal drawing are part of this exhibition.
In September-October, I travelled to London, Cornwall, Paris and Brittany. Included in the exhibition are some works completed while at the St Ives School of Painting where I undertook two short courses – one with Tom Rickman and another with Ilker Cinarel. They include a large collage, some paintings of views around ‘the Island’ at St Ives and some experimental paintings of the figure as landscape.
I also have available a number of other 2022 works, including another small painting of the view to the Godrevy Lighthouse and of the Island, some charcoal drawings of natural objects and my usual slew of life drawings.
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RON HUNT 0418 251 006 [email protected]
I have always loved painting and writing poetry and have done so for all my life. This year, I exhibit five paintings based on the Elgin Artists’ painting trip to Wilson’s Promontory. The paintings are all oil paint on board over an egg tempera underpainting. This technique dates back to at least the invention of oil painting. In addition, I present an extract from a slim volume of my poetry, entitled “Poetry – Enter at Own Risk”. |
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Poetry - Reflections
Ronald James Hunt
I write these words for those they move.
The few amongst the they,
Whose hearts may move in time with mine,
Whose tears my only pay.
So pay me what you think they’re worth,
And value what you pay.
Puff
Adult
And I got to be a dragon
For just the shortest while
But that’s a long and wondrous time
When you’re playing with a child.
Child
You said you’d do all that I asked.
I asked you, “set me free.”
But you’ll always be my dragon
When I said “don’t follow me.”
Adult
In today’s enchanted garden,
As the autumn leaves swept by
If you listened vary carefully
You could hear a dragon cry.
DAVID JELLIE 0418 105 276 [email protected]
There is only one new work on exhibition this year – and that is the portrait which I haven’t painted at the time of writing this. A few of the works have been exhibited before and some are of an experimental nature where I was dabbling rather than painting with a view to exhibiting. I think you will be able to tell which is which. They are an eclectic group but I hope you enjoy them.
My latest, mammoth task of writing is drawing to a conclusion and I hope to get back to painting after three years of inactivity. I am looking forward to it.
There is only one new work on exhibition this year – and that is the portrait which I haven’t painted at the time of writing this. A few of the works have been exhibited before and some are of an experimental nature where I was dabbling rather than painting with a view to exhibiting. I think you will be able to tell which is which. They are an eclectic group but I hope you enjoy them.
My latest, mammoth task of writing is drawing to a conclusion and I hope to get back to painting after three years of inactivity. I am looking forward to it.
LOUISE HILLS 0418 311 870 [email protected]
I have lived in Melbourne, Adelaide and Wellington NZ, and trained as a teacher in primary, junior and secondary schools in State and the private education system. In addition I have worked in an adult psychiatric hospital.
My art background stems from two years at RMIT and the Adelaide Central School of Art, where I joined the Adelaide Artist Society, and a long time dabbler in painting and drawing.
I joined the Elgin Artists in 2021 after being invited by my good friend Dee, and hope to further my artistic abilities in years to come.
I have lived in Melbourne, Adelaide and Wellington NZ, and trained as a teacher in primary, junior and secondary schools in State and the private education system. In addition I have worked in an adult psychiatric hospital.
My art background stems from two years at RMIT and the Adelaide Central School of Art, where I joined the Adelaide Artist Society, and a long time dabbler in painting and drawing.
I joined the Elgin Artists in 2021 after being invited by my good friend Dee, and hope to further my artistic abilities in years to come.
IAN CUNNINGHAM 0419 591 627 [email protected]
This is my twelfth Elgin exhibition and it features this year’s compulsory portrait executed in charcoal from a more youthful image.
Then comes a tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020), a US Supreme Court Justice from 1993 to 2020. She was a shy radical with steely intellect who became a celebrity legal, cultural and feminist figure fighting for liberty and equality while breaking down many barriers. Obama asked her to retire at 80 so he could ensure the appointment of another liberal woman to the court, however she was unsure and unfortunately died of cancer in office during the presidential election. She left a request that her replacement be made only after the new president was installed… and then Trump pounced ! All the darkness cannot hide the light of one small candle.
And I finish with four landscapes from our highly successful second outing to Tidal River In Wilson’s Promontory.
This is my twelfth Elgin exhibition and it features this year’s compulsory portrait executed in charcoal from a more youthful image.
Then comes a tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020), a US Supreme Court Justice from 1993 to 2020. She was a shy radical with steely intellect who became a celebrity legal, cultural and feminist figure fighting for liberty and equality while breaking down many barriers. Obama asked her to retire at 80 so he could ensure the appointment of another liberal woman to the court, however she was unsure and unfortunately died of cancer in office during the presidential election. She left a request that her replacement be made only after the new president was installed… and then Trump pounced ! All the darkness cannot hide the light of one small candle.
And I finish with four landscapes from our highly successful second outing to Tidal River In Wilson’s Promontory.
