Letter from the President

Gillian Govan

It was rather disappointing that so few members were at the AGM as Sanne Mestrom was a great speaker and entertainer. She showed photos of her works explaining her thoughts and reasoning behind them. One group of works was an installation of pieces made from the leftovers of other artist work. This led me to think how fortunate we are to have the language of art to be able to express our own concerns about the future of our planet; and how we can influence humanity about the problems that exist around us. Global warming, Pollution and disposal of our ever accumulating waste as well encouraging the use of windpower, solar and geothermal energy.

In her book "The Reenchantment of Art " Suzi Gablik says "Although it may seem as if the individual in today’s world has little power, the truth is that only we have the power to transform our situation: there is no one else. " Perhaps for one of our future exhibitions we should use the language we have.

On the subject of recycling I am disappointed that the Association has had to recycle your president. While it may appear that I am being flippant I seriously think other members should be taking the role. We need fresh thoughts, ideas and youth to liven the Association of Sculptors .

I have taken the role on condition that others organise some of the activities. Some members have already taken on arranging some of the meetings for the coming year and I have other speakers etc lined up for volunteers to contact and set dates. The ground work is done - please help.

Please contact me 0412122884 to offer general help with Activities., Paul Cacioli 0429 575 299 to help with the Garden Show and Yvonne Monik 0412 813 941 for help with the Annual and Awards,