ASV Recent Activities

ASV Monthly Meeting October 14: We were most privileged to have Deborah Halpern to talk to us about her sculpture. Deborah is best known for her sculpture „Angel‟ originally commissioned in 1987 for the south moat at the NGV, but has now been installed on the Yarra bank at Birrarung Marr - a spectacular site for what is one of Melbourne‟s most loved works of public art. Not only did Deborah explained at length the commission and the extraordinary challenges it presented she also showed slides of her painting, pottery, printmaking and sculpture and told of her love of art before and after “Angel.‟ Born into a family of artists, art became her life at a very young age and it was obvious throughout her talk the pleasure and passion she has had in creating this huge body of works that are both exuberant and whimsical. Although she is known throughout Australia and has had many overseas commissions she has a wonderful humble attitude to her achievements. Following her most interesting presentation we all enjoyed a very relaxed, informal chat over a cup of coffee. … Gillian Govan

Christmas Lunch on Sunday 15 November 2009: Great hospitality at the home of Tim and Dianne Kervin.
Photos by Gillian Govan

Weighty issues under intense debate.

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