Well we are nearing the end of another eventful year. We have had some successful exhibitions, enjoyable meetings, where we have met other sculptors and enjoyed discussing experiences, techniques etc. We have visited studios, foundries and galleries.From the President
Well we are nearing the end of another eventful year. We have had some successful exhibitions, enjoyable meetings, where we have met other sculptors and enjoyed discussing experiences, techniques etc. We have visited studios, foundries and galleries.
Dates for Your Diary
For your diary:
- 17th January 2020 set up exhibition on Herring Island
- 18th January to 9th February 2020 ASV Herring Island “Ebb and Flow” 11:30 to 4:30 weekends, public holiday and Friday 7th February
- 13th February 2020 Robert Klippel exhibition at Tarrawarra MMA
- ASSEMBLED: The Art of Robert Klippel presents more than one hundred works by one of Australia’s most significant twentieth century sculptors, Robert Klippel (1920-2001), the tireless inventor who experimented with unusual materials, techniques and dramatic variations in scale. Klippel is regarded as a giant of Australian art, and having associated with Henry Moore, Eduardo Paolozzi and André Breton in the late 1940s, during his time in New York in the 1950s he became a member of ‘The Club’, the highly influential artist group founded by Willem de Kooning and Jackson Pollock.
- This exhibition is a must. Please join us at Tarrawarra Gallery at 11am on Thursday 13th February 2020 for our first activity of the year. There is another exhibition in the area at that time so it could be a great day. More information: https://www.twma.com.au/exhibition/assembled-the-art-of-robert-klippel/
- 24th February 2020 Entries close MIFGS 2020
Herring Island Summer Arts Festival
The ASV’s “Ebb and Flow” is the first exhibition in the series. The first delivery of works took place on 21st December and between what is there already and the entry images you can see that this will be a great show.
Our show will be opened - and the Festival launched by Graeme Williams OAM. You can see a brief resume for Graeme on the ASV’s page on the HISAF website: Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2020
In 2019 we had 147 works on show over the three sections; Courtyard, Garden and Estate. Here is the call from the coordinator:
Dear Sculptors,
This year we are trying to create
Welcome to New Members
Welcome to Christine Sage and Joseph Apollonio
We look forward to meeting you and seeing your work in exhibitions.
Monica Mauer Jan, Membership officer
News, Opportunities and Exhibitions to see....
The end of the year sees interesting news and opportunities continue unabated... and the news is varied... well worth the read.
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Kilmore Art Expo April 3rd - 5th 2020
Kilmore Memorial Hall, Sydney Street, Kilmore All proceeds are donated to local and international charitable projects.
Upcoming ASV Exhibitions
In October we launched entries for two exhibitions - the Herring Island Summer Arts Festival and the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.
Entry forms for both exhibitions are online at http://sculperenewsletter.blogspot.com/ Follow the tab to the exhibition you are entering. Information sheets on How to Enter and the Conditions of Entry are to be found on the main ASV website at sculptorsvictoria.asn.au/exhibitions/application_forms
Dates for Your Diary
- Monday 9th December 2019 Closing date for entries for Herring Island Summer Arts Festival.
- 21st December 2019 - early drop off for work for Herring Island
- 17th January 2020 set up exhibition on Herring Island
- 18th January to 9th February 2020 ASV Herring Island “Ebb and Flow”
- 13th February 2020 Robert Klippel exhibition at Tarrawarra MMA
This exhibition is a must.
Please join us at Tarrawarra Gallery at 11am on Thursday 13th February 2020 for our first activity of the year. There is another exhibition in the area at that time so it could be a great day.
Watch this space for more information.
- 24th February 2020 Entries close MIFGS 2020
The November Meeting
We had a great gathering in November - Gillian’s wonderful hospitality combined with some amazing sculpture to discuss. We were happy to meet new member Ilona Herreiner who travelled “across town” to be there.
The wonders of technology liberated by John Bishop enabled Marija Patterson to show pictures on Gillian’s big screen. The images were from Marija’s exhibition “Figures and Facades” part of the Melbourne East Arts Festival. Marija explored her mother’s journey as a wartime immigrant and an exceptional person.
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| Marija Patterson "Waiting" |
The wonders of technology liberated by John Bishop enabled Marija Patterson to show pictures on Gillian’s big screen. The images were from Marija’s exhibition “Figures and Facades” part of the Melbourne East Arts Festival. Marija explored her mother’s journey as a wartime immigrant and an exceptional person.
The ASV Christmas Party
Marg and Don Carey hosted a great little party on 1st December. The weather changed the agenda a little - there was still a quick tour of the garden, but also plenty of chat in the kitchen and music at the piano.
So Marija and Jenny got to talking about how sculptors have to triage their time... And next year our end of year bash might include performance sculpture - like Arthur Ganson’s sculpture racing. Check the link http://sculptureracing.org/about/the-inspiration-world-sculpture-racing/arthur-ganson/
or it might not.... your call...
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| Kangaroos outnumbering guests... |
New Member
Welcome to new member
Welcome to Damian Curtain
We look forward to meeting you and seeing your work in exhibitions.
Monica Mauer Jan, Membership officer
Exhibitions to Enter, to View and more Information and News
There is news for everyone here - exhibitions to view, to enter, projects to consider and information - read on the whole section is valuable.......
Upcoming ASV Exhibitions
October is the month when we launch entries for two exhibitions - the Herring Island Summer Arts Festival and the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.
Herring Island gallery is the converted scout hall on a man made island in the Yarra. The 2020 Festival runs from 18 January to 13 April with the ASV exhibition leading the show from 18 January to 9 February. In 2020 we will have an additional Friday open to include groups or individuals who need a weekday opening - school groups or guided tours for example. In 2019 there were 49 sculptures on show.
Entry forms for both exhibitions are online at http://sculperenewsletter.blogspot.com/ Follow the tab to the exhibition you are entering. Information sheets on How to Enter and the Conditions of Entry are to be found on the main ASV website at sculptorsvictoria.asn.au/exhibitions/application_forms
Herring Island gallery is the converted scout hall on a man made island in the Yarra. The 2020 Festival runs from 18 January to 13 April with the ASV exhibition leading the show from 18 January to 9 February. In 2020 we will have an additional Friday open to include groups or individuals who need a weekday opening - school groups or guided tours for example. In 2019 there were 49 sculptures on show.Dates for Your Diary
20th October 2019 Entries open for both Herring Island 2020 “Ebb and Flow” and the MIFGS 2020 exhibition for outdoor sculptures over three scales suitable for Courtyard, Garden and Estate respectively.
Wednesday 13th November 2019 our monthly meeting for November will be show and tell evening at the home of our president. Bring work and ideas to share - we can all learn from each other and inspiration can come from anywhere. 7:30pm at 20 England St Bentleigh East
Sunday 1st December 2019 ASV Christmas party .
Monday 9th December 2019 Closing date for entries for Herring Island Summer Arts Festival.
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| the hosts for the Christmas party are ready |
21st December 2019 - early drop off for work for Herring Island
17th January 2020 set up exhibition on Herring Island
18th January to 9th February 2020 ASV Herring Island “Ebb and Flow”
24th February 2020 Entries close MIFGS 2020
Report on the AGM 9th October 2019
The AGM was held in the beautifully formal space of the Mayor’s Room at the Hawthorn Arts Centre. The cost of the evening included not only tea, coffee and biscuits but also support technical staff to connect John’s computer to the large screen. It was all extremely civilised!
Our guest speaker was Stuart Purves, Director of Australian Galleries. Stuart spoke with enthusiasm about sculptors and sculpture - and about his sculpture park under development at Porcupine Ridge.. Regards installing sculpture - "You can't tell me anything about cranes & trucks that I don't already know" -
Next meeting: Show & Tell At Gillian’s place
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| Gillian with Gemma Smith's - Rhythm of Sequence |
Wednesday 13th November at 7:30pm at 20 England St Bentleigh East
The ASV Christmas Party
Complete with a kangaroo strewn garden and contact tennis doubles competition. There is a swimming pool and space to relax - we promise good company and great food - you will be bringing it! And a fun relaxing time.
Address: 5 CHERRY HILL WAY--CHIRNSIDE PARK
Time: 12 noon onward on 1st Dec 2019
BRING: Bathers, towel, tennis racquet, drinks and your picnic lunch. If you can fit in a chair or two it would help also
RSVP: Marg Carey on 9739 5889 or 0434031789 as an indicator of numbers attending.
What's on: opportunities, things to see and more
Everything that follows here is worth reading - so enjoy:
24 October to 10 November 2019
Amid all the controversy regarding the location and all abilities access path Sculpture by the Sea is going well for 2019.
Likewise Sculptures in the Garden
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October 2019
122 Strikes Lane, Eurunderee Mudgee 2850
Where some ASV members exhibited - good luck to everyone and here’s hoping the efforts are all rewarded with great sales..
Welcome and thank you to new members
Welcome to Graeme Hardridge, Janine Clark and Ilona Herreiner
We look forward to meeting you and seeing your work in exhibitions.
We look forward to meeting you and seeing your work in exhibitions.
Monica Mauer Jan, Membership officer
And a thank you to Ilona who actually went through the sculptor profiles pages and let us know how many of you (27 in fact) have attempted to link your sculptor website to your ASV profile page and unfortunately not achieved the link. So what needs doing? Could everybody please check their weblink. If it isn’t working log into your details page and copy and paste the web address FROM YOUR BROWSER so that the address includes the http:// or https:// prefix. I think you will find that is all that is missing. We’ll ensure that the instructions are clear in the welcome letter in future so that new members don’t get caught in the same trap.
Jenny Rickards, ASV website contact
From the President
Our AGM is to be held on Wednesday 9th of October. We would urge members to attend to discuss the past year’s events and to hear what we have in store for the coming year. This of course include exhibitions and meetings. Please come to support your committee who have supported you throughout the year.
An added bonus for the evening is that Stuart Purves, director of Australian Galleries has agreed to talk to us about his interest and involvement in sculpture and his thoughts about the future of sculpture. Australian Galleries, opened in 1956, has developed a reputation for supporting prominent Australian artists.
Dates for Your Diary
Dates for your Diary
• At 7:30pm on Wednesday 9th October we will meet in the Mayor's Room of the Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road Hawthorn. As announced our guest speaker will be Stuart Purves Director of the Australian Galleries.
• and in November... wait and see... it will be fun
• December - Summer will be upon us and it's time to party. The date is Sunday the 1st December and the venue Marg and Don Carey's place in Chirnside Park.
• At 7:30pm on Wednesday 9th October we will meet in the Mayor's Room of the Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road Hawthorn. As announced our guest speaker will be Stuart Purves Director of the Australian Galleries.
• and in November... wait and see... it will be fun
• December - Summer will be upon us and it's time to party. The date is Sunday the 1st December and the venue Marg and Don Carey's place in Chirnside Park.
The September Meeting
A big thank you to Carl Lutz for a really informative talk - demonstration on traditional wood carving skills. And also to Meredith Plain who hosted us in the meeting room at Bulleen Art and Garden.
Membership Subscriptions
Many of you will have recently received an email about membership subscriptions for the 2019-2020 year. It should have come out in July but I needed our website guru to process it because we have different emails for different groups of members. Our guru was overseas for a longer period than expected and that delayed things. Those who paid last year get a polite request for the new subscription. Those who missed paying last year get a stronger request while those who are still listed as members but have not paid a sub for 2 years get a last chance.
What the Sculpture Exhibition means to MIFGS
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| The ASV site is A77 |
In 2020 we are celebrating the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show’s (MIFGS) 25th Anniversary & our plans are well underway. More than 100,000 visitors will flood through the gates to see the showcase of over 500 exhibitors, set within the world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens across five glorious Autumn days in March.
Herring Island Summer Arts Festival
Tesselaar Sculpture Prize
Tesselaar Sculpture Prize 2019
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| Vicki Combridge "The Mermaid's Message" |
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| Michael Sibel "Rising Angel" |
Judge and retiring curator, Mark Cowie, commented on and commended all the works in the Tesselaar Sculpture Prize 2019. The work was well displayed against the back drop of tulips and there appeared to be quite a few sales.
News, Exhibitions and opportunities
As usual there are lots of item of interest here - well worth exploring....
Artists, Liz Walker and Avis Gardner, will host a series of community workshops using found, natural and recycled items to create a large Sea Forest or Garden.
From the President
As you all know by now the Association has been through quite a turbulent period. I would like to thank all exhibitors and members for their support of the organising committee. Mainly I would like to express my appreciation to Yvonne Monik who bore the brunt of the situation. Undaunted we are already looking to 2020. We will be holding a committee meeting very soon and the future Terms and Conditions etc will be discussed. All members are of course welcome to join the discussion.You are also welcome to send letters to the editor at newsletter@sculptorsvictoria.asn.au or to our secretary@sculptorsvictoria.asn.au. Here’s to a future of pleasure and enjoyment in our creativity..
Gillian Govan
President
Members may also be interested in a podcast concerning the censorship of work at the Annual and Awards Exhibition. Here is the podcast link: https://insidethegallery.com.au/e/inside-the-gallery-australia-banned/
Dates for Your Diary
- On Wednesday 11th September we will meet in the workshop space of Bulleen Art and Garden (thank you Meredith Plain) 6 Manningham Rd W, Bulleen VIC 3105 when Carl Lutz will demonstrate and talk about wood carving - tools, techniques and care of chisels... an evening not to be missed. We'll meet at 7:30pm - see you there.
- Following on in October we'll have our AGM - venue and speaker to be announced
- and in November... wait and see... it will be fun
Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
Dear fellow artists,
Next year will be the 25th Anniversary of Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show MIFGS). IMG the organising company are wanting to make it the best show ever and are inviting back previous years’ show garden winners and sites have been rearranged to accommodate the expanded show. The result of this rearrangement is that the ASV exhibition will not be located in the Central Boulevard. We have been given a site located towards the corner of Rathdowne and Victoria Street (site 77A). The site is well located and as large as our normal site. IMG are trying to create an art precinct around our exhibition so that it becomes a destination within MIFGS. With this in mind we are planning to hold more workshops as well as including street art. We will also be calling for artists to do some sculptures that would be suitable for the entrances to the ASV exhibition.
As more details are finalised we will keep you posted.
Best wishes
Paul Cacioli
Coordinator ASV Exhibition, MIFGS
Next year will be the 25th Anniversary of Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show MIFGS). IMG the organising company are wanting to make it the best show ever and are inviting back previous years’ show garden winners and sites have been rearranged to accommodate the expanded show. The result of this rearrangement is that the ASV exhibition will not be located in the Central Boulevard. We have been given a site located towards the corner of Rathdowne and Victoria Street (site 77A). The site is well located and as large as our normal site. IMG are trying to create an art precinct around our exhibition so that it becomes a destination within MIFGS. With this in mind we are planning to hold more workshops as well as including street art. We will also be calling for artists to do some sculptures that would be suitable for the entrances to the ASV exhibition.
As more details are finalised we will keep you posted.
Best wishes
Paul Cacioli
Coordinator ASV Exhibition, MIFGS
Exhibitions to view and enter - open studios...
Spring has arrived with artists all over Victoria offering open studios. There are exhibitions opening and life is inspirational... art can overcome obstacles? We don't know but it seems a good time to be active. so read on...
Prizes at the 2019 Annual & Awards Exhibition
The announcement of the prizes and celebration of our annual exhibition was on Wednesday 31st July. The Events Centre at Collins Square was a great setting and the catering, music, and general ambience did the exhibition proud.
Our judge and guest speaker, Deborah Halpern rallied the sculpting tribe to support one another - in the face of censorship this time - but in general all the time.
Then followed the announcement of the prizes - accompanied by images on the Events Centre screen - very civilized!
The Andor Meszaros Sculpture Prize
for both member and non member sculptors with fewer than ten years exhibition experience
Highly Commended
Our judge and guest speaker, Deborah Halpern rallied the sculpting tribe to support one another - in the face of censorship this time - but in general all the time.
Then followed the announcement of the prizes - accompanied by images on the Events Centre screen - very civilized!
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| Esther Goldberg "Ballet Dancer" |
for both member and non member sculptors with fewer than ten years exhibition experience
Highly Commended
A Letter for July
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| Photographer & assistants at work - AAE 2019 |
This year’s annual has met with some challenges. The first being finding a new venue which was suitably located within the city. Yvonne spent many a day walking the streets ( in a good way) and speaking with various building managers to finally secure us a place for our Annual. Yvonne did an amazing job and was fully supported by Gillian and Jenny. However this was but the first of the challenges. After securing the premises there came the conditions placed upon us by the management.
Diary Dates
Also, subject to change, we may have a talk by Carl Lutz in September tapping into his extensive experience in the woodworking world. Plus we are considering artist floor talks at the Annual & Awards exhibition - our greatest resource is our membership!
Vale Sigmund Jõrgenson 29 April 1940 – 21 July 2019
We remember Sigmund Jörgensen OAM, son of Justus Jörgensen who was the founder of Montsalvat.
Sigmund led Montsalvat from 1975 – 2005, during which time he made Montsalvat a haven for local and international artists. His contributions to art and culture were many, including the Melbourne culinary scene, running the award winning restaurant Clichy, being a judge at the Melbourne Asian Food Festival, food critic for the Melbourne Times and forming and Co-Directing the Montsalvat Jazz Festival which has gone on to become one of the major Melbourne cultural events.
Sigmund was a supporter of the acclaimed student orchestra, the Geminiani Chamber Orchestra; this orchestra trained many of the brilliant young musicians who happen to be back in Melbourne for this week to perform with the Australian World Orchestra.
After his father’s death Sigmund was one of the Directors of the Montsalvat Trust, oversaw the completion of many of Montsalvat’s buildings and initiated others, including the restaurant.
As part of Sigmund’s community involvement he was for a time also the Mayor of the Nillumbik Shire.
A friend and supporter of the arts and artists all his life.
Sigmund led Montsalvat from 1975 – 2005, during which time he made Montsalvat a haven for local and international artists. His contributions to art and culture were many, including the Melbourne culinary scene, running the award winning restaurant Clichy, being a judge at the Melbourne Asian Food Festival, food critic for the Melbourne Times and forming and Co-Directing the Montsalvat Jazz Festival which has gone on to become one of the major Melbourne cultural events.
Sigmund was a supporter of the acclaimed student orchestra, the Geminiani Chamber Orchestra; this orchestra trained many of the brilliant young musicians who happen to be back in Melbourne for this week to perform with the Australian World Orchestra.
After his father’s death Sigmund was one of the Directors of the Montsalvat Trust, oversaw the completion of many of Montsalvat’s buildings and initiated others, including the restaurant.
As part of Sigmund’s community involvement he was for a time also the Mayor of the Nillumbik Shire.
A friend and supporter of the arts and artists all his life.
Rest in peace Sigmund.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Montsalvat 2pm Friday 9 August.
Montsalvat montsalvat@montsalvat.com.au
Australian Ceramics Nationwide Open Studios
Australian Ceramics is coordinating a nationwide Open Studios event over the weekend 17 and 18 August. There is a lot more information on: https://www.australianceramics.com/2015/07/01/australian-potters-open-their-studios-to-the-nation
The news here is that ASV member Monica Mauer Jan is part of the event and is part of the MudMakers Trail around Eastern Melbourne. Plan your weekend - after you’ve taken your work out of the Annual Exhibition.
Tesselaar Sculpture Prize 2019
The call is out for sculptors to enter the 2019 Tesselaar Sculpture Prize, a $20,000 acquisitive prize. The competition and exhibition will be conducted during the famous annual Tesselaar Tulip Festival in Silvan over September and October, attended by 90,000 people.
News, Events and Exhibitions
There are a number of entries here - all worth the reading - enjoy....
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Tessa Wallis, MSWPS 2019 Secretary, has written a very interesting article about
Ola Cohn 1892-1964 AT THE CUTTING EDGE.
Please see https://mswps.com.au/ola-cohn-1892-1964-at-the-cutting-edge / If you wish to contact Tessa email to tessa.gsw@gmail.com
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Tessa Wallis, MSWPS 2019 Secretary, has written a very interesting article about
Ola Cohn 1892-1964 AT THE CUTTING EDGE.
Please see https://mswps.com.au/ola-cohn-1892-1964-at-the-cutting-edge / If you wish to contact Tessa email to tessa.gsw@gmail.com
Carmel O’Connor
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Sculptures in the Garden, one of Australia’s most renowned regional sculpture art exhibitions, is now accepting artists submissions. Held on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October for its 9th consecutive year, This outdoor exhibition provides artists a one-off opportunity to exhibit their works and showcase them alongside local, regional, metropolitan and interstate artists with winning artists’ work acquired to become public art pieces.
Full Moon Sculpture Walk at McClelland Gallery & Sculpture Park
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Phil Price’s work by moonlight at
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A unique opportunity to experience our Sculpture Park by moonlight with your family and friends!
We are marking the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with an event under the moonlight at McClelland. Learn about Indigenous perspectives on the night sky from special guest Dr Duane Hamacher, Associate Professor of Indigenous Astronomy and Science at Melbourne University.
We are marking the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with an event under the moonlight at McClelland. Learn about Indigenous perspectives on the night sky from special guest Dr Duane Hamacher, Associate Professor of Indigenous Astronomy and Science at Melbourne University.
Welcome to New Members
Welcome to new members Michael Whipps and Linda Lees we look forward to meeting you and seeing your work in exhibitions
Jackie Mckinnon Membership Officer
Congratulations
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| Valda from her Instagram page |
Valda has been a member of the Association of Sculptors of Victoria since the late 80’s and an active committee member until 2002 having been President from 1992-3 and Vice President and Exhibition coordinator for many years, involved in setting up and manning many exhibitions.
She was awarded Honorary Life membership of the Association in 2013 and has won our Margaret Gunnersen William Hoggan Thomas Award, most recently in 2010.
Diary Dates
Coming up at Collins Square we have the Annual & Awards Exhibition - invitations will be available soon and we’ll see you on Wednesday 31st July for our special celebration of the exhibition and presentation of the prizes.
See you there!
Also, subject to change, we may have a talk by Carl Lutz in September tapping into his extensive experience in the woodworking world. Plus we are considering artist floor talks at the Annual & Awards exhibition - our greatest resource is our membership!
See you there!
Also, subject to change, we may have a talk by Carl Lutz in September tapping into his extensive experience in the woodworking world. Plus we are considering artist floor talks at the Annual & Awards exhibition - our greatest resource is our membership!
Entries are in for the ASV Annual & Awards Exhibition 2019.
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| Drasko Boljevic "Baby" |
The June Meeting - Alexander Calder
Wed !2th was a cold, wet and windy day so what better than to have our June meeting at the bright, warm and stimulating NGV St. Kilda Rd.At 1.30pm we were taken on a conducted tour of Alexander Calder’s exhibition. Our excellent guide gave us some background story of his life.
His parents were both artists. His father created sculptures of notable people in the mode of the day, and his mother was a portrait painter. They encouraged Sandy (as he was known) in his creativity by giving him the windowed basement of the house as his studio. With some copper wire and a pair of pliers, he began creating small pieces. We saw some of the pieces he made as gifts for his family and others.
Tesselaar Sculpture Prize 2019
The call is out for sculptors to enter the 2019 Tesselaar Sculpture Prize, a $20,000 acquisitive prize. The competition and exhibition will be conducted during the famous annual Tesselaar Tulip Festival in Silvan over September and October, attended by 90,000 people.
The late John Wooller (past ASV president) and I initiated the Tesselaar Sculpture Prize in 2008 as an opportunity for ASV members and other sculptors to exhibit their works in a uniquely wonderful setting. The Prize has gifted more than $150,000 to sculptors since its inception and generated income for the Association.
Having organised and curated the exhibition for the past twelve years and following seven years doing likewise for the MIFGS Sculpture Exhibition, it is time for me to hang-up my curatorial hat at the end of this year’s exhibition.
Entry forms for this year’s Prize can be obtained by contacting me at: artservices@skymesh.com.au
Mark Cowie
The late John Wooller (past ASV president) and I initiated the Tesselaar Sculpture Prize in 2008 as an opportunity for ASV members and other sculptors to exhibit their works in a uniquely wonderful setting. The Prize has gifted more than $150,000 to sculptors since its inception and generated income for the Association.
Having organised and curated the exhibition for the past twelve years and following seven years doing likewise for the MIFGS Sculpture Exhibition, it is time for me to hang-up my curatorial hat at the end of this year’s exhibition.
Entry forms for this year’s Prize can be obtained by contacting me at: artservices@skymesh.com.au
Mark Cowie
What's on and what to enter...
Some things you just come across - like this site specific work by Bill Perryn... other information is sent to us... read on for lots of things you might wish to know...
Seen at Middle Park Beach
for the story see this link https://lesleytruffle.com/tommys-story-bronze-sculpture-by-bill-perrin/
Welcome to New Members
Welcome to new members
Rachel Robertson and Hans Wernich
we look forward to meeting you and seeing your work in exhibitions
Jackie Mckinnon Membership Officer
Rachel Robertson and Hans Wernich
we look forward to meeting you and seeing your work in exhibitions
Jackie Mckinnon Membership Officer
From a Past President
The late John Wooller was a sculptor and president of the Association of Sculptors. During his time in office he spoke at a few of our meetings and wrote many interesting, philosophical and inspiring messages for our newsletters. John’s words are as meaningful now as they were when he wrote them in 2008
For Your Diary
There is plenty of sculpture action on the program! And more being planned...
For our June meeting we have planned a visit to the National Gallery, St. Kilda Road to see the exhibition of the extraordinary genius Alexander Calder. The Exhibition " Radical Inventor " spans the life and career of a 20th century artist whose practice continued to be vital and relevant between the era of cubism and minimalism.
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| photographed at the Alexander Calder exhibition at the NGV |
The May Meeting - Mould Making led by Gillian Govan
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| complete with printed notes |
Gillian had not only cleaned the studio - there were two heaters and she had prepared photocopied notes for those making a foray into mould making. First we all discussed multi part moulds and how to decide where to make the divisions. The advantage of having knowledgeable people present was that we got a broad perspective on the subject - the problem - well there was so much going on it was hard to concentrate.
here is the sequence Gillian demonstrated for us - complete with one she had started earlier....
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| adding thickener |
Annual & Awards Exhibition 2019
Entries are now open for the ASV Annual & Awards Exhibition in August 2019.
Wow !!!! We cannot believe it is that time of year and we are full steam ahead planning the next Annual Awards Exhibition. We have secured a new venue and the exhibition will be held in the foyer spaces of Collins Square, 727 Collins St, Melbourne and will run from 29th July to 16th August 2019.
Wow !!!! We cannot believe it is that time of year and we are full steam ahead planning the next Annual Awards Exhibition. We have secured a new venue and the exhibition will be held in the foyer spaces of Collins Square, 727 Collins St, Melbourne and will run from 29th July to 16th August 2019.
American Medal of the Year
Congratulations to Michael Meszaros on winning the American Medal of the Year Award 2019 with "Breakout": It is bronze, about 100mm diam.
On one side a jail wall has a hole pushed out of it. On the other side the escapee is looking back to see if he is being followed.
On one side a jail wall has a hole pushed out of it. On the other side the escapee is looking back to see if he is being followed.
News, Opportunities, Events
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Sculptures in the Garden, one of Australia’s most renowned regional sculpture art exhibitions, is now accepting artists submissions.
Welcome to New Member
Welcome to new member
Larissa Gray
we look forward to meeting you and seeing your work in exhibitions
Jackie Mckinnon Membership Officer
The Annual & Awards Exhibition 2019 is fast approaching
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| Yvonne Monik with her work in 2017 |
We had a great exhibition at Bourke Place last year but unfortunately due to building renovations being done we are unable to have the exhibition there this year.
It has been a frustrating and tedious task looking for a new venue that can accommodate the scale of the ASV Annual exhibition. Many times, between Gillian and myself we felt so close to securing a venue – but only to be knocked back. A huge thanks to all the members that gave us leads on venues. These were all followed up on.
Dates for Your Diary
There is plenty of sculpture action on the program! And more being planned...
Wednesday 8th May - mould making 7:30pm at Gillian’s place. All welcome not only to learn but also to contribute to the discussion from your own experience.
In future we’ll run more information sharing workshops - more about pooling our resources than imparting superior knowledge - everyone has some experience to share and other sculptors want to know about it.... if you would like to coordinate such a workshop please let us know:
newsletter@sculptorsvictoria.asn.au
Wednesday 8th May - mould making 7:30pm at Gillian’s place. All welcome not only to learn but also to contribute to the discussion from your own experience.
In future we’ll run more information sharing workshops - more about pooling our resources than imparting superior knowledge - everyone has some experience to share and other sculptors want to know about it.... if you would like to coordinate such a workshop please let us know:
newsletter@sculptorsvictoria.asn.au
Visit to Mal Wood’s Foundry
Mal prepared and delivered demonstrations and explanations for the stages of wax preparation, investing or ceramic shell moulding, bronze pouring and finally patenation.... His advice? Research as much as you can before going to a foundry because the methods and finishes vary amazingly and you can get great variety to suit your style but you must communicate it to your foundry.
Bulleen Art and Garden & Bolin Bolin Gallery
BAAG have supported the ASV through sponsoring the demonstration event at MIFGS, supplying prizes and limestone. The Bolin Bolin gallery supports and promotes visual art in general. Now they need some support:.
The next stage of the North East Link planning process, the Environmental Effects Statement is out now and BAAG is still within the designated project area! We really want to continue here (on the site near the river), so we need to convince the EES panel that it is worth redesigning the construction compound so that we can stay and continue bringing you interesting art and exhibitions as well as garden necessities and advice.If you haven’t signed our petition go to http://www.baag.com.au/save-baag-north-east-link/ or for more information http://www.baag.com.au/
News, Exhibitions and Events
We have grouped a diverse lot of news items here - they all deserve your attention and indeed you will find some gems in here - something for everyone as they say... so please read on.....
Welcome to New Members
Welcome to new members
Luke Neil, Helen Jeffs and Michael Adeney
we look forward to meeting you and seeing your work in exhibitions
Jackie Mckinnon Membership Officer
Luke Neil, Helen Jeffs and Michael Adeney
we look forward to meeting you and seeing your work in exhibitions
Jackie Mckinnon Membership Officer
From the President
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| Gillian Govan |
The word INSPIRATION says it all.
The dictionary meaning for Inspiration is:
Stimulus (noun) --Spur, motivation, stimulation, encouragement.
Creativeness(noun) – Inventiveness, brilliance, vision, creativity, muse.
Idea (noun) – brainwave, insight, flash, revelation, brainstorm, bright idea.
I am sure we can all relate to the word Inspiration in our response to the exhibition and our artwork.
Visitors would also have been inspired to see the potential of sculpture to enhance their homes and gardens.
INSPIRATIONAL (adjective) – Inspiring, stirring, rousing, moving, encouraging, motivating.
This is what the Association is about. As a group, a family, a team we can be all of these things to each other.
Gillian Govan
President
Diary Dates
There is plenty of sculpture action on the program! And more being planned...
A tour of Mal Wood’s Foundry
We meet at 16 Kurnai Ave Reservoir on Tuesday 9th April at 11 am
Unfortunately the Adventure in Stratford organised by Gavin Roberts Wednesday April 10 - has been cancelled due to lack of bookings.... we should have given this one a bit more of a push.. we’ve missed out but will try again next year.
Wednesday 8th May - mould making 7:30pm at Gillian’s place. All welcome not only to learn but also to contribute to the discussion from your own experience
A tour of Mal Wood’s Foundry
We meet at 16 Kurnai Ave Reservoir on Tuesday 9th April at 11 am
Unfortunately the Adventure in Stratford organised by Gavin Roberts Wednesday April 10 - has been cancelled due to lack of bookings.... we should have given this one a bit more of a push.. we’ve missed out but will try again next year.
Wednesday 8th May - mould making 7:30pm at Gillian’s place. All welcome not only to learn but also to contribute to the discussion from your own experience
Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2019
Social Media Information and Strategy Session
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| Elnaz and one of the well presented charts |
Elnaz gave us a good grounding in the social media available to us and the relative numbers of users and the reach we might have.
Pictures from the Exhibition
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| Helen Jeffs with "Birds of Prey" |
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Members' Exhibitions and Opportunities
Here you will find the whole range of exhibitions to view, opportunities to enjoy and general members' news... read on ................................
You are invited to the official opening of Andrew Rogers: Evolution
From Maquettes to Major Sculptures 1996-2019
From Maquettes to Major Sculptures 1996-2019
Contemporary Art Society Australian National Brooch Show 2019
For these small wearable artworks, artist’s have an opportunity to submit works via Australia Post. Note: FREE entries applies to all accepted exhibitors, but artwork return postage still applies. All selected brooches will also be displayed on the CAS website.
First venue:
Fitzroy: showing 5 May - 9 August 2019 "Try & Buy": Sunday 5 May, 2pm - 4pm, at the Fitzroy Library, 128 Moor St, Fitzroy, Victoria
Second venue:
Eltham: showing 13 August - 29 October 2019 "Try & Buy": Saturday 17 August, 12noon - 1.30pm, at the Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham, Victoria.
This year there is NO entry fee!
Entry deadline: Return completed entry forms and your works, together with RETURN POSTAGE (in stamps), by Friday 26 April 2019. All entries to be sent by Australia Post. Each artist can enter up to 5 Brooches (small wearable artworks) - see http://contemporaryartsociety.org.au/exhibitions/brooch-show for the ENTRY CONDITIONS for the show.
First venue:
Fitzroy: showing 5 May - 9 August 2019 "Try & Buy": Sunday 5 May, 2pm - 4pm, at the Fitzroy Library, 128 Moor St, Fitzroy, Victoria
Second venue:
Eltham: showing 13 August - 29 October 2019 "Try & Buy": Saturday 17 August, 12noon - 1.30pm, at the Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham, Victoria.
This year there is NO entry fee!
Entry deadline: Return completed entry forms and your works, together with RETURN POSTAGE (in stamps), by Friday 26 April 2019. All entries to be sent by Australia Post. Each artist can enter up to 5 Brooches (small wearable artworks) - see http://contemporaryartsociety.org.au/exhibitions/brooch-show for the ENTRY CONDITIONS for the show.
Welcome to New Members
Welcome to new members in March 2019
Regina Dudeck , Aimie Whiting and Tahani Shamroukh
Regina Dudeck , Aimie Whiting and Tahani Shamroukh
we look forward to meeting you and seeing your work in exhibitions
Jackie Mckinnon Membership Officer
Jackie Mckinnon Membership Officer
From the President
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| Gillian Govan, President |
(The) Greatest value of having people around us is not what we get from them but the better person we become because of them. That is the power of Association. –Vincent Menezes
We had a great get together at the home and studio of Jenny Whiteside last Wednesday. Jenny is a self-taught Sculptor but has achieved so much since she chiselled her first piece of stone. In her talk she quoted Michael Meszaros who said that sculpture is all about problem solving. How true. From the first idea it is about how to bring the initial idea to fruition or to find a beautiful sculpture in a piece of timber or how to balance found objects or metal to make a statement.
Dates for your Diary
There is plenty of sculpture action on the program! And a whole lot more being planned.
Social Media Meeting
7:30 to 9:30 on Wednesday 20th of March. at Ladder Art Space
81 Denmark St, Kew VIC 3101.see later in the newsletter
MIFGS exhibition 27 to 31 March
A tour of Mal Wood’s Foundry
We meet at 16 Kurnai Ave Reservoir on Tuesday 9th April at 11 am
Adventure in Stratford organised by Gavin Roberts Wednesday April 10 - read more later in the newsletter.
Social Media Meeting
7:30 to 9:30 on Wednesday 20th of March. at Ladder Art Space
81 Denmark St, Kew VIC 3101.see later in the newsletter
MIFGS exhibition 27 to 31 March
A tour of Mal Wood’s Foundry
We meet at 16 Kurnai Ave Reservoir on Tuesday 9th April at 11 am
Adventure in Stratford organised by Gavin Roberts Wednesday April 10 - read more later in the newsletter.
Social Media Information Session
Social Media Information Session
I booked a gallery space for 7:30 to 9:30 on Wednesday 20 of March.
Ladder Art Space
81 Denmark St, Kew VIC 3101
Plenty of parking spaces along the street in Denmark St
Basic but important things about social media for an artist.
I booked a gallery space for 7:30 to 9:30 on Wednesday 20 of March.
Ladder Art Space
81 Denmark St, Kew VIC 3101
Plenty of parking spaces along the street in Denmark St
Basic but important things about social media for an artist.
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