The opening went well..

Councillor Melina Sehr, Mayor of Stonnington speaking at the launch of HISAF 15
image courtesy Rob Anderson photography www.robanderson.com.au

Something old, something new....

Sculptors are leading the 2015 Herring Island Summer Arts Festival and in true celebration style there is something for everyone:

Michael Meszaros "Windbreak"

Something "old" - well you did get the chance to see some of the works at 2014 annual exhibition so here is a welcome second chance - not often in this life.




Gillian Govan "Where Have I Been?" and "Where am I Going?"

Something new - well the images are often preliminary but here we have Gillian Govan's works "Where Have I Been?" and "Where am I Going?"




Some of the Sculpture stands we use are the property of the Festival - a great asset for those sculptors who are not able to carry both stands and work to the gallery from the punt landing. The stands were paid for from donations made during the festival. Donations have also supported restoration of a work in the permanent collection on the island and the installation of additional hanging rails for 2D works in the gallery.


And a blue work? There are likely to be a few - but we have images of this one.


Jenny Rickards "The Pelagic Creation"



 

Herring Island should look its best after recent rain so do come to the launch not only to see the exhibiton but also to enjoy the island and the permanent collection of environmental sculpture.

President's Letter for November 2014

 

Jan Indrans

 I recently attended the Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture presentation at Deakin Edge, Federation

As I sat through listening and being made aware of the sculpture that had been short listed I could not but sense a dichotomy shaping between the art that was being promoted and my own artistic pursuits and dare I say those of some of the association I was representing. I had entered the domain of the conceptual where I was confronted with installation, performance, process and proposal art. I was in a world with no tangible structure that I could immediately relate to. I must admit that I had the preconceived notion that by going to this event I was going to see something more tactile. For me the term: Urban Sculpture conjures up a structure or form and sounds similar to: Urban Architecture, the two would seem to go hand in hand. 

Diary Dates coming up

• 5 December 2014 entries close Herring Island
• 7 December 2014 ASV Christmas Party
• 17 January to 1 February 2015 Herring Island Exhibition 
• 11 February monthly meeting
• 20 February 2015 entries close MIFGS 2015

 

The ASV Christmas Party

 

Book now by contacting Liddy Wright

This year’s Xmas get together will be at the home of Liddy and Bob Wright, 41-43 Elgin Crescent, Park Orchards on Sunday 7th December next from 1.00pm. 

This is

still... the place...

for a party

 As agreed at the AGM there will be a cost of $10.00 per head and all the meat will be provided. Any left over funds will go to the Association. 

It will be appreciated if those attending could bring either some nibbles, salad or dessert to share. Please let me know if you are vegetarian (or other dietary requirements) so that we can cater for all. BYO alcohol. We hope that you and your husband/wife/partner/children will join us, a RSVP as soon as possible will be greatly appreciated Tel. (h) 9876 1332 (mob) 0424 519 116, email: wright_22@hotmail.com