Don’t miss out experiencing the Anzac Centenary Commemorative Exhibition - Of Peace and War
Local Council RADF grant recipients are featured in the sensitive display of stories and artworks, Of Peace and War, until May 10 at Caloundra Regional Gallery.
Local Council RADF grant recipients are featured in the sensitive display of stories and artworks, Of Peace and War, until May 10 at Caloundra Regional Gallery.
Division 2 Councillor Tim Dwyer said this culturally significant exhibition of artwork commemorated the Anzac Centenary of the landing at Gallipoli and its meanings.
“This collection of Queensland creativity identifies with both skill and great empathy the real history of loss and longing, pride and duty for individuals in our region,” Cr Dwyer said.
“There are a few local artists of note represented in Of Peace and War including ceramic artist Jan Roebuck (Pelican Waters), Garry Dolan (Kiels Mountain) and Fiona Dempster (Maleny).
“Jan Roebuck has definitively captured many personal images that define who the individual men from this country were.
“This moving and emotional display is achieved through a system of poignant and real photographic and ceramic evidence which have been sealed forever to give the onlooker a glimpse of heartrending nostalgia and truth.
“Jan also produced 100 ceramic poppy pins as a fundraiser for Post-Traumatic Stress support group, ‘Stand Tall for PTS’. Visitors to the exhibition can also purchase their own poppy to add to a wall of remembrance, a tender and moving act for individuals.”
Ceramic artist Jan Roebuck said she resumed potting about five years ago after a 30-year break and was intrigued with the use of photographic decals/prints being transferred and fired onto clay.
“I received a RADF grant from Sunshine Coast Council to work on developing this technique onto raw clay,” she said.
“I started researching images to use in 2014 and would like to acknowledge the Australian War Museum for their wonderful collection.
“The type of clay I selected is a white Raku clay which when fired to 1200c produces a sandstone appearance which works well with the old sepia prints.
“I wanted to concentrate my narrative on the everyday life of the men and women who so gallantly served on Gallipoli, from the excited faces of men leaving our shores to the first Anzac Day in 1916.”
Caloundra Regional Gallery is owned and operated by the Sunshine Coast Council. Located at 22 Omrah Avenue, the Gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Bookings are now open for the following public programs:
Kids Club
Saturday, May 2, 10am to noon
Children can let their creative juices go wild at the monthly Kids Club. No bookings required.
Decal Workshop with Jan Roebuck
Wednesday, May 6, 10am to noon
Join exhibiting artist Jan Roebuck to create your own ceramic decal brooch, pendant or pin. $25 per person with all materials supplied. Bookings are essential.
Plein Air Watercolour Demonstration
Saturday, May 9, 10am to noon
Discover the artistic process artist Garry Dolan used to create the beautiful watercolours featured in his artworks exhibited in the Of War and Peace exhibition. Bookings are essential.
Bach and Weiss on the Lute
Friday, 15 May, from 6.30pm (doors open at 6pm)
The Early Music Society of Queensland presents Bach and Weiss on the Lute with Lutenist Andrew Byrne, one of Australia's leading performers on ancient European Lutes and early guitars. Bookings are essential.
Visit Council’s gallery website for bookings, public programs and more information.