It’s been a while since we have posted a blog, but I thought it was well worth creating one for this…
2020 has had a pretty dramatic start!
The bushfires have been, and still are, horrendous and the season is not over yet. The scale of the fires and areas covered is something none of us imagined.
The loss of human life, wildlife, livestock, homes and properties is heartbreaking. For those directly involved, whether fighting the fires, dealing with loss, caring for the people and animals affected by the fires, the efforts will continue on long after the fires are out. While there have already been wonderful acts of generosity by political parties, private businesses and the general public, the amount needed won’t be finite – ongoing support, in so many ways, will be needed for years ahead.
The art world is doing its bit too…quite a number of galleries are either creating donation sites or exhibitions to raise money. While Quadrant Gallery is currently not exhibiting publicly, our Website Blog and Facebook page are still active, so we have the opportunity to ‘spread the word’.
We have heard from some of our artists regarding different fund-raising opportunities, so I am forwarding the information on to you…
This applies to artists and art lovers. Details for donation or participation are in the information featured, so please use the contact details provided there.
Donald Ramsay’s work is featured in the appeal from the Geelong Art Gallery. This artwork was inspired by the artist’s personal experiences during the Black Saturday Fires.
 
 Another of our artists, Warren Nichols forwarded information from the Gipplsand Art Gallery . This is an opportunity for artists who may want to participate, and art lovers who may also want to partake in the auction or visit the exhibition.
There is too much information to include in this blog, however if you go to  http://www.gippslandartgallery.com/exhibitions/ you will find out about the exhibition and how to enter as an artist (it's not too late), entry form, how works can be delivered etc. and when the exhibition is taking place. There are a number of options open, if you want to help.
There is also an update on the information from Gippsland Art Gallery on Deborah Klein’s Artist Blog.
 

 

The Joy of Choice by Cetta Pilati

We currently have on display in the gallery Cetta Pilati’s sculpture The Joy of Choice
This metal sculpture, measuring H1900mm x W1280mm x D800mm, and weighing approx. 90kg was recently part of the Moltalto Prize exhibition.

“The Joy of Choice, Steel (Iron Oxide finish), is part of an unfolding and ongoing body of work in response to reading “The Biology of Change: from DNA to Happiness” by Tamara Mount.  I am interested in the possibility that we can alter our DNA by the choices we make in order to achieve happiness and that such changes can be within our control.”
                                                                                                                                                                            Cetta Pilati 2019
Cetta Pilatti completed her Bachelor of Fine Art (Sculpture) in 1991 and is currently completing her Cert.IV in Engineering Fabrication, in order to pursue her growing interest in metal sculpture. Her primary medium has been stone mosaic work, which she also teaches. Cetta has works in a number of commercial venues and private residences throughout Victoria. Metal sculpture has allowed her practice to grow and enter new areas of sculptural interpretation and interest; something she is keen to pursue.

The Joy of Choice will be on display in the window at our gallery, and can be viewed more closely by appointment.
Price on application.
Please contact the gallery on 0417 583 114

BART SANCIOLO    ‘The Seeker’   Fox Galleries, Collingwood
Bart Sanciolo exhibited in our February 2018 exhibition ‘What We See’ and is presenting a solo exhibition at Fox Galleries in Collingwood, from 6th April to 1st May. The exhibition showcases Bart Sanciolo’s distinctive sculptures and paintings – well worth a visit!
Visit www.foxgalleries.com.au for further details

PHIL HENSHALL has his studio open this weekend  (30TH & 31ST March) as part of the
​West Gippsland Artists Open Studios   
20 Studios for $5 entry (total)
Phil Henshall Studio
1116 Main Neerim Road Rokeby VIC 3821
w philhenshall.com.au

“I invite you to experience Greece with me, Mary Raphael, on this authentic artist’s tour. 
Together, we will walk the footsteps of the ancients through Athens, the mainland and the pristine Greek Islands.      
Continuing on roads less travelled, we will also visit traditional Greek villages, Delphi and the hanging monasteries at Meteora.  There will be ample opportunities to explore and sketch whilst absorbing the spiritual energy of the area.  Further into the northwest, Ioannina awaits – the beautiful city in Epirus province with stunning panoramic views, galleries and museums.” 
                                                                                                                                         Mary Raphael   -   Contemporary Artist 

For further details and bookings,
contact jaqui@touchdowntours.com.au
(03) 9482 5215 or call Mary directly on 0421 967 933
Terms & Conditions apply.