The Blend(er) Gallery Workshop


	<p class="cbold">welcome to the blend<font color="#999999">(er)</font> <a href="upcoming.html" class="cbold">gallery</a> & <a href="workshops.html" class="cbold">workshop</a></p> <p class="cnormal">The City of Joondalup is now an even better place to live with its own community art gallery. Such an art gallery will provide an excellent place for <a href="workshops.html" class="clink">workshops</a> and seminars where artists and the community can mingle, blend and exchange ideas and opinions. </p> <p class="cnormal">This venue will help invigorate the Joondalup City centre, and strengthen ties with other regional centres and Cities. The Joondalup Community Arts Association (JCAA) has been set-up to help create blend(er) a venue to meet these needs.</p> <p class="cnormal">The blend(er) <a href="upcoming.html" class="clink">gallery</a> & <a href="workshops.html" class="clink">workshop</a> fills the need in Joondalup for a community driven art <a href="upcoming.html" class="clink">gallery</a> that supports and nurtures local appreciation and involvement in the arts.</p> <p class="cnormal">Our <a href="upcoming.html" class="clink">gallery</a> & <a href="workshops.html" class="clink">workshop</a> space was inspired by the commitment to mixing interaction (<a href="workshops.html" class="clink">workshops</a>) with experiences (<a href="upcoming.html" class="clink">exhibitions</a>). It blends in the best and broadest range of artists and art practices in order to create new experiences for the community. </p> <p class="cnormal">The blend(er) <a href="upcoming.html" class="clink">gallery</a> generates a wider appreciation and exposure to art. Both accessible and dynamic, the venue fuses artists and the community, especially local artists by encouraging interaction. </p> <p class="cnormal">Make no mistake the blend(er) <a href="upcoming.html" class="clink">gallery</a> & <a href="workshops.html" class="clink">workshop</a>, is switched on and ready to concoct some amazing experiences and activities. To keep up to date on the latest <a href="upcoming.html" class="clink">exhibitions</a>, <a href="workshops.html" class="clink">workshops</a> and events email <a href="mailto:info@theblender.org.au" class="cbold">info@theblender.org.au</a> to join our mailing list.</p> <p class="cnormal">The blend(er) <a href="upcoming.html" class="clink">gallery</a> and <a href="workshops.html" class="clink">workshop</a> is currently seeking proposals for <a href="upcoming.html" class="clink">exhibitions</a> and <a href="workshops.html" class="clink">workshops</a> over the 2005/06 season.</p> <p class="cnormal">The Joondalup Community Arts Association (JCAA) would love to add your local business into the mix of exciting new experiences, providing your company with that balanced look which will leave you with that healthy glow called community involvement.</p> <p class="cnormal">If youd like to offer your support (financially or in kind) then contact our Sponsorship Manager by emailing <a href="mailto:sponsorship@jcaa.org.au" class="cbold">sponsorship@jcaa.org.au</a> or by calling the gallery on 9300 3088.</p> <p class="cbold">blend<font color="#999999">(er)</font> <a href="upcoming.html" class="cbold">gallery</a> & <a href="workshops.html" class="cbold">workshop</a> and the Joondalup Community Arts Association (JCAA) are proudly supported by the following organisations:</p> <p class="cnormal"><a href="http://www.joondalup.wa.gov.au" target="_blank" class="clink">City of Joondalup</a><br> <a href="http://www.gallery360.com.au" target="_blank" class="clink">Gallery 360 Joondalup</a><br> <a href="http://www.hillarysresort.com.au/" target="_blank" class="clink">Hillary's Harbour Resort</a><br> <a href="http://www.imm.com.au" target="_blank" class="clink">IMM Australia Pty Ltd</a><br> <a href="http://www.mmarkes.de" target="_blank" class="clink">Martin Markes</a><br> <a href="http://www.signarama.com.au/locations/western_aus.htm" target="_blank" class="clink">Sign-A-Rama Joondalup</a><br> <a href="http://www.sorrentobeach.com.au/" target="_blank" class="clink">Sorrento Beach Resort</a><br> <a href="http://www.zebra-factory.com" target="_blank" class="clink">Zebra-Factory</a></p> <p class="cnormal">Current members: Adrienne Begg, Agnes MacLean, Alan Muller, Albert Franke, Albie Herbert, Alethea Evatt, Alison Cunningham, Alison Ross, Allison Dovey, Angie Beck, Ann Parmenter, Anne Lawrence, Anne Muller, Anne Tindall, Avril Edwards, Barbara Troncone, Batsheva Bernstein, Belinda Cobby, Betty McLean, Bill Hawthorn, Carol Ware, Cherry Wild, Christopher Young, Claudine Admans, Dale Dee, David Jason Scott, Deborah Corbett, Debra Corbett, Dianne Schnarr, Doreen Byrne, Doreen Walker, Dorothy Mitchell, Doug Craig, Dragica Milunovic, Duncan McKay, E.C. Ted Liney, Elisa Markes-Young, Elisabeth Bor, Fiona Girvan-Brown, Florance Lockyer, Gail Leidich, Gayle Wagland, glen Hughes, Glen Tennant, Gloria Paxman, Heather J. Danforth, Helen Cover, Helen Driesen, Helen Rafferty, Ian Rummey, Irene Poulton, Jacob Landon-Lane, Janet Walton, Jean Fraser, Jeff Mann, Jennifer K Bay, Jennifer Murphy, Jerrem Lynch, Joan Roberson, John Mooney, John Stockdale, Josephine Douglas, Joy Arnold, Julian Tennant, Julie Nayda, June Dracup, June Smith, Kale Miller, Karen Barnes, Kathy Al-Kaisi, Kelly O'Brien, Kristine Hanson, Krystyna Lorente, Kym Nayda, Laura McCabe, Leanne Grubisa, Leone van Ewijk, Lesley Byfield, Lillian Hamilton, Lindel Young, Lucille Miller, Lyn Franke, Lynne Mettam, Margaret Henson, Maria Van der Horst, Marie Keating, Marilyn Watson, Marion Power, Marisa Tindall, Mary Crute, Maureen MacLean, Maurice M.Kennedy, Melinda Hough-Neilson, Michael Nielsen, Moore, Mrs Barbara Evans, Nadia Arain, Natalie Johnson, Neil Aldum, Nili Duvdevoni, Owen Davies, Patricia Dick, Paula Wheatley, Penny Barrow, Peter James Bryans, Peter Strijk, Phill Cacciola, Rebecca Hunt, Renae Newman, Robyn Bogdanis, Rod Burrows, Ros Blackburn, Rosemary Wallace, Sabah Tadros, Sharleen Mann, Sharon Moody, Stephanie Boyle, Stephens, Stone, Sue Brooke-Roberton, Sue Williams, Susie Logue, Suzanne Ives, Suzanne Lindhorst, Tracy Willans, Trevor Bly, Val Brooks, Veronica De Gaye, Wendy V Latham, William Fletcher, Willow Power </p> <p class="cbold">NAIDOC Week </p> <p class="cnormal">The blend(er) will be hosting an exhibition of sculpture by Hazel McKinnon that will be held in the course of the celebration of the NAIDOC (National Aboriginal Islander Observance Committee) week from 511 July. </p> <p class="cnormal">All JCAA members are invited to a special preview of the exhibition which will be held on Sunday, July 4 at 4pm. </p> <p class="cnormal">You will have the opportunity to meet and talk to Bob and Hazel and other special guests. </p> <p class="cnormal">Stories from the Stolen Generation depicts the life of Bob Randall, a traditional owner of Uluru and one of the Stolen Generation. </p> <p class="cnormal">Bob Randall is a storyteller and songwriter. He was the 1999 Indigenous Person of the Year and is currently the Director of Health at the Mutitjulu Community. </p> <p class="cnormal">Hazel MacKinnon is an artist and the partner of Bob Randall. Hazel has created an exhibition of sculpture depicting the life of Bob, as a traditional owner of Uluru and one of the Stolen Generation. </p> <p class="cnormal">They live in the Mutitjulu Community based at Uluru. Hazel and Bob are special guests of the City of Joondalup as part of celebrations for NAIDOC. </p> <p class="cnormal">Other events within the exhibition include Meet the Artists on Thursday July 8, 45pm and Sunday July 11, 2pm (last day of the exhibition). These are informative and entertaining occasions, as Bob and Hazel discuss their life and stories behind the exhibition.</p> <p class="cnormal">Please tell your family, friends and everybody else who could be interested in Stories from the Stolen Generation about the exhibition. Invite them to come to the blend(er) and enjoy Bob and Hazels art. Help us to make this event a success!</p> <p class="cbold">JCAA for DADAA Charity Show</p> <p class="cnormal">Our first charity show was held from 30 July14 August. </p> <p class="cnormal">Part proceeds from this exhibition were donated to DADAA (Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts, Australia) WA.</p> <p class="cnormal">The DADAA National Network was formed in 1992. It is a membership based service organisation which works with government agencies as well as with arts and disability organisations.</p> <p class="cnormal">The work of DADAA is based on the principle that everyone has an innate creative ability and the right to participate in the cultural life of their community.</p> <p class="cnormal">DADAA's work focuses on the development and effective promotion of policies and programs that ensure equal access to participation in arts and cultural activity for people with a disability and people who are disadvantaged. It aims to develop a strong and vibrant arts and cultural sector, which actively contributes to the well-being of the community, and to people with a disability and people disadvantaged by social, economic and cultural factors.</p> <p class="cnormal">Unfortunately like many other culture and arts organizations nowadays DADAA suffers from a lack of funding. DADAA informed us that their Northern branch is in particularly bad situation where money is desperately needed for art supplies.</p> <p class="cnormal">Although JCAA's main interest lies in supporting and nurturing local appreciation and involvement in the arts we don't want to limit our activities to our community. Were calling for donations of artworks for the JCAA for DADAA Charity Show.</p> <p class="cnormal">Donated artworks will be auctioned on the opening night. All of the proceeds from that night as well as a commission on any sales during the show itself shall be donated to DADAA North.</p> <p class="cnormal">There will be an ongoing gold coin collection during the exhibition to raise more funds for DADAA WA.</p> <p class="cnormal">If you have any questions please send us an <a href="mailto:info@theblender.org.au" class="clink">email</a>.</p> <p class="cnormal">DADAA have also booked an exhibition at the blend(er) in January 2005 to showcase the artworks by their talented participants. If anyone requires the specialised services provided by DADAA they can contact Marilyn Dreaver, the DADAA coordinator for the northern region, on 0419 925 231.</p> <p class="cbold">The Slow Infinity of Dreaming</p> <p class="cnormal">This completely self-taught artist has recently won the northern suburbs double by taking out both the 2004 Wanneroo and Joondalup Art Awards. </p> <p class="cnormal">The Slow Infinity of Dreaming is the culmination of six months intensive work in which the artist has completed some twenty new artworks. The series was inspired by the Australian landscape, its colours and shapes as well the changes that constantly take place in nature.</p> <p class="cnormal">Elisa uses mostly natural fibres, textiles, techniques and skills that are at least in cultures of European origins traditionally attributed to the female field of experience. The aim is to recreate not so much figurative works but rather the mood which this constantly moving landscape radiates. </p> <p class="cnormal">Closer inspection reveals multiple layers of colours, textures and motifs. The work is very intricate and plays with ideas of perception, depth and surface. The forms used are often beautifully dangerous and inviting at the same time much like the landscape in which we are immersed.</p> <p class="cnormal">The series also deals with issues of growth, the urge to create, and the process of producing the artwork itself, which is very time-consuming, mediative and work-intensive. </p> <p class="cnormal">Elisa Markes-Young was born in Poland before moving at age 16 to Germany with her family. She then moved to Perth with her photographer husband in early 2002 where they have exhibited on a regular basis. Elisas work is in various art collections across Western Australia.</p> <p class="cnormal">This is her much anticipated debut solo exhibition and it will be shown from September 1-13 at the blend(er) gallery, 4/48 Central Walk, Joondalup. The show is open Saturday to Monday & Wednesday to Thursday from 125pm. <br> The artist will be in the gallery on various days should any visitors wish to discuss the artwork directly with her. Please visit www.theblender.org.au for further details.</p> <p class="cbold">Maria Bowers @ the blend(er) gallery & workshop</p> <p class="citalic"><span class="cnormal">Maria Bowers (nee Mostler) was born in Tennant Creek, Northern Teritory in 1963.</span></p> <p class="citalic"><span class="cnormal">Maria started oil painting at 15 years of age, living in Mount Isa in Queensland. But her creativity was apparent after she entered a school competition in grade 5 to design a badge symbol for the Tennant Creek Bowling Club and came second place.</span></p> <p class="citalic"><span class="cnormal">Marias initial inspiration to become artist came from her Grandfather who was an Honorary Professor of Philosophy living in Graz, Austria. But first and foremost Karl Mostler (Marias Grandfather) was an art teacher and her decision to follow the dream of becoming an artist was influenced by this and his work.</span></p> <p class="citalic"><span class="cnormal">Maria painted for most of her teen years, entering in local art competitions and painting for friends and family. It was during these early experiences that it become apparent that in order to become successful in art she would need professional training, which was not available in the outback mining town of Mount Isa, Queensland.</span></p> <p class="citalic"><span class="cnormal">Marias break came not long after she moved from north Queensland to Western Australia, settling in Perth. In 1983 Maria met artist Colin Atkins who specialised in surrealist paintings, influenced by the work of Salvador Dali.</span></p> <p class="citalic"><span class="cnormal">During her time at Atkins Gallery (the Venus Art Gallery) Maria had the opportunity to work under Colin Atkinss tuition where today her style of painting reflects those influences.</span></p> <p class="citalic"><span class="cnormal">It was during this period that Maria joined other artists producing pot boiler paintings, mostly landscapes and seascapes. The paintings were displayed and sold in suburban shopping centres, country towns and market stalls.</span></p> <p class="citalic"><span class="cnormal">In the 1990s Maria started to work from home doing commissioned work, painting on mallee wood, doing small landscapes for the commercial souvenir market. 1n 1999 Maria undertook tertiary studies at Edith Cowan University and graduated from the School of Visual Arts, majoring in Print Making, gaining a Bachelor of Art in Visual Art in 2002.</span></p> <p class="citalic"><span class="cnormal">Today Maria is still working from home and also teaches oil painting at her local community centre. Maria is also working on a series of paintings for her first solo exhibition depicting images of Western Australia.</span></p> <p class="cbold">Naked Ambition in the northern suburbs</p> <p class="clink"><span class="cnormal">The blend(er) gallery in Joondalup will be presenting an exhibition of recent works by artists from the 7@ group: Lyn Franke, Susan Hall, Susan Jacobs, Marion Power, Barbara Troncone, Lindel Young. </span></p> <p class="clink"><span class="cnormal">7@ is a fledgling group, made up mostly of emerging women artists from the northern suburbs. The group originally came together after attending art classes at the Carine West Coast College of TAFE, and share a passion and commitment to their art. The original exhibition was titled 7 @ Kings Park with an exhibition at Kings Park and the group of seven decided the name 7@ aptly described them as a group of seven up-to-date and responsive artists.</span></p> <p class="clink"><span class="cnormal">The work ranges from contemporary abstract to more traditional realist painting using a variety of media in a 2 and 3 dimensional format. Each artist has their own unique way of observing and recording: from the usual and identifiable to a more intimate close-up nuance that most do not observe. </span></p> <p class="clink"><span class="cnormal">In this exhibition, the group aims to explore a journey of exposing the inner self to the world. Delving beyond the external layer of ones normal space into areas of unfamiliar nakedness. Peeling away the layers that filter our consciousness to a deeper awareness, beyond the literal.</span></p> <p class="clink"><span class="cnormal">It is about venturing into interesting explorations into the human form and psyche in the 2004 environment and rediscovering the primal truth of nudity and the range of emotions that it evokes in a gentle soul.</span></p> <p class="clink"><span class="cnormal">Opening on Friday 8th October 2004 at 7.30-9pm</span></p> <p class="clink"><span class="cnormal">Exhibition open from Friday 8th October till Sunday 17th October 2004, 11am to 5pm daily.</span></p> <p class="cbold">Where I stand.</p> <p class="cnormal">An exhibition of diverse media<br> The Collage Art Group<br> (formally The Carine Art Group)</p> <p class="citalic">Opening hours: <br> Wednesday to Sunday <br> 12 noon 6pm</p> <p class="cbold">About The Collage</p> <p><span class="cnormal">The Collage is a collective of talented professional artists from all art disciplines - painting, sculpture, textiles, ceramics and, jewellery. Originally going by the name The Carine Art Group, the group decided to rename itself in order to describe its function more succinctly, but in a creative and playful manner. </span></p> <p class="cnormal">Consisting of twenty artists , members of the group met about 17 years ago through their association with The North Metropolitan College of TAFE, Carine, thus the interplay on the words College and Collage, referencing the groups diversity and the art term.</p> <p class="cnormal">Some members were lecturers in the Art Department of Carine TAFE; others were students many of whom went on to further studies, becoming lecturers themselves. After leaving TAFE, the group have continued with their annual camps to Rottnest Island, meeting regularly during the year, and holding group exhibitions. All members are now established and successful artists, exhibiting locally, some nationally and internationally and who have a strong commitment to art and each other. </p> <p class="cnormal">The Collage will be presenting their exciting and multifaceted works of art in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery and textiles. The work will be executed in many styles, modern, traditional, serious and light hearted and it is hoped that students and emerging artists will also find inspiration from this exhibition, and the public will find some outstanding art or an opportunity to purchase some early Christmas presents.</p> <p class="cnormal">The title Where I stand is a reference to the groups long standing affiliation with art, their own practice and each other. </p> <p class="cbold">ART ON THE MOVE presents a superb new touring exhibition </p> <p>The exhibition 3 Elements is a major step in the development of cross-cultural and cross-artform works presented and developed by three internationally recognised contemporary women artists from very different cultural backgrounds and artistic disciplines.</p> <p>For the past two years Western Australian artists <span class="citalic">Sandra Black</span> (ceramics) and<span class="citalic"> Anne Farren</span> (textiles) have been working with Japanese Sumi-e artist <span class="citalic">Tousui Tanaka</span> to develop a series of exciting installation works which explore the merging of traditional Japanese art forms with contemporary Western ideas and forms.</p> <p>3 Elements illustrates the potential for collaboration across artforms and between artists working from contrasting cultures and traditions with the arts. For more than 15 years, the three artists involved in this exhibition have developed a professional relationship and have actively demonstrated their commitment to cultural exchange and the promotion of their artforms internationally through exhibitions, exchange and promotional activity. This project takes the level of exchange between these three artists into direct collaboration and the exploration of cross-cultural exchange.</p> <p>The exhibition will have broad audience appeal as it presents cross-cultural and cross-artform collaboration and will also present a re-examination of traditional craft practices within the context of contemporary art practice.</p> <p> 3 Elements first opened at the Australian Embassy Japan in October 2002 and begins an Australian tour at the:</p> <p class="cbold">blend(er) gallery & workshop<br> November 12 - 21</p> <p><span class="cbold">Opening: </span>November 12, 6:30 - 9pm.<br> <span class="cbold">Gallery Hours: </span>12pm - 5pm daily</p> <p>Please join us for an <span class="cbold">Artist talk & Demonstration</span> on <span class="cbold">November 19, 10am - 12:30pm</span> by Sandra Black and Anne Farren. Well known and established WA artists, they will discuss their collaborative work and share their techniques used in the 3 Elements exhibition. Morning tea provided.</p> <p>3 Elements will tour regional Western Australia during 2003 and 2004.</p> <p><span class="cbold">For more information contact: </span><br> Katherine Kalaf<br> ART ON THE MOVE <br> Telephone 08 9227 7505 <br> Facsimile 08 9227 5304 <br> Email: <a href="mailto:artmoves@artonthemove.com.au" class="clink">artmoves@artonthemove.com.au </a></p>

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