DATES – 31 March 2021 – 2 May 2021

LOCATION – Franklin Foreshore

Bob Frost has lived in The Huon Valley for the last 16 years and has seen it in all its moods. Always alert for the unexpected and the unusual, he always keeps his trusty camera under the seat of his car – just in case “that moment” presents itself.

Bob’s display in the Artbox will focus on this beautiful place. Animals and birds feature too as of course does the Huon Valley’s beautiful scenery.

You will see that his photos reflect catching a passing moment rather than a set piece setup.

Bob has been taking “snaps” for the last 64 years while travelling and working in many parts of the world. Alongside his up to date Nikon Coolpix P1000,
he still uses his very first camera – bought in Aden in 1957 – a Zeiss Ikon Contina.

Bob’s display will prompt visitors to the Artbox to choose their favourite picture. Someone will win their choice by way of draw taking place when the exhibition ends.

STAY HIDDEN, STAY STILL
Margie Kirk

27 February – 27 March 2021

Loongana Park, Cygnet

This exhibition is a collection of drawings Margie created to illustrate books. The first book is called Travelling Tasmanian Tigers and Margie is currently working on her second book, Quoll and Quill. Margie’s passion for drawing and native animals has come together to create uniquely Tasmanian books. Margie draws from her imagination to let the animals develop their own characteristics.

Margie’s medium is coloured pencils as she enjoys the intensity she achieves, as well as the textures by layering the colours.

Drawing and writing allows Margie to escape into a beautiful fantasy which takes her to a happy place. She would love to see that her work sparks interest in nature and Tasmanian wildlife, and may create the next generation of conservationists.

In Margie’s own words: “Welcome to my world of colour and fantasy! This is where I find myself lost in a world away from chaos and sadness. I am totally inspired by my surroundings, this unique island we all call home and all the creatures that also live her. I am also inspired by day to day people I meet and sometimes their characters come out in my work. It’s so exciting sitting down with sharpened pencils and blank paper to see where it takes you. I am so grateful that my passion for the environment and drawing can come together to create children’s books”.

INSIDE OUT

DATES – 1 February 2021 – 24 February 2021

LOCATION – 20b Church St, Geeveston

Chosen as the inaugural theme, Inside Out reflects the unique advantage of the professional exhibition space that is ARTBOX. The visually striking, thought-provoking display is sure to draw many visitors to Geeveston throughout the month of February.

The theme is topical as it can also be seen as a response to current times when people are spending longer inside than out due to covid-19. The theme is to be regarded as a starting point and is expected to be broadly interpreted through materials or subject matter.

Featured Artists

Anna Arden – Wong – www.instagram.com/annaardenwong

Jo-Anne Bateman

Stephanie Bremer-Trainor – https://www.instagram.com/embryopods/

Lisa Britzman – www.instagram.com/campo_de_flori

Bronwyn Clarke – www.instagram.com/bronwynclarkeceramics

Lysbeth Driessen – www.instagram.com/lysbethdriessenart

Wendy Edwards – www.instagram.com/wendyedwardsart

Cassy Faux – www.instagram.com/harvestandlight

Grace Gladdish – www.instagram.com/gladdish

Ulrike Hora – www.instagram.com/gladdish/

John Osborne

Marie Proctor – www.instagram.com/wakkytazcreations

Jennifer Raphael Bennett

Kat Scarlet – www.instagram.com/katscarlettattoo

Kellie Spicer – www.instagram.com/the.forgotten.tree

Inside Out is curated by Henrietta Manning and supported by the Regional Arts Fund.

ARTBOX exhibition – Inside Out 2

Inside Out Media Release

100 STORIES OF ADAMSONS PEAK
Ruth Lindsell, Dover District School students, Kristie Knight

11 December – 27 January 2021
Huon Highway, Dover (adjacent to the Cenotaph)

The exhibition was assembled by Ruth Lindsell, artist in residence at Dover District School, students from Dover District School, and local guest photographer Kristie Knight.

Paul County, a local passionate, qualified and experienced educator and photographer captured the story behind this exhibition which can be viewed as a story on the Huon Valley Tas website.

ARTBOX exhibition – 100 stories 1

RECHERCHE

DATES – 10 October 2020 – 8 November 2020

LOCATION – 25 Main Street, Huonville

 It will be difficult to describe my feelings at the sight of this solitary harbour situated at the extremities of the globe, so perfectly enclosed that one feels separated from the rest of the universe. Everything is influenced by the wilderness of the rugged landscape. With each step, one encounters the beauties of unspoilt nature.

……….Bruni d’Entrecasteaux 1792

Recherche. Say ruh-shair-shey

Or say choice, exquisite, inestimable, invaluable, priceless, prized, treasurable, valuable.

 My art practice and love of nature has its foundations in my childhood. Treasured memories of long summer camping/fishing trips with my family.  Then later as an adult living on an exquisite timber boat, held safe by the glowing varnished hull of celery top pine.  Choosing to learn to sail in the southern Tasmanian waters before venturing to the tropics. Prized walks in the south west.  And now living in a southern forest surrounded by nature, always birds close around and filling vistas of land and sea.

Those of us familiar with Australia’s most southerly all-weather anchorage can all easily imagine the awe that the French explorers felt on arrival in Recherche, and we hear Bruni d’Entrecasteaux speaking to us, telling us that what we see as familiar is of inestimable value, for all people and all time.

We have translated d’Entrecasteaux’s name into our language as ‘research’. Research requires careful noticing. But it is hard to notice small things, when we think we are familiar with what is in front of us?  I like to upscale birds to help our noticing, to show how exquisite they are, while precariously balancing other creatures to draw attention to the fact that all of their futures depends on us preserving what is, literally, priceless.

Instagram:        Wendyedwardsart

Website:          Wendyedwards.net.au

Recherche is curated by Henrietta Manning and supported by the Regional Arts Fund.

Instagram: henriettamanningartist

ARTBOX exhibition – Wendy Edwards – 2

DATES – 12 November 2020 – 7 December 2020

LOCATION – 6 Church St, Geeveston

Seniors Tell Their Stories explores and shares the stories of senior community members living in townships around the Huon Valley.

Created as part of the Huon Beings digital arts program, the project celebrates and highlights the lives of our senior residents, providing a platform for them to express their connection and love for the Valley. The portraits were captured by local photographer Liv Rooney.

The Seniors Tell Their Stories exhibition will also be shared to the community on the Huon Valley Council Instagram account, and we encourage you to share your stories of life in the Valley using the hashtag #huonbeings.

Faces of the Huon is a community arts project that aims to uncover and celebrate stories of diversity and harmony in the southernmost part of Tasmania.

Created for Harmony Week (15–21 March) as part of the Huon Beings digital arts program, the exhibition is the culmination of a series of interviews with local residents from a variety of backgrounds.

DATES – 7 September 2020 – 8 October 2020

LOCATION – 25 Main Street, Huonville

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