At our first Art Appreciation for the year we listened to an artist's talk by Chris O’Brien. Chris is an artist associated with a gallery which caters for people with disabilities.
Chris took us through his development as an artist by photos of his work and he had several examples of his work to show. Chris is interested in old houses and makes models of them, amongst other things. He lives in Reservoir which is near Brunswick and Brunswick has lots of examples of old houses. In addition, Chris likes to make models of some of his relatives' houses, specifically his Aunt's house. He makes his models out of a variety of materials - clay - cardboard - felt - carpet - cloth. He also does painting, printmaking, sculpture, sculpture and video. He sometimes includes cartoon and TV heroes in his work.
Chris's exhibition, 'Oh the Places I've Seen', is currently on display at the Benalla Art Gallery Shop.
Chris took us through his development as an artist by photos of his work and he had several examples of his work to show. Chris is interested in old houses and makes models of them, amongst other things. He lives in Reservoir which is near Brunswick and Brunswick has lots of examples of old houses. In addition, Chris likes to make models of some of his relatives' houses, specifically his Aunt's house. He makes his models out of a variety of materials - clay - cardboard - felt - carpet - cloth. He also does painting, printmaking, sculpture, sculpture and video. He sometimes includes cartoon and TV heroes in his work.
Chris's exhibition, 'Oh the Places I've Seen', is currently on display at the Benalla Art Gallery Shop.
At First Mondays on Monday 4 March from 10 to 11 am, Bill Young, master printmaker, will discuss some of his insights and highlights of his 48 years as a printmaker for artists. Bill has worked from his studio in the King Valley since 1990. Join us at the gallery's Munro and Sargent Cafe after Bill's talk for coffee and conversation!
Neville Gibb
