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PAST EXHIBITIONS |
| 2004 |
CHICKS THAT CLICK until February 29 (Bill and Maureen Mann Gallery) Women photographers from the collection - includes pictorialist works, early 2Oth Century, iconic images and contemporary works, covering a range of photographic techniques. |
REPLICA January 6 – March 7 (Community Gallery Large scale photographs exploring the automation and the mechanisation of society by presenting non-human forms on a human scale. |
LOVE LETTERS OF A CHINESE LADY January 6 – March 14 (Photographic Gallery).
Photograms by Castlemaine photographer Julie Millowick based on 19th Century letters written by 18 year-old Kwei-li to her diplomat husband overseas. |
SEEING THE SUBLIME February 3 – March 21 (Handbury Gallery) Retrospective exhibition of oils, watercolours and drawings by Richard Clements (1951-1999). Known for his monumental works, Clements monumental paintings convey intense energy and a struggle between light and dark. Curated by Hamilton Art Gallery. |
ON THE LAND - OFF THE LAND March 2 – May 2 (Bill and Maureen Mann Gallery).
Photographs by Sydney phototographer John Immig taken during his visit to the Wimmera in March 2003. Includes images of VIDA, the Wool Factory, Café Bagdad and local people. (A feature of the Art is … a changing land Festival) |
WOOL AWAY!! March 9 – May 2 (Community Gallery) Naïve paintings by local artist Eric Neville featuring woolsheds and the wool industry. Eric’s paintings are based on his memories and old family photographs. (A feature of the Art is … a changing land Festival) |
FLATLANDS March 23 – May 16 (Handbury Gallery) Paintings and works on paper by Donald-born Philip Hunter, inspired by the Wimmera landscape. (A feature of the Art is … a changing land Festival) |
OUR LAND - TEXTILES March 23 – April 25 (Federation Room) Contemporary textiles exhibition curated by Tamworth artist Glenys Mann. Coincides with the Textiles forum to be held at Longerenong College in April. (A feature of the Art is …a changing land Festival) |
BLASTED TREES March 16 – May 9 (Photographic Gallery) Prints and small sculptures by Tim Jones who created the ‘scar tree’ sculpture at City Gardens Estate, Horsham. (A feature of the Art is …a changing land Festival) |
AGE OF INNOCENCE May 4 – August 1 (Bill and Maureen Mann Gallery) Photographs from the collection depicting of children. Includes works by Chris Barry, Don Burrows, Sandy Edwards, Jon Rhodes, John Immig, Melanie Le Guay, Konrad Winkler, Marketa Luskacova. |
FROM BEHIND CLOSED DOORS May 4 – June 27 (Community Gallery) A creative response to family violence. Artworks created by support groups for people affected by family violence, to promote their health and wellbeing. Curated by Child and Family Services, Ballarat |
MARIANNE MIDELBURG May 11 – July 4 (Photographic Gallery) Close-up photography of nature by Bendigo photographer Marianne Midelburg. The images explore pattern texture and colour. |
IRON MAN: JEFF THOMSON May 18 – July 11 (Handbury Gallery) Sculpture in corrugated iron by New Zealand artist Jeff Thomson. He created the parapet and canopy sculptures whilst here as artist in residence in 1997. Opening & artist’s talk Wednesday 19 May, 7.30pm |
NAIDOC WEEK EXHIBITION June 29 – August 15 (Community Gallery)
An exhibition showcasing indigenous artist of the region and celebrating NAIDOC week. |
PATTERN COLOUR TEXTURE FORM July 6 – August 29 (Photographic Gallery).
Sydney photographer Kevin Diletti explores abstract designs formed by nature. |
LOUIS KAHAN: DRAWING ON LIFE July 13 – September 5 (Handbury Gallery) Retrospective exhibition curated by McClelland Gallery. |
BIRDS OF A FEATHER August 3 – October 24, 2004 (Bill and Maureen Mann Gallery).
Biennial exhibition of selected images of Australian birds from the Bill and Maureen Mann Collection of wildlife art. Artists include Nicholas Pike, Annette Taylor, Brett Jarrett, Janet Flinn, Pete Walton, Robert Mancini and Steve Morvell. |
HUGH JENKIN PHOTOGRAPHIC AWARD August 17 – October 17 (Community Gallery).
Photographic prize for secondary students of the region. Sponsored by the Horsham Rotary Club ($1,000 in prize money). |
EM’ BEDDED August 31 – October 17 (Photographic Gallery) Works by Timothy Bateson investigating notions of self portraiture, masculine identity and sexuality. The images are a mix of large-scale canvases and glossy digital photographs |
WIMMERA NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC AWARD September 7 – October 31 (Handbury Gallery).
Biennial award and exhibition for photographers, organised in conjunction with the Horsham Photographic Club. |
GRAMPIANS REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH EXHIBITION October 19 – November 28 (Community Gallery).
Curated by Ballarat Health Services to celebrate Mental Health Week, the exhibition includes the winning artworks in the Grampians Psychiatric Services calendar art competition. |
SCORCHED EARTH October 19 –December 12 (Photographic Gallery) Paintings and prints interpreting the landscape of this region by Jung-based artist, John Quinn. The works are a response to the recent drought in the Wimmera. Opening will be an event of the Regional Arts Australia Conference. |
NATIVE TITLE BUSINESS November 4, 2004 – January 9, 2005 (Handbury Gallery).
Contemporary indigenous art including painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking and installation. On tour from the Gurang Land Council (Aboriginal Corporation) |
NINE TO FIVE – IMAGES OF WORK October 26, 2004 – January 2, 2005 (Bill and Maureen Mann Gallery).
Documentary images of people in the workplace. Includes Matthew Sleeth’s series of the Cox and Rizetti Foundry in Collingwood; John Immig’s Afghan refugees abattoir at Young, NSW; Wolfgang Sievers’ “Ropemaking”; and images by John Werrett who workplaces in the early 1990s. |
VACANT November 30, 2003 – late January 2005 (Community Gallery)
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FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA December 14, 2004 – February 6, 2005 (Photographic Gallery)
Images of the Australian landscape and natural environment by Rupanyup photographer, Michael Matthews. |
Image: Matthew SLEETH, Security, 2005-08, type c photograph on dibond aluminium, purchased through the Horsham Art Gallery Trust Fund with the assistance of the Robert Salzer Foundation, 2009. © Reproduced courtesy of the artist. |
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