Isabel Foster: The Challenge of Colour

Explore delightfully bright, bold and bizarre textiles created by 92-year old artist Isabel Foster.

Isabel’s extensive body of work shows her lifetime’s devotion to needle and thread, colour and the ingenious use of the finest materials.

As a child born between two world wars, Isabel was raised in a time where thrift was given and home furnishings were handmade. This upbringing planted the seeds of resilience, independence and creativity, which have become the hallmarks of this remarkable textile artist.

Isabel’s passionate works highlight the ability to break with conventions and push her creative boundaries.

The exhibition will feature signature pieces from Isabel’s long career spanning 45 years.

Video of the Exhibition Opening available here
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Carolyn Henry: Still. Life. People.

Inspired by 15th century German painter, printmaker and mathematician Albrecht Dürer, Carolyn Henry uses the medium of scratchboard to explore portraiture, expressiveness of hands and the rendering of still life.

The cycle of life, birth and ageing are represented in this body of work in a medium usually known for its illustrative qualities in the printing industry prior to computers. Carolyn has set herself the challenge of taking an unforgiving medium and bending it to her will.

Carolyn Henry is the winner of the 2013 She exhibition award at Walker St Gallery.

Scott Darling: Memories and Impressions

Scott’s oil paintings are serene, romantic, peaceful, and reflective. Sometimes he paints a memory; other times impressions of places he’s seen. Taking a little from here and there to mould and melt together until the gloominess of a hard day’s work is pierced through with the light of serenity.

His subjects vary from the Melbourne’s impressive skyline and crowded streets to simple gardens, towering manors, quaint cottages, and country haunts. Come and take a walk with Scott and find your soul refreshed as you journey through a world reminiscent of your own deepest and dearest ‘Memories and Impressions’.

Carolyn Henry: Scratch Board Demonstration

Carolyn will be demonstrating the Scratch Board technique in the Jarmbi Gallery, this is an exciting opportunity to learn about an innovative medium which produces some striking results.

Inspired by 15th century German painter, printmaker and mathematician Albrecht Dürer, Carolyn Henry uses the medium of scratchboard to explore portraiture, expressiveness of hands and the rendering of still life.

Carolyn Henry is the winner of the 2013 She exhibition award at Walker St Gallery.

FREE ENTRY, Demonstration commences at 11am.

Dandenong Ranges Open Studios

Featuring many hills artists working across a range of mediums, Open Studios provides a unique insight into our artists' work environments as well as their art practice. The Dandenong Ranges has a rich and vibrant artistic heritage which continues today. Open Studios allows local artists to share their artwork and gives visitors the opportunity to get an inside look into the eclectic and often hidden art world of the hills.

Open Studios Weekend

Saturday and Sunday
3rd and 4th of May 2014
All studios are open between 10am and 5pm

Balance: Open Studios Group Exhibition

22nd April to 18th May 2014
Jarmbi Gallery, Burrinja
Cnr Glenfern Road and Matson Drive, Upwey, VIC 3158
Opening: Thursday 17 April at 7pm

For more info on Open Studios visit www.openstudios.org.au