Trespass in Lyneham
An absorbing new show opens this week at the Front in Lyneham - new photographic works by Genevieve Swifte. The images in Trespass are like a series of visual poems: "Like a fault-line in rock which shifts after a quake, Swifte presents images activated by unexpected consonances: the crisp white of a feathered wing, flecked delicately in black, and the filigree patterns of lace adorning the body." Trespass, by Genevieve Swifte, opens at The Front Gallery, Shop 1 Wattle Place, Lyneham, on October 9 and runs until October 20.
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Wendy Fairclough at Narek
Are you at the coast this week? You probably are, and should head down Bermagui way to see the beautiful exhibition of works by Adelaide glass artist Wendy Fairclough at Narek Galleries. Her understated works often challenge the notion of glass being transparent and reflective, and examine accepted facets of everyday life. "Common to all, no matter what culture or religion, are the day-to-day activities surrounding food, ritual and work," says the gallery. "Common also are visions of beauty everywhere you look, but sometimes it requires an artist's understanding of light, colour and composition to see such in ordinary objects of daily life." Works by Wendy Fairclough are showing at Narek Galleries, Old Tanja Church, 1140 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Tanja, until November 17.
Atmosphere and magpies at Strathnairn
Two new shows have just opened at Strathnairn Arts in West Belconnen. Atmosphere is an exhibition of ceramics by Trenna Langdon and Ben Kendon, with a body of work "evoking beauty, serenity and above all else, joy, as they explore common ground between function and sculpture". And, for those who've already fallen victim to the dreaded swooping 'pies, look away. Magpies to Monoprints, an exhibition of prints by Annie Day and Robin Esra - the Printmaking Sisters, featuring their recent works with The Magpie Postcard Exchange. The Sisters are presenting prints and postcards featuring "one of our best-known avian citizens", and they'll also be presenting printmaking workshops in the Strathnairn Woolshed until Monday, covering different printmaking techniques. AtmosphereMagpies to Monoprints, by Robin Ezra and Annie Day, are showing at Strathnairn Arts, 90 Stockdill Drive, Holt, until October 19.
Haptic Gaze at Tuggeranong
Another show about the cross-wiring of the senses, this time touch and gaze. A joint exhibition by Di Broomhall, Emily Casey and Kerry Shepherdson, Haptic Gaze is all about evoking a sense of touch via the eyes: "Each artist shares the idea that a subconscious dialogue takes place between our body, mind and our senses in the making and viewing of art. They describe this conversation as a form of 'haptic' where the 'gaze' replaces the anticipated physical action 'touch'." The end result is a multi-sensory experience that "offers heightened awareness of self". Are you ready for this? Haptic Gaze is showing at Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 137 Reed Street, Greenway, until October 25.
Bloom linger breathe
Lani Davidson is showing works in Manuka exploring her relationship and connection with nature through etchings and sketches. "She investigates how nature's strength, melancholy, fragility and finality sustain and inspire her art practice," says CCAS. "Using motifs of reflection and serenity, Davidson wishes to encourage viewers to contemplate their own internal landscape and their own spiritual journey." Bloom linger breathe, by Lani Davidson, is showing at Canberra Contemporary Art Space, 19 Furneaux Street, Manuka, until October 12.
Working Title
I love an artist with a strong sense of self. Video artist Oscar Capezio describes himself as "an elusive art-trickster and conceptual strongman", which is enough for me – I'm in! But wait, what's his show about? "Working Title is a video installation that documents interplay between form and function, creation and deconstruction," says M16. "The video-loop presents documented actions performed in the aisles of a Home Improvement megastore and furniture made of objects pulled directly from the shelves. This playful 'try before you buy' performance with everyday construction materials, transports the artistic work ('is this working', 'this could use a little more work', 'maybe try this') from the intimate space of the artist's studio, and places it in the commercial space of mega-DIY consumption." Working Title, by Oscar Capezio, is showing at M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, until October 19. There will be an artist floor-talk on October 18 at 2pm.
Upclose and Outback
Giving a new perspective on the whole "bush capital" thing we live in, two Canberra oil painters are giving their own perspective of the Australian landscape at the old Ginninderra Schoolhouse Gallery. Sandra House makes "expressive up close paintings that depict scenes around Canberra, bushland and homesteads in an atmospheric but distinctively delightful style". Jim Garrett, conversely, has outback landscapes capturing "Australia's panoramic vastness, moods and melding colours". Upclose and Outback, by Sandra House and Jim Garrett is showing at the Old Ginninderra School House, Sweet Copper Cafe, Gold Creek, Nichols, until October 31.
Four Winds celebrates Olga Masters
The much-loved Bermagui festival is on next weekend, and is celebrating the life of distinguished journalist and writer Olga Masters, who was born in Pambula in 1919. Six of her very well-known children – she once described them as "finest books" - will be "coming home" to share their memories of her, including investigative journalist Chris Masters, rugby league commentator Roy Masters and film director Quentin Masters. The Olga Masters Sunday will be filled with conversation, local food, stories and a radio play, "all entwined to give a sensual impression of Olga Master's work and leave us reflecting on universal themes of the human condition - resilience, violence, love, honesty and creativity". Coming Home Olga Masters Festival is on October 10-12 at Cobargo and Bermagui. For ticketing information and a full program, visit olgamastersfestival.com
