Personal Histories Artist Book Exhibition


Bringing together artists from around the globe to share their own stories in artist book form. Sharing similarities, diversities and individual perspectives. Highlighting the dynamic world of artist books.

REDLAND MUSEUM: 12 October - 30 November 2014
REDLAND ART GALLERY: 29 March - 10 May 2015
UNSW CANBERRA: 28 September - 11 December 2015

For more information please contact the Coördinator, Robyn Foster (email: fostered@tpg.com.au.)


Saturday 11 October 2014

REDLAND MUSEUM - EXHIBITION PREVIEW


The first Personal Histories exhibition opens tomorrow at 10am.
Heartfelt thanks to all the artists 
who have put their trust in this project over the last 12 months
 and contributed works to make this excellent show become a reality.
There are some truly amazing artworks (and personal histories) here.

Herewith a few snapshots taken at the end of installation this week.
Hopefully a few better quality images will be taken at the opening tomorrow.

I look forward to meeting all the artists who are attending tomorrow and throughout the show.

























21 comments:

  1. It looks lovely. I am sorry I didn't have the time to present a piece, too.But perhaps I'll manage a weekend in Brisbane before it comes down...

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    1. Thanks Di, let me know if you do make it to Brisvegas and maybe we can meet up.

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  2. Dear Rob, Congratulations! Looks like some lovely work there, and I love the space. It has just the right feel for the topic. Ian and I plan to get down as soon as we can. Sorry I couldn't make it to today's opening, but 10am just isn't happening for me these days.

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  3. Thanks Amanda. Missed you at the opening :( but totally understand :) Had some great feedback from both artists and visitors. Let me know if you do make it down and I'll come meet you there if I can.

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  4. A brilliant and beautifully put together show Robyn - a real pleasure to visit. I hope you enjoy a mini-break before the next one, we are so looking forward to it. Go well.

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    1. Hi Fiona, it was brilliant to have both you and Barry at the opening. Your support throughout this project has been immeasurable and it was wonderful to finally meet you in person.

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  5. Marvellous.Congratulations for such a fantastic show and to all those participating.

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    1. Thank you Maya. The quality of work in the show is what makes it so fantastic and it's really fascinating reading about all the different 'Personal Histories'.

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    1. grazie per mettere la vostra fiducia in me e di essere parte di tutto questo, Angela :)

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  7. Beautifully installed!! Wishing I could be there!!

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    1. Thanks Lesley, I wish all the artists could see it in person. I shall get on to the online exhibition ASAP. Your work has certainly garnered a lot of interest with its connections to your close family history.

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  8. Prachtige tentoonstelling te zien op de foto's.
    Mooie locatie en gevarieerd werk. proficiat aan alle deelnemers!

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  9. Dank je wel voor je mooie reactie, Marleen :)

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  10. The show looks amazing. You have worked so hard on this project and it shows.

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    1. Thanks Jac, I'm so glad it's all come to fruition well - for everyone involved.

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  11. I second Jac's words!
    Congratulations everyone involved and wish I could see it in person.

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    1. Thanks Sandra, 1st installation amazing - more amazing things to come - certainly a case of many hands making great books :)

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  12. Gosh what a wonderful show ! Have you produced a catalogue? I just tried to figure out who made the lyrically painted concertina book in photo no 14 by going back through the blog to the beginning but can't find out who did it... a beautiful work!

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    1. Hi Mo, on-line catalogue in production as we speak. The concertina book you enquire about is by Australian Artist Catherine Gibb and is about her experience growing up along the East Coast of Australia. Catherine is an ecologically minded artist and great thought goes into the materials that make up her artworks. I shall let her know you appreciated her work - thanks for taking the time to comment on it.

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    2. thank you for getting this wonderful show happening, such a labour of love & passion!

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