Mamas in the Hood Exhibition - Pine Rivers Art Gallery - opens October 7th

Mamas in the Hood 

October 5 – November 5, 2011

 
Opening event Friday, October 7 - Refreshments served from 6pm – All welcome

An exhibition of the works of four female artists exploring motherhood, art, politics, contemporary life and society.


Opening night guest speaker: Anita West has built a sustainable art career over 25 years whilst raising a family and understands the extra commitment and dedication needed.
She shares her experiences to pursue creative endeavours amongst the backdrop of caring for children.



About the Artists:
Candice Herne describes herself as a Pop artist who uses advertising materials, technology and everyday mundane objects to highlight the ordinary elements of culture.

Katrina Stirling combines paint, ink, collage and poetry to comment on social environments.

Sandra Landolt is a Kinetic sculptor and Video Artist who makes art that contains moving parts, generally powered by wind, motor or the viewer.

Chrys Zantis creates installations using sculptured knitting and materials. 

Workshops and Activities
Mums and Bubs workshop (children of all ages welcome)  

Wednesdays Oct 12 & 19.  FREE  (Self paced activity between 11am to 2pm)

Artist Candice Herne will work with parents and the under 5’s, using printing techniques with paint to create festive cards and wrapping paper for Christmas. Everyone welcome.

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Who Does She Think She Is? Film, Morning Tea and Artist Discussion

Saturday, October 15th 10.30am - 12.30pm FREE

 “In a half-change world, women often feel they need to choose mothering or working? Your children’s well being, or your own? Who does She Think She Is, a documentary by Academy award winning film maker Pamela Tanner Boll, features five fierce women who refuse to choose”. Join us for a special screening and discussion.

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Erosion Bundles demonstration with Katrina Stirling (as pictured)

Tuesday Oct 25 11am – 12.30pm FREE 

Katrina shares the secrets of creating the stained surfaces that inspire her whimsical works.

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Animation Workshop with Sandra Landholt 

Saturday November 5. 1.00 – 3.30pm $20.00
 

Join video artist Sandra Landholt and learn how to create a stop start animation using free animating software, basic materials such as found and recycled objects and a webcam.  Students will make a CD of their animation.

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Upcoming events

At Pine Rivers Gallery....

Mental Health Week Exhibition. October 5 – 15 

The gallery is once again hosting this annual exhibition showcasing the work of people who experience a mental illness.

Treasure Trove Exhibition. October 19 – November 5
 An exhibition of works inspired by the old masters by the students of the U3A (University of the Third Age) under the tuition of Lillian Tebesceff. See over for programme details.

Moreton Bay Region Youth Art Awards. October 22 – 30

Monday to Friday: Strathpine Community Centre 3pm - 6pm. 

Weekends: 10am – 4pm
Students from all over the region will be competing for over $4000 in prizes at this annual event. This is an exhibition to inspire and delight art lovers of every age.
 

For more information contact the Pine Rivers Art  Gallery, 

Monday  – Saturday  between 10am – 4pm, on 3480 6941