Monday, 21 March 2011 05:08
Montsalvat Extension
As I suspected, a Month in Montsalvat just wasn't enough. It officially ends today but I still want to bring you a special tribute to Matcham Skipper, a piece about teacher David Moore, a final look at Dena Ashbolt's work, a feature on artist Liz Nettleton and some insights into the future of Montsalvat from Morag Fraser. To tell you the truth, I'm going to miss the excuse to go out there every couple of days, so I suspect this wont be the last of Montsalvat for Isiiad.
Incidentally, next week, I'm starting a series featuring a selection of artists from the Nillumbik Open Studio Program. There's some great stuff going on in little studios all over Nillumbik.
"Urge" -A Celebration
"Urge"- A Celebration The night after Susan Reddrop delivered her work to the MARS Gallery for this exhibition, she delivered another precious gift to the world. That night, her… More…
Liz Nettleton
Liz Nettleton I came across Liz's work at the exhibition Symbols of Loss and Recovery at Montsalvat. So I hopped in my car yesterday and headed out to her studio at Hurstbridge to… More…
Montsalvat's Peacocks
Montsalvat's Peacocks I've succumbed to the beauty of Montsalvat's peacocks. The much loved, oft photographed peacocks were on display when I visited a week ago and I couldn't… More…
jan preston
Jan Preston When I was young, my dear old Dad introduced me to Dixieland Jazz. Whenever it came on the radio he would get this big grin on his face and point out features of the… More…
Mariella McKinley
Mariella McKinley Photograph courtesy of the artist. Just when I thought Montsalvat couldn't possibly do anything more to delight me, I met Mariella McKinley. She's been working… More…
More Montalvat
More Montsalvat As these photos will show, the buildings at Montsalvat have aged beautifully. To the left of these arches sits the first dwelling to be built. It's referred to… More…
Carbon Obscura
Carbon Obscura While this work was created in May 2007 at Montsalvat, it's worth revisiting in the light of the Red Chair event at Montsalvat this week. The artist, Lloyd Godman… More…
Dena Ashbolt's Grand Finale
Dena Ashbolt's Grand Finale. It seems fitting that the last post in the official Month in Montsalvat series should be the final pics of Dena Ashbolt's stunning work, done during… More…
Susan Reddrop cont...
Susan Reddrop cont... (Front) Theses photos came in today from Susan Reddrop. Another great piece. Here's a commentary in her own words... "called 'Table Ornament for… More…
Sue Thomas
Sue Thomas Sue enjoys nothing more than playing around with textile ideas in her tiny studio at Montsalvat. She shares the studio with her daughter Amy Skipper, grand daughter of… More…
Violins, flutes and Japanese Ink painting.
David Brown... violin maker, Shakuhachi flute maker and Sumi-e painter... Yes that's right, one artist, many skills. Add an Aikido master with 6th dan to that already impressive… More…
Timothy Clarkson Ceramic Artist
Timothy Clarkson Ceramic Artist The great news from Montsalvat is that more studios have been made available for new artists to join the arts community there. Before Christmas I… More…
Montsalvat extension
Montsalvat Extension As I suspected, a Month in Montsalvat just wasn't enough. It officially ends today but I still want to bring you a special tribute to Matcham Skipper, a piece… More…
David Moore teacher Montsalvat
David Moore- Teacher Montsalvat David Moore teaches oil painting in the cottage at Montsalvat. He's been teaching there for many years and has a dedicated following of students,… More…
Nillumbik Prize 2011
Nillumbik Prize 2011 Peter Wegner Man Resting 2011 Oil on canvas 153x123cm (detail) The Nillumbik Prize Exhibition opens at Montsalvat's Barn tomorrow evening at 6pm. I whipped in… More…
New Montsalvat Studio for Jeanette Dyke
New Montsalvat Studio for Jeanette Dyke I'm pretty happy working from home at my little piece of Warrandyte heaven, but I have to admit that this workspace did have me feeling… More…
Simon Baigent
Simon Baigent at Montsalvat Simon has lived and worked at Montsalvat since 1973. He is tightly woven into the fabric of the place. Staff at The Meeting Pool (Montsalvat's… More…
Stonework and sculptural details.
Stonework and sculptural details. On my first visit to Montsalvat, I noticed the big picture. The buildings, the large sculptures, the steps, stairs and pathways. The things that… More…
Michael Schlitz Winner of The Rick Amor Print Prize
Michael Schlitz- Winner of the Rick Amor Print Prize 2011 Desert Girl woodcut on kozo 76x56cm Of his winning piece, Michael says, "Desert Girl is an amalgam of two personalities I… More…
Congratulations to Peter Wegner, winner of the 2011 Nillumbik Prize
Congratulations to Peter Wegner! Winner of the 2011 Nillumbik Prize. Peter Wegner Man Resting 2011 oil on canvas, 153x123cm (detail) I know that you've seen this photo of Peter's… More…