Kilmore Soldiers Memorial Hall
14 Sydney Street, Kilmore
2024 Art Show Dates & Times
Preview Opening Night:
Fri 12 April 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Art Show:
Sat 13 April 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 14 April 10:00am - 3:30pm
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Kilmore Soldiers Memorial Hall
14 Sydney Street, Kilmore
2024 Art Show Dates & Times
Preview Opening Night:
Fri 12 April 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Art Show:
Sat 13 April 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 14 April 10:00am - 3:30pm
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Click here to view the artworks which won Prizes and Award
Best Painting in Show
Nina Volk #308 ‘Bendigo at Night’
In this painting Nina shows a stunning handling of the watercolour medium. With a loose approach she has create an atmospheric painting that only suggests much of its subject. The selective use of soft edges holds the viewer’s engagement as our eyes moves around the painting recognising some shapes and imagining others. Tall iconic buildings are skillfully suggested through the haze of the day and are balanced by the smaller shapes in the foreground that enhance the painting’s perspective. A confident hand and earth colour palette only add to the appeal of this work. Congratulations Nina.
Best Oil
Fiona Bilbrough #15 ‘The Blue Ribbon’
It is the sense of natural light pouring over the objects in this still life that draws the viewer from across the room. Once closer there is a need to ponder over the elements painted. We can stay with the painting exploring deeper and deeper and then admiring how beautifully Fiona has painted each component. The element of mystery is ever present as edges are cleverly manipulated to keep the viewer’s eye moving around this painting. Such a successful painting begins with the selection of objects, arranging those objects and deciding how to light the arrangement. The care, time and consideration given at the planning stage has paid off for Fiona and it is hard to look away.
Best Watercolour
Terri MacDonald #168 ‘Girl in Blue’
What a delightful painting! Terri has shown skillful manipulation of the watercolour medium, creating many different textures from patent leather, hair, lace, fabric and more. Terri’s drawing ability is front and center in this painting as the little girl has a slightly uneasy stance as her attention is drawn from afar. I must ask you to look carefully at the girl’s right hand and how beautifully it has been painted as her plump little fingers curl under. So masterful!
Best Pastel
Pierina Sannia #260 ‘Detained’
Pierina leaves nothing unconsidered as her obvious eye for detail renders every area of her subject. Such detail is contrasted by the flat areas of the composition, enabling the eye to rest. Every surface from denim, hair jewellery to skin is communicated with sophistication and skill. I commend Pierina on her excellent drawing, evident through all her exhibits in this exhibition. Pierina has developed a beautiful way of handling the pastel medium that is to be celebrated.
Best Acrylic
Jayne Henderson #102 ‘Goulburn River Alexandra Vic”
This painting celebrates the textures of our Australian landscape. Using a limited palette Jayne takes us on a journey starting with a familiar tangle of bare tree trunks and branches; we are eventually led to explore the delicately painted background. A skillful use of light against dark keeps shapes defined. Jaynes sensitivity to mixing the correct value makes this well composed painting a success.
Best Any Other Medium
Vida Louise Pearson #210 ‘Adaption Gang-gang Cockatoos’
The detail in this print is commendable, particularly in the birds’ feathers. Vida has absolutely expressed the familiar character of these cockatoos through the care taken in designing this work. There is a gesture given to the cockatoos that communicates so much of their character. The successful composition and the use of colour with black on a soft white paper makes this eye catching from across the room.
Best Digital
Pauline Ellis #329 'Inferno'
Best Small Treasure
Yvonne De Vaile #53 ‘Margaret Ollie’
We know immediately who is looking back at us thanks to Yvonne’s sense of proportion and keen observation to get the facial features just where they need to be. Yvonne has used colour beautifully to create a patchwork of warm and cool colours to represent Margarets ageing skin. The close cropping of the subject tells us of a strong woman who knows her mind and would delight in telling you all about it! What an engaging painting.
Highly Commended
Robyn Riley #239 ‘Sebastian’
The quirky nature of this subject is very appealing. It is a brave painting, made successful by the decisions around the composition, in a notoriously difficult square format. The colour suggests a ‘look at me attitude’ as the subject exits his shell. Our eye is fixated on Sebastian as we explore his marvelous texture and unusual shapes. This watercolour painting makes me feel happy, I hope you have the same reaction to Robyn’s winning painting.
Highly Commended
Ben Winspear #318 ‘High Country Cherry Blossom’
The energy of this work is palpable. Through a clever use of brush work, colour and manipulation of valves Ben takes us on a journey through the High Country all the way to the grey blue mountains that are a majestic backdrop to all the texture and chaos of foliage and cherry blossom. Ben has created depth and a sense of serenity in this painting. Cherry blossom is balanced by birds flying above and a lovely patchwork of light and dark enables the viewer to travel through Ben’s beautiful painting.
Highly Commended
Linda Robinson #241 ‘Babbling Creek’
When looking at this painting I can hear the water flowing. Linda has used the pastel medium to its advantage as she brings colour and energy to the water as it flows over and around the rocks in this creek. I commend Linda on the confidence she shows in how she makes marks with the pastel, particularly in the lights of the water. The enjoyment Linda felt when making this painting transfers to the viewer as we explore this beautiful energetic, corner of a creek.
Best Photograph in Show
Amy Harkom #96 'Shelly Beach'
An interesting collection of shapes and colours makes for an attractive fun image. Colours and exposures are well balanced. A hint of summer that could linger 12 months of the year on your wall.
Highly Commended Photograph 1
Norm Stimson #280 'Sutton Grange Nightscape
A well-executed star shot capturing the milky way with a light painted derelict building and stone wall in the foreground. The tree on the right fills the negative space nicely although the white areas of its back could have its exposure reduced as it is a little distracting.
Highly Commended Photograph 2
Damien Lewis #161 'Jukebox Wallbox'
A nice presentation of a throwback to the juke box days. Colours not only match the era but complement each other. The view out the window leaves no doubt about the inspiration for the shot.u
Outstanding Achievement
Norm Stimson #281 'The Summoning'
The composition is very well done and the concept is almost “compelling”. To see it in its best light the subject, her reflection and the ghoul need to be a little lighter as they are currently a little lost.
Best Sculpture in Show
Aukje Van Vark #301 'Fair Play'
Aukje’s work displays good technique accompanied by the ability to succinctly portray the emotional tussle we are viewing. I feel that Aukje offers the suggestion that in much of life, we all partake in varying degrees of to and fro with opposing opinions, challenged abilities and varying beliefs. Congratulations Aukje.
Highly Commended Sculpture 1
Donna Lewis #163 'Water Lillies'
This piece created by Donna evokes a feeling of calm. Alongside the play of light and reflection she invites the viewer to partake in quiet contemplation.
Highly Commended Sculpture 2
Greta West #317 'Local Art Show'
What a fabulous depiction of this subject. All ages, genders, cultures and walks of life are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the appreciation of art. The techniques of carving and painting are wonderfully displayed.
