Monthly News January This newsletter features the monthly events happening at the Holmes à Court Gallery @ Vasse Felix and the Holmes à Court Gallery @ no.10
THIS WEEK
Sharon Tassicker, avid arts worker, artist’s advocate and curator, has officially announced her retirement from her role as Collection and Exhibitions Manager for the Janet Holmes à Court Collection. She has dedicated twelve years to the collection, bringing her vast knowledge, tireless energy and bright spirit to the role.
Over the past decade Sharon has been responsible for numerous artist residencies, major loans across the country and a huge number of fantastic exhibitions, including; her first - She Speaks my Language (2006) featuring designs for wallpaper and fabric painted in Paris by Kathleen O’Connor; About this Place (2012), featuring works depicting places in the south of Western Australia, shown alongside works of Noongar and Yorga artists with their own depictions of the same places and; Kimberley Aboriginal Artists (2009) featuring the spectacular works of artists from four art centres, showcasing the strength, collaboration and expression of community through art practice. Sharon curated the significant Scratching the Surface (2017) exhibition alongside writing the catalogue essay and working on the associated book, Muse, which along with the exhibition offered a small window into an outstanding collection and collection practice.
Most recently Sharon has spearheaded an incredibly ambitious project two years in the making, Australiyaniality (2018). Working in collaboration with lead artists Matthew McVeigh and Curtis Taylor, Austaliyaniality delved into the heart of big questions concerning Australian identity, sense of place, wellbeing and belonging in this multifacted country in the twenty-first century. This itself, is a mere scratch on the surface of an extensive career and passionate dedication to the arts. We bid Sharon a heartfelt farewell.
Current Exhibition
Harald Vike, Perth Library, 1934, oil on canvas, 45.5 x 55.5 cm. Janet Holmes à Court Collection
Harald Vike, Spirit of the Man at Vasse Felix
Last Chance to see this exhibition! EXTENDED until the 10th February 2019!
Vike spent many years attempting to capture the brilliance of the Australian light in paint. He was a dedicated, prolific and highly motivated artist who created an impressive body of work. His work reflected a passion for nature, a curiosity about the city and a love of people.
Upcoming Exhibition
Richard Woldendorp, George Haynes, Darlington W.A., 1989 and George Haynes, InPrincipio, 2017
Vintage Portraits | Classic Paintings at Vasse Felix
Dates: 17 February - 26 May 2019
With an expansive and highly recognised career, Photographer Richard Woldendorp has captured exquisite landscape, breathtaking aerial and poignant portraiture photography. While he is best known for his geographic aerial images, this exhibition focuses on the human element, displaying recently acquired portraiture photographs of well-known Western Australian artists and pairing them with works of those artists from the Janet Holmes à Court Collection. Artists include, William Boissevain, Tom Gibbons, Guy Grey-Smith, George Haynes, Robert Juniper, Brian McKay, Kathleen O’Connor and Hal Missingham.
Other News
Works from the Janet Holmes à Court Collection, including Eubena Nampitjimn's, Tapulla 1990 (above),are on loan at the Art Gallery of Western Australia and will be on display as part ofDesert, River Sea, Portraits of the Kimberley: The Exhibition Experience. Curated by Carly Lane and Emilia Galatis, this exhibition is part of a six-year project with Kimberley Visual Arts showcasing the vibrant creative talent of Kimberley Artists. Supported by Rio Tinto.
