It is now too late to be a very useful thing to comment (it closes in a 38
minutes) but today was my opportunity to see this Exhibition on native bird
feathers at Nishi Gallery. Especially after my last month COG talk about
identifying feathers. This was a very nicely done exhibition, with a
combination of artistic styles showing feathers in isolation or some in
combinations. The paintings were really nicely done with great feel for
texture. Paintings of course obscured sizes, which makes the identity
sometimes harder to pick. There was a good feel for selections with lots of
choice for the distinctive, colourful or interesting, so I could identify
most quite easily. Nearly all were identified correctly. At least two glass
frames showed selections of real feathers (parrots & S-c Cockatoo) these
were really well done considering how very difficult it is to line up lots
of little feathers and frame them together (I know as I have tried it too).
Really impressive delicate work.
Then I came home to watch the repeat of the TV tribute to William T Cooper.
He said he is rarely happy that he has done a great job - or similar words,
wow he still left everyone else way behind.......
Philip
-----Original Message-----
From: David McDonald (personal)
Sent: Sunday, 26 April 2015 8:31 PM
To: CanberraBirds
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Subject: Fwd: Exhibtion on native bird feathers at Nishi
Gallery May 8th
Forwarded message:
Hi there, I would like to extend an invitation to come to the opening of
an exhibition that might be of interest to your community.
It's a collection of paintings, drawings and textiles depicting native
Australian bird feathers.
I have met a few members of your community whilst looking for the
feathers of the powerful owl living in Turner, and I would love to be
able to let them know about this exhibition.
The exhibition opens on the night of the 8th of May, 6-9pm and closes on
Sunday the 17th of May. I hope to see you there.
Kind Regards,
Meg Morton
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List manager message:
Further info is at http://www.newacton.com.au/enjoy which explains:
Saturday May 9
of birds
Canberra artist Meg Morton explores the fallen leaves and forgotten
feathers of the Australian landscape.
The exhibition draws attention to the overlooked details in our
landscape with an extensive suite of drawings, paintings and textiles.
Opening night: Friday 8th May, 6pm
Open daily: 9-17 May
Weekdays: 11am-3pm
Weekends: 11am-4pm
Nishi Gallery, 17 Kendall Lane, NewActon
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