Exhibitions and public programs August–December 2019 Exhibition dates 1–18 August 12–29 September 24th Annual B’nai B’rith Victoria Robyn Cottew Jewish Youth Art Competition Icons of Japan 1–18 August 3–27 October Art Collection showcase: Glen Eira City Council Small sculptures, jewellery Youth Services and ceramics 2019 Youth Art Exhibition Gallery Annexe 3–27 October 22 August–8 September Glen Eira Libraries Twenty Melbourne Painters My Brother Jack Awards Society Gallery Annexe 22 August–8 September 2 November–15 December Glen Eira Artists’ Society Stories in clay: Portraits Arthur Merric Boyd Pottery Gallery Annexe 12–29 September Phil Kreveld A landscape of memories Front cover image: Inside front cover image: Arthur Merric Boyd Pottery, Murrumbeena, Arthur Merric Boyd Pottery, Murrumbeena, Melbourne (manufacturer) (manufacturer) Arthur Boyd (potter and decorator) Neil Douglas (potter and decorator) Tea service 1948 (detail) Decanter c.1950 Earthenware Earthenware National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne (a-b) 42.0 x 12.0 x 10.0 cm (overall) Purchased from Admission Funds, 1983 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne (D26.a-h-1983) Kenneth Hood Bequest Fund, 2012 (2012.27 a-b) ©Arthur Boyd’s work reproduced with the permission of Bundanon Trust 1–18 August 24th Annual B’nai B’rith Victoria Jewish Youth Art Competition The Jewish Youth Art Competition and Exhibition aims to develop and enhance the artistic abilities of youth aged 11 to 18. This important annual exhibition showcases the innovative artworks created by talented Jewish youth, including drawings, paintings, multimedia, sculpture, digital media and photography. Dion Fibishenko I left my kippah at home 2017 Oil on wood Winner of the first prize for drawing and painting. 2018 Jewish Youth Art Competition, 16–18 age group Bialik College 1–18 August Gallery Annexe Art Collection showcase: Small sculptures, jewellery and ceramics A diverse selection of small sculptures, jewellery and ceramics from Council’s Art Collection are featured in this exhibition. Dating from the 1970s through to 2011, this dynamic group of works by Australian artists were acquired by Council through purchase, gift or donation. Robert Baines Hey True Blue, Brooch 2011 Silver, powdercoat, electroplate, paint 6.8 x 12.0 x 7.5 cm Glen Eira City Council Art Collection 22 August–8 September Twenty Melbourne Painters Society The 101st annual exhibition of this prestigious group of traditional realist painters promises to generate great interest amongst collectors and the public. This year’s major exhibition will feature works of excellence in tonal realism and impressionism for the enjoyment of Gallery visitors. Presented by Jenny Pihan Fine Art. Joseph Zbukvic Forum Theatre 2019 Watercolour on paper 52 x 35cm 22 August–8 September Gallery Annexe Glen Eira Artists’ Society Portraits Portrait works by Glen Eira Artists’ Society (GEAS) members are featured in this exhibition. Celebrating the 10th year anniversary of the Society, the exhibition includes paintings, drawings, photography, and other mediums. Around one hundred local artists and supporters, past and present, are acknowledged for their contribution to the art group. Characters from public life, the GEAS individual artists, and people from assisting groups such as the Rotary Club of Caulfield are depicted. A multimedia display surveys the extensive activities GEAS engage with in the local community. Gillian Schofield Jack Campbell, MBE, Rotarian 2016 Camp-fired willow charcoal on canvas 40 x 40 cm 12–29 September 12–29 September Phil Kreveld Robyn Cottew A landscape Icons of Japan of memories Phil Kreveld Robyn Cottew In 1954 I wanted to be an artist 2019 Maiko 2019 Oil on linen Washi and Chiyogami paper 71 x 61 cm 70 x 50 cm This exhibition features paintings and drawings by local artist Phil A journey through the traditions, culture and icons of Japan, seen through Kreveld which address themes of personal history, identity and memory. a unique Japanese cutting art technique. Using traditional Japanese As the artist describes: ‘Memories are part of the mind’s eye, gaining a papers and fabrics, the artist explores Japanese cultural identity through life of their own. My diaries, filled with sketches, stories and annotations, themes of old and new, traditions, architecture and gardens, festivals and re-read and looked at, become paintings. In their execution, I relive icons. Popular and also lesser known icons of Japan will be referenced, distant encounters and see markers along the road I left behind.’ along with stories to inform and capture the audience. Artist’s floor talk Artist’s floor talk Friday 20 September at midday Friday 27 September at 12.30pm Join Phil Kreveld for a discussion about the themes addressed in his Join Robyn Cottew for a talk about her exhibition and the traditional practice and the artworks included in the exhibition. Japanese cutting techniques used in her work. 3–27 October 3–27 October Gallery Annexe Glen Eira City Council Youth Services Glen Eira Libraries 2019 Youth Art Exhibition My Brother Jack Awards 2019 Ella Smart (aged 20) and father Steven Smart Life. Be in it 2018 Pastel on paper Winner of the Senior Award Category 2018 Youth Art Exhibition The 2019 Youth Art Exhibition is your chance to see the amazing talents of emerging young artists in the City of Glen Eira. This annual event, hosted by Glen Eira Youth Services, brings together all mediums of art into an exciting display open to family, friends and the wider community. Children, youth and families are welcome to drop into the Gallery during the exhibition and engage in creative paper art activities. A display showcasing the winning short stories, poems and photographs of the 2019 My Brother Jack Awards. Floor talk Friday 11 October at midday Members of the Youth Leadership Team will discuss what goes on behind the scenes in the development of the Youth Art Exhibition. Arthur Merric Boyd Pottery, Murrumbeena, Melbourne (manufacturer) 2 November–15 December John Perceval (potter and decorator) Coffee service 1956 (detail) Earthenware National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Gift of Alex and Edward Rose, 1990 (D31. a-h-1990) Stories in clay: Arthur Merric Boyd Pottery ©John Perceval/Copyright Agency, 2019 This exhibition celebrates the creative achievements of Arthur Merric Boyd (AMB) pottery one of Australia’s most innovative, significant and vibrant post-war potteries. Established in 1944 by artists Arthur Boyd and John Perceval together with philosopher and artist Peter Herbst, the pottery was located at 500 (now 502) Neerim Road, Murrumbeena until it closed in the early 1960s. Commencing with the manufacture of functional domestic ware to meet post-war demands, the focus of the studio changed by the late 1940s with the production of more colourful, experimental and vibrant one-off earthenware pieces. Coffee and tea sets, bowls, carafes, plates, jugs, Decanter sets, vases and tiles applied to coffee tables, often decorated with angels, beasts, portraits, and Australian flora and flora motifs emerged out of this collaborative, exuberant and creative environment. Works by major Australian artists Arthur Boyd, John Perceval, Neil Douglas, Yvonne Boyd and associated potters are on loan from the National Gallery of Victoria, Heide Museum of Modern Art, Shepparton Art Museum — SAM and many private collections. A selection of earthenware tiles and ceramic sculptures by Arthur Boyd, John Perceval’s expressive ceramic angel sculptures conceived at AMB Pottery, bowls and other related works are included in this exhibition. Curator: Diane Soumilas Stories in clay: Arthur Merric Boyd Pottery Arthur Merric Boyd Pottery, Murrumbeena, Melbourne (manufacturer) — public programs Arthur Boyd (decorator) Decanter set 1948 (detail) Earthenware National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Floor talks Gift of John Perceval, 1987 (D32.a-f-1987) ©Arthur Boyd’s work reproduced with the permission of Bundanon Trust Free admission. Bookings essential and open from 1 October. Book online at www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/gallery or contact 9524 3333. Diane Soumilas — Curator Wednesday 6 November at midday Glen Eira City Council Gallery Curator Diane Soumilas will present an engaging talk about the exhibition and offer an insight into the creative achievements of the Arthur Merric Boyd (AMB) Pottery, Murrumbeena. Polly Boyd and Sally Boyd — Artists Friday 8 November at midday Join artists Polly Boyd (daughter of Arthur Boyd and Yvonne Boyd) and Sally Boyd (daughter of Guy Boyd) for a walk through the exhibition and a unique insight into the stories and history of the Arthur Merric Boyd (AMB) Pottery and the artists who worked there. Stories in clay: Arthur Merric Boyd Pottery — public programs Floor talks Free admission. Bookings essential and open from 1 October. Book online at www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/gallery or contact 9524 3333. Kendrah Morgan — Senior Curator Friday 15 November at midday Join Heide Museum of Modern Art Senior Curator Kendrah Morgan for an engaging overview of the Arthur Merric Boyd (AMB) Pottery, Murrumbeena and the works in the collection of Heide Museum of Modern Art. John Perceval, Arthur Merric Boyd (AMB) Pottery Coffee pot c.1950 painted and glazed stoneware 28 x 27 x 22 cm Heide Museum of Modern Art, Melbourne Gift of Barbara Blackman AO 2014 ©John Perceval/Copyright Agency 2019 Stories in clay: Arthur Merric Boyd Pottery — public programs Talks and tours Free admission. Bookings essential and open from 1 October. Book online at www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/gallery