PEARls PREEClAMPsIA REsEARCh lAbORATORIEs ChARITy AUCTION MAsTER Of CEREMONIEs AlEX PERRy sATURDAy, 17 OCTObER 2015 7:00PM - 10:00PM ART GALLERY OF NSW, ART GAllERy ROAD, ThE DOMAIN, syDNEy AUCTIONEER: ANNE PhIllIPs DIRECTOR, ART MARkET WORks Pearls achievements in 2015 Our research has demonstrated that the rates of preeclampsia has halved over the last decade, but that women who are still getting preeclampsia are prone to early delivery and seizures. Preeclampsia remains one of the most common complications or pregnancy and still causes a significant number of premature babies and poor outcomes for mothers. PEARLS researchers this year have shown that some of the target proteins that we have looked at are responsible for the high blood pressure and kidney protein leak that are typical of the condition. This is the first time that the proteins themselves have been deliberately found to be the cause of the high blood pressure and not an incidental finding. The laboratory team continues to explore ways that placentas can be measured to look at oxygen levels and other stress responses with the intention of developing better tests that can be used in early pregnancy to detect preeclampsia. This research won a National Science award in 2015 at the Australia and New Zealand Nephrology Society meeting. The clinical work of the team has shown a tendency for high blood pressure in later life that is not seen in women who had normal blood pressure in their pregnancy. This follows on from the ground breaking work last year which showed a link between snoring, interrupted breathing and high blood pressure leading to premature birth and preeclampsia. This work won an International Science prize in late 2014 and has been again presented at the World congress for Sleep in Korea in March 2015. Special thanks to the committee members Joseph Akelian Tony Harwood Stephen Broderick Annemarie Hennessy Sharon Burns Alex Perry Amanda Davidson Campbell Robertson-Swann Lauren Harvey 2 Special thanks to our major sponsors And extra special thanks to our MC Q&A with Amanda Davidson, Chair of Pearls Preeclampsia Research Laboratories 1. What inspired you to start the charity ‘Pearls Preeclampsia Research Laboratories’? I had preeclampsia when I was pregnant with my son Harry, and after he was born I had a discussion with my doctors about the condition. It was only then that I realised how widespread and devastating preeclampsia is. I just saw that something needed to be done, so I set about doing it. The inspiration really came from my brilliant doctors, Annemarie Hennessy and Geoff Brieger. 2. From your own personal experience, what advice would you give women regarding pregnancy? Make sure that you go for your regular check ups and get your blood pressure checked. It could be high without you even knowing it as there are often no symptoms. For example I had never had high blood pressure in the past and I have had normal blood pressure since. Then listen to your doctors and do what they say. I can remember clearly the day that I was diagnosed with preeclampsia. I was a partner with a major law firm with a very busy practice and at week 30 I was told to immediately go home to bed and rest. I was in the middle of a huge mining case and it was very hard to let go of that and focus on me and the baby. Luckily I had and still have amazing clients that supported me through that time. Just do what your doctors say. Not everything in life is within your control. 3. If you could had one wish for Pearls, what would that be? My wish is that we can learn how to prevent preeclampsia. If we could do that, we would save literally millions of lives. The figures are alarming with 1 in 10 pregnancies in Australia affected, and even higher in other countries who do not have the level of obstetric care that we enjoy here in Australia. The effects of preeclampsia are devastating both for mothers and babies and are often not discussed. My second wish would be that women come out and talk about their experience with preeclampsia. With more awareness we can raise more money for our critical medical research. 4. Professor Annemarie Hennessy is an incredibly inspiring woman. All the time and research she devotes to Pearls and the Heart Research institute is ground breaking. If you had one word to describe Professor Annemarie Hennessy, what would that be? Brilliant. Annemarie is the most capable, intelligent and compassionate person I have ever known. It is wonderful to be able to work with her as well as her incredible team. Finding the cause of preeclampsia was her life’s work, and finding a way of converting her teams’ ground breaking research into a practical way of preventing preeclampsia from occurring in the future will remain her life’s work. I’ll be there along the way to help in whatever way I can. Annemarie literally saved my life and that of my gorgeous son Harry. It’s the least I can do. 4 Many thanks to our Auctioneer Anne Phillips Anne Phillips Director, Art Market Works Anne is an accomplished auctioneer, with a decade of experience in helping collectors develop and refine their collections. She has advised private and corporate clients across a range of categories, including art, antiques and books. Prior to working in the auction industry, Anne was an academic and her areas of expertise include history, literature and Japanese studies. Her skills in the areas of research, writing, editing and critical analysis are widely acknowledged. In recent years, Anne has developed a strong reputation for her active participation in corporate and community art projects, as well as a passion for social media. Anne has written a beautiful piece on PEARLS titled “The Pearl in the Oyster: One Woman’s Battle with Preeclampsia” which you can read at www.fivemore.com.au. 5 Painting by Luke Scibberras ‘Sandhills Wilcannia’ 2014 oil on board Courtesy of Olsen Irwin Gallery 60 x 60cm Luke Sciberras is a leading landscape painter based in Hill End. Luke has had over 25 solo shows in the past 15 years. He was a finalist in this year’s Wynne Prize at the Art Gallery of NSW and has undertaken numerous residencies and artists expeditions with some of Australia’s leading artists including the ‘My Friend the Enemy’ Gallipoli expedition this year. Luke’s works are held in many private, public and corporate collections worldwide. As Sydney Morning Herald critic, John McDonald writes of Sciberras’ Hill End works, “While Sciberras’s paintings are always recognizable as landscapes, he simplifies forms, turns light and shadow into solid shapes. His works are not apocalyptic like Drysdale’s, they are lyrical, muted and understated. His paintings are not momentos of a vanished boom-town, but a celebration of a countryside returning to life.” Value $4000 PHOTOGRAPH by Mark Morffew ‘Barcelona I’ 2012, Mark Morffew 30x39” framed photograph Mark has made a name for himself as one of Australia’s most celebrated people photographers, however what most people don’t know is that Mark is an avid lifestyle and abstract photographer in his spare time. Throughout his world travels, Mark has amassed a collection of stunning unique images. This photo is from his Barcelona series and is among the first of Mark’s works to be released publicly. Value Priceless 6 -Royal Hotels Australia- Weekend for 2 at the Iconic Intercontinental Hotel Double Bay Not only is the InterContinental in Double Bay Sydney’s newest five-star hotel, it’s also the only one outside the CBD. Breathing life back into a building with an impressive hospitality heritage, the hotel opened in November 2014 in the heart of one of Sydney’s prettiest harbourside suburbs. The multi-million dollar refurbishment has retained some of the original features, including the Italian marble floors and brass plated lifts, but overall the property looks and feels brand new. There are splashes of flamboyance in the lobby: an opulent gilded sofa and some bold artworks, but otherwise it’s a safe, contemporary makeover in a soothing palate of greys and charcoals. There’s an all-day lounge bar (Stillery) and an in-house restaurant (Stockroom) but the hotel’s crowning glory is a Miami-style rooftop pool and bar with sweeping harbour views. PACKAGE INCLUDES: tDouble or King Standard guestroom for 2 nights tBreakfast for 2, both mornings Valid for 6 months Value $1000 7 Painting by Daniel Kyle ‘Afternoon, TR’ 2015 oil on board 60x60cm Courtesy of Defiance Gallery Dan Kyle studied at the National Art School, Sydney. He was selected as a finalist in the Paddington Art Prize in 2012 and 2015 and the Parliament House Salon de Refuses exhibition for Landscape 2013. In 2014 he was invited to Broken Hill to paint and exhibit with a group of Australia’s leading painters including Euan Macleod, Ann Thomson, Guy Warren, Guy Maestri, Peter Kingston and Luke Scibberras as part of the ‘Blow In’ Exhibition series. The current issue of Artist Profile magazine features an article on Dan’s work accompanied by an interview with Founding Editor, Owen Craven. Dan’s much-anticipated first solo exhibition opens on October 28, 2015 at Defiance Gallery. Value $1200 BRANGAYNE -of Orange- BRANGAYNE WINES 2013 ISOLDE RESERVE CHARDONNAY “This Chardonnay is vibrant in colour, with traces of green and exhibits fine aromas of melon and underlying nectarine. This is complemented by primary & partial malolactic fermentation in hand selected French oak barriques resulting in a complex stonefruit mid-palate flavour with underlying minerality, and a long and balanced finish.” - Simon Gilbert, winemaker Recently receieved 95 points from James Halliday 837 Pinnacle Rd, Orange NSW Ph 02 6365 3229 www.brangayne.com Value $360 8 Painting by Dave Teer ‘Bush Birthday 3’ Acrylic and paper on canvas 30.5 x 40.5 cm Courtesy of Defiance Gallery Dave Teer is one of Australia’s most innovative artists.
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