What’s on at Logan Art Gallery November, December 2018 and January 2019
Welcome Logan Art Gallery is one of the most dynamic regional galleries in South-East Queensland, showcasing the best local and touring art, craft, and design exhibitions. Be inspired by practical art workshops and exhibition talks, find beautiful, locally made artworks in the Gallery Store or the Creative Markets, and enjoy the activities in the Young Peoples Gallery. We look forward to seeing you at the gallery. Venue hire and group bookings Logan Art Gallery, including its creative arts workshop, is available for private and community functions and events. Large groups are encouraged to call and inform us of their intended visit. Logan Art Gallery staff will provide free tours to interested groups booking at least a week in advance of their visit. Groups can also book practical activities to further enhance their visit. Activities Meet the artists and participate in free events, activities and talks held in conjunction with the exhibition program. • All children will need to be signed in and out by a parent, adult guardian or carer. • Parents or carers are to remain with children aged seven and under. • Closed-in shoes must be worn by all activity participants. Note that there is a limit of three workshop bookings per person per exhibition round. Please notify the gallery if you are unable to attend, otherwise people on the waiting list will miss out. Activities shown in this guide are colour-coded: Preschoolers (ages 3–5) Children (ages 6–12, 8–14) Adults and older teens All ages
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Cnr Wembley Rd and Jacaranda Ave, Logan Central QLD 4114 ph: 07 3412 5519 email: artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au website: logan.qld.gov.au/artgallery Open 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday FREE ADMISSION Logan Art Gallery will be closed to the public on the following days for the installation of new exhibitions and holiday periods: • Tuesday 27 November 2018 • Tuesday 25 December 2018 to Tuesday 1 January 2019 inclusive (reopens Wednesday 2 January 2019) BOOKINGS Bookings are essential for most events and activities. Book online at logan.qld.gov.au/galleryevents or phone 3412 5519. Front Cover: Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro, Downstairs dining room – octopus, 2014, LEGO, IKEA chair and plant with hanger, 96cm × 100cm × 72cm Image: courtesy of the artists and Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery Photography: Ivan Bulijan From the exhibition Safe Space contemporary sculpture. See page 6 for details.
19 October to 24 November 2018 — Exhibitions NICOLA HOOPER: Zoonoses
He kākano āhau (I am a seed)
Through drawing and lithography, Shailer Park artist Nicola Hooper uses fairy-tale iconology and rhymes to explore concepts surrounding ‘zoonoses’ (animal diseases that can infect humans). She explores how we perceive certain animals in the context of fear and disease.
This exhibition showcases contemporary artworks from local Māori artists and a large collaborative artwork made by Logan’s community. In the artists’ words, 'although we are no longer living in New Zealand and have limited access to our cultural practices it does not mean that Māori are lost; we are still Māori and aim to awaken that very essence within all of us through the exhibition'.
This project is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
E kore au e ngaro, he kākano i ruia mai i Rangiātea (I will never be lost, for I am a seed sown in Rangiātea) — from an ancient Māori proverb (whakataukí). This project is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
Nicola Hooper, The giant horsefly, 2018, hand coloured lithograph with printed perspex wings and Tularaemia zoonotic wallpaper, 2018, digital print from hand coloured lithograph
From the front line: Logan Diggers’ stories Commemorating the centenary of the end of World War I, this exhibition juxtaposes lithographs from the series Australia at war by the Australian official war artist Will Dyson (1880-1938) with stories about local soldiers who fought in the campaigns depicted. Australia at war was derived from Dyson’s numerous drawings from the front and have been kindly lent to the Logan Art Gallery by Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art.
Tania Hapai Heta, (detail) E kui mā, e kora mā (formal greeting and acknowledgement of elders), 2018, contemporary tukutuku artwork, dowel, bamboo, stain, kangaroo leather, suede. Image by Carl Warner
Woodridge State High School: My arrival Students from the Woodridge State High School Intensive English School collaborated with artists Nancy Brown, Tara Flynn and Gillian Diggins to design, create and digitise artist books, illustrating their arrival experiences as new Australians. Inspired by Shaun Tan's graphic novel The arrival, they have drawn, printed and animated their personal stories.
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19 October to 24 November 2018 — Events and activities These events and activities relate to current exhibitions. Bookings are required unless stated otherwise. Bookings open on Wednesday 10 October.
Animal narrative lithography two-day master class with artist Nicola Hooper
Artwork in progress. Lithography by Nicola Hooper, 2018
This project is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
From the front line: Logan Diggers’ stories A floor talk with Logan’s Local Heritage Specialist Hilda Maclean
Sam Mills, Robert Wilkie and Stewart Coultar, Beenleigh 41st Battalion, 1916. Image courtesy Local Studies Collection, Logan City Council Libraries
Public access to the printing press
Mini tuku panels with Māori artist Tania Hapai Heta
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Join Shailer Park artist Nicola Hooper for this two-day plate lithography workshop and be inspired by her exquisite works. Lithography is an old and specialised printing technique which requires patience and time to produce beautiful results. It was favoured by masters such as Marc Chagall and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Lithography produces marks which are unlike any other medium. 12 places. For adults experienced in printmaking. Participants must attend both days.
Wednesday 7 November, 10.30am Join Logan’s Local Heritage Specialist and hear stories about Logan Diggers through the lithographic illustrations of war artist Will Dyson. Unlimited places, all welcome.
Friday 9 November, between 10am and 4pm Logan Art Gallery will provide free access to the workshop’s medium-sized printing press. Experience using a printing press is essential as this is a non-tutored session. 10 places. For adults. Bring your own print resources, special papers and printing plates, etc.
Tukutuku (arapaki, tuitui)
Tania Hapai Heta, (detail) Tukutuku (arapaki, tuitui), mini tuku panel, 2017, wood and twine
Friday 2 November, 1pm to 5pm Saturday 3 November, 10am to 3pm
Saturday 10 November, 10am to 1pm Tukutuku (arapaki, tuitui) is a traditional Māori art form. Learn basic techniques handed down from ancestors, using contemporary materials and traditional designs. Take home a small framed piece. 15 participants. Teens and adults.
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Logan Art Gallery Cnr Wembley Rd and Jacaranda Ave, Logan Central Logan Art Gallery and the He kākano āhau (I am a seed) exhibiting artists invite you to join us for a fun day of Māori culture. Traditional food and drink will be for sale, plus a host of free entertainment including performers, artist talks, art activities, storytelling, market stalls, a fashion show and more.
Te Rōpū Auaha, Ka Hika te Ahi Kōmau, Igniting Ultimate Potential, 2018
This is a free event, all are welcome
Fashion | Market stalls Performances | Art activities Storytelling
Image: Jorge de Araujo Designs by Cheremene Castle
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30 November 2018 to 12 January 2019 — Exhibitions Safe Space contemporary sculpture Safe Space is an exhibition of contemporary Australian sculpture concerned with space in both its physical and psychological sense. This touring exhibition aims to showcase and build demand for high-quality contemporary sculptural work by Australian artists to audiences nationally.
Sampārnatā: completeness These large paintings, small prints and installation artworks are based on Lee FullARTon’s experience as an artist-in-residence in New Delhi, India. For Lee, completeness is not an end point, it is about having all the necessary parts to be whole.
Safe Space is an initiative of Museums & Galleries Queensland, developed in partnership with Logan City Council through Logan Art Gallery and curated by Christine Morrow. This travelling exhibition is supported by the Visions regional touring program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to cultural material for all Australians; the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland; the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments; and assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
Lee FullARTon, The little book of Sampurn: completeness, 2016, artist's book: digital prints, hand sewn with polyester thread and vintage Indian textiles, ceramic and dried marigolds
Logan treasures: art, craft and design pop-up store Highlighting the best of Logan’s artists, crafts workers and designers.
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Abdul-Rahman Abdullah, The boy who couldn’t sleep, 2017, painted wood, buffalo horn. Image courtesy of the artist and Moore Contemporary
30 November 2018 to 12 January 2019 — Events and activities These events and activities relate to current exhibitions. Bookings are required unless stated otherwise. Bookings open on Wednesday 7 November.
Panel discussion: Safe Space contemporary sculpture with curator, Christine Morrow, and exhibiting artists
Friday 30 November, 5.30pm to 6.30pm Join us for an informative discussion about the exhibition Safe Space contemporary sculpture. Curator Christine Morrow and a selection of the artists share their stories. Unlimited places. All welcome.
Artist talks: Safe Space contemporary sculpture
Saturday 1 December, noon Join Safe Space contemporary sculpture artists for informative talks about the exhibition. Unlimited places. All welcome.
Rangoli art with artist Lee FullARTon
Lee FullARTon, (detail) Welcome to Sanskritti Kendra, 2014, marigold and rose flowers
Tuesday 4 December, 2pm to 4pm An introduction to the history, culture and traditional practices of the Indian art form known as Rangoli. View the floor work beneath the artist’s tree installation. Through a series of activities using pen, paper, natural pigments and natural objects, apply the principles of design within Rangoli-making. Use colour, symmetry, repetition and pattern to create floor pattern installations. 15 places. For adults and older teens.
Public access to the printing press
Friday 7 December, between 10am and 4pm Logan Art Gallery will provide free access to the workshop’s medium-sized printing press. Experience using a printing press is essential as this is a non-tutored session. 10 places. For adults. Bring your own print resources, special papers, printing plates, etc.
Exhibition talk and morning tea with Art Gallery Coordinator, Michael Wardell
Friday 7 December, 10am Enjoy an informal tour through the current exhibitions with Logan Art Gallery Coordinator, Michael Wardell. Join us for morning tea afterwards. Unlimited places. All welcome.
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Rolled newspaper star: create three dimensional Christmas stars with textile artist Mary Barron
Wednesday 12 December, 10am to 1pm Make an intriguing decorative object or Christmas decoration. 15 places. For adults and older teens.
Mary Barron, Rolled newspaper star, 2018, newspaper and glue
Altered books with artist Sandra Johnson
Sandra Johnson, Out west, altered Britannica encyclopaedia, paper, cardboard and found objects
Thursday 13 December, 10am to 3pm Transform an unwanted book into a beautiful artwork and create an individual ‘altered book'. Books supplied or bring your own. Children’s board books would be perfect. Bring your own lunch. 15 places. For adults.
Paper town: create a collaborative installation with artist Rosie Miller Tuesday 18 December Session 1. 10am to 11am Session 2. 11.30am to 12.30pm Session 3. 1pm to 2pm A cubby can be made from anything— a sheet and a couple of chairs, a cardboard box, anything that contains a space and, more importantly, a divide from the outside and reality.
Rosie Miller, Paper town (still photograph from time-lapse digital animation), 2018 Image by Lily Castleman, courtesy of the artist
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Paper town invites children and carers to construct cubbies together using paper and tape. These simple materials will be attached to structural framework prepared in the space. Join in the fun. 15 places. Age 4 to 12 years, plus carers.
School Holiday Program Rangoli workshop for children with artist Lee FullARTon
Wednesday 19 December Session 1. 10am to noon 15 places. Age 6 to 12 years Session 2. 1pm to 3pm 15 places. Age 8 to 14 years Children will be introduced to the history, culture and traditional practices of the Indian floor art form known as Rangoli. View the floor work beneath the artist’s tree installation. Through a series of playful activities, children will come to understand the principles of design within Rangoli-making using colour, symmetry, repetition and pattern. Children will create small circular works to contribute to a large installation within the gallery and one to take home.
Lee FullARTon, (detail) Boxes and bling, 2016, objects, papier-mâché, boxes and shapes, bling, styrene and foil weights
Sandra Johnson, (detail) Collage button-hole books, 2018, paper and thread
Button-hole style bookmaking workshop with artist Sandra Johnson
Thursday 20 December, 10am to 3pm Create a button-hole style book with a collaged calico cover. You will use stitching and glue to create your unique book. 15 places. For adults and older teens. Bring your own lunch.
Palm leaf base basket weaving Mary Barron, Palm leaf base basket, 2018, palm leaf, gum nuts
with textile artist Mary Barron
Artist demonstration: acrylic paint pouring with artist Marta Blaszak Marta Blaszak, example of acrylic pouring technique
Friday 11 January, 10am to 2pm Make a unique basket from the base of a palm leaf and other natural fibres. 15 places. For adults and older teens. Bring your own lunch.
Tuesday 8 January, 1pm to 3pm Marta will demonstrate a variety of acrylic paint 'pouring techniques' such as dirty pouring, three-ring pouring and the swipe-hammer method. Learn this fascinating process and apply it to your own work. Unlimited places. All welcome.
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18 January to 2 March 2019 — Exhibitions Ping Li: Rigid and soft
Jun Chen: Landscapes
Rigid and soft presents a series of vivid and semi-abstract oil paintings which capture the beauty of Chinese and Australian flora. By painting different floral landscapes, artist Ping Li illustrates her journey of immigration to Australia.
A major solo exhibition by renowned Woodridge artist, Jun Chen, focusing on his paintings of Australian landscapes.
Jun Chen, (detail) Jacaranda trees New Farm Park, 2017, oil on canvas
Ping Lee, (detail) Untitled 4, 2016, oil on canvas
Tien Ting Fang: Our forests Our forests is an immersive installation of large scale oil paintings which depict a wild forest which changes through different seasons. In the artist’s words, ‘each of us has our own forest within us; an internal, deep and vast beauty. Once appreciated and nourished, only then will the forest thrive proudly to grow great and powerful’.
Positive mindset: create, connect, chat This exhibition showcases a selection of students’ work from the Positive mindset creative arts festival over the last three years. The festival uses creative arts to promote mental wellbeing and reduce the stigma of mental illness and addiction issues in young people.
Tanika Jacobs, Behind the eyes, 2017, watercolour, ink and collage on paper
Phuong Ly: Beloved cities Tien Ting Fang, Untitled from Our forests series, 2017, oil on canvas
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In this exhibition, Loganholme artist Phuong Ly presents a series of watercolour paintings, which portray iconic landscapes from Logan.
18 January to 2 March 2019 — Events and activities Artist talks with Tien Ting Fang and Jun Chen
Friday 18 January, 5.30pm Join exhibiting artists Tien Ting Fang and Jun Chen for informative tours through the exhibitions Our forests and Landscapes. Unlimited places. All welcome.
Tien Ting Fang, (detail) Untitled from Our forests series, 2017, oil on canvas
Jun Chen, (detail) Red soil, 2017, oil on canvas
School Holiday Program APT9 Kids on Tour Art activities for children at Logan Art Gallery
Saturday 19 to Friday 25 January (inclusive) Drop in anytime between 10am and 3pm APT9 Kids on Tour explores the 9th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT9) exhibition themes, including the preciousness of life and natural resources, the importance of community, and storytelling. Unlimited places. No bookings required. All welcome. Parents are to remain with children. Kids on Tour is offered as a free program to regional Queensland communities through the Gallery’s Regional Services department, thanks to generous support from The Tim Fairfax Family Foundation.
The Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art provides a program of touring exhibitions and related services to regional Queensland. Nona Garcia, Illuminate, 2018 Photograph: Chloë Callistemon Courtesy of Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art
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Music in the Gallery
Vincent Swift Photography
Mixed beans and Freedom train Saturday 8 December 2pm to 3.30pm Experience the seasonal joy of Mixed beans and Freedom train, two of Logan's most vibrant community choirs performing live in concert at Logan Art Gallery. Under the conductorship of Cath Mundy, the choirs will present a variety of songs and carols from around the world to lift
facebook.com/mixedbeanschoir facebook.com/freedomtrainchoir the heart and bring good cheer. Get ready to sing along! Light refreshments will be served, so bookings are essential by Friday 7 December via logan.qld.gov.au/galleryevents or phone 3412 5519.
Creative markets and Logan treasures Saturday 1 December 2018 10am to 2pm Logan Art Gallery
Cnr Wembley Rd and Jacaranda Ave, Logan Central • artists’ art and craft demonstrations • market stalls offering hand-crafted wares • food and coffee • entertainment
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Making arts accessible Art and dementia program: for visitors with dementia and their carers Logan Art Gallery offers discussion-based tours of works of art for people with dementia and their carers. Facilitated by our trained volunteers, the participants are encouraged to contribute knowledge, engage in interpretation, express emotions and recall memories. Involvement in this nationwide program has been shown to increase well-being and the quality of life for participants. Practical art workshops can be provided after the tour, for people who enjoy a hands-on experience.
Logan Art Gallery Store Logan Art Gallery Store has a range of unique gifts and collectables—perfect for a special occasion. Items for sale include textiles, handmade jewellery, books, glassware, woodware and gift cards. The store is located inside the gallery and is open 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
Linda Fountain, Copper cuffs with inlaid silver
Descriptive exhibition tours: for vision impaired visitors
Beatrice Jackson, Shibori dyed silk scarf
Third Wednesday of the month, 10am
Susan Wellingham, Bracelet, turquoise, silver and lampwork beads
Join us for a descriptive tour of the current exhibitions. The tour is aimed at providing vision impaired visitors with an experience of the exhibited works through spoken description. The tours are the outcome of training provided by Vision Australia.
Old Fashioned Soda, Bottle cap earrings
If you, or someone you know, would benefit from these programs please contact Logan Art Gallery. Bookings are essential via email artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au or by phone 3412 5228. More accessibility programs are on pages 19–21 in the Libraries section of this booklet.
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