Darren Gilbert @ Marian Rennie Gallery

Anew artistic journey of sculptures by Darren Gilbert at Marian Rennie’s fabulous gardens and gallery in Acheron will be held on Saturday 21 October to Friday 20 November. The new series of garden-friendly sculptures have been created over the last six months, revolving around a boat theme. A vessel that holds dreams, shapes and environmental elements.

Recycling these ideas and themes are the main elements used in this series of sculptures. Each piece of metal in the sculptures gives a sense of history to the materials, which have been sourced from around Victoria. Collected from old farms, sheds and homes, the sounds and stories the iron has absorbed over time creates a uniqueness to each piece, with its own story to tell or secret to keep.

One thing that stands out clearly in Darren’s work is the amount of planning, engineering and time that goes into each sculpture.

Darren explains the process behind each work.

“The Fibonacci Sequence or mathematical equation helps to map out each piece. In lay terms, the rule of thirds, from which everything in nature or every aesthetically pleasing artwork can be measured and is ultimately laid out in a spiral.”

Darren has lived in and around the Murrindindi area for 20 years and has come to love the area. When the opportunity arose to have an exhibition at Marian’s historical family property under the shadows of the Cathedral Ranges, it couldn’t be missed. Darren has a profound love of the Australian environment. It can be harsh and difficult to live in. To navigate through this environment you need to float on the top, like a boat.

Opening on Friday 20 October from 6pm with a cocktail party at Marian’s restaurant and meeting the artist, the exhibition continues on for the next four weeks.

The exhibition will be open from 10am to 4.30pm each day at Marian Rennie Gallery, 132 Breakaway Road, Acheron (more information phone 0412 109 129).

Marian Rennie’s Art Gallery is holding an ‘EVENING EMBERS SCULPTURE AND FIREPIT SHOW’ to showcase the works of amateur and professional, backyard, frustrated firepit enthusiasts or anyone who has an idea for a sensational firepit.

Come exhibit your firepits in the Rennie Gardens at Acheron on the opening night of Darren’s exhibition . . . we are envisaging a spectacular show of firepits glowing as the sun goes down. After enjoying Darren’s sculptures, stories can be shared around the fires as the spit cooks up and the sun goes down. So get creative in your sheds and enter your piece ... all works will be for sale. Contact Marian for further info 0412 109 129.

Horn Boat: metal, roofing iron and wood. 1000 mm (l) x 400 mm (w) x 2100 (h) est. Left: Circle Boat. Metal, roofing iron and wood. 1000 mm (l) x 400 mm (w) x 2100 (h) est.

Dindi Open Studios wil also be open on the weekend of 21 and 22 October. See the Dindi Open Studios website https://dindiopenstudios.com.au for more information.

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Demonstrations and other events all weekend

Best in Show $1000!

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FOR OPENING EVENT FRIDAY 17 NOVEMBER

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Kinglake Community Centre, cnr Extons & Whittlesea -Kinglake Roads, Kinglake email: info@kinglakeartshow.com.au website: kinglakeartshow.com.au facebook: www.fb.com/kinglakeartshow perform original songs that they have written about their hometown with help from Golden Guitar Winners Carter & Carter

SPECIAL WORKSHOPS

A variety of workshops for all ages are held throughout the festival – run by the performers. Festival attendees will have the chance to learn from professional artists the techniques and tips to be able to make a start, or an improvement, on an instrument or in a particular performance skill