Grey clouds and persistent rain cleared to a superb Spring day last Saturday September 24, with the bright sunshine outside echoeing the vibrancy of the exhibition inside.
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Delegate’s Bundian Way Gallery officially opened its exhibition focused on a child’s perspective of the Bundian Way, as captured by school children from across the Monaro.
It was the culmination of work facilitated by the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, inspired by children’s visits to the area, and workshops mentored by indigenous artist and educator Pauline Coxon of Berridale.
As well as works by the Monaro children, the exhibition includes works by Pauline Coxon, Peter Swain, Maureen Fox and Jandamarra Wall, with many important Koori stories visualised and told.
For the opening on Saturday, Peter Swain started proceedings playing the didjeridoo, Jandamarra Wall acknowledged country, Federal Member for Eden-Monaro Dr Mike Kelly opened the exhibition, and exhibition curator John Blay spoke about the progress of the Bundian Way walking track.
“Federal MP for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, expressed his ongoing strong support for the Bundian Way project and his delight to be back in Delegate to open such a strong collection of works,” Mr Blay said on Tuesday.
“About fifty people attended the event. Other speakers included Penny Judge for the Delegate Progress Association, Pauline Coxon, Adrian Bell and Bob Stewart.”
Pauline Coxon outlined the education program behind the initiative, and Peter Swain talked about his role in this as well as the story behind the boomerangs on display.
Adrian Bell, principal of Monaro High School, explained the supporting role of his school and his delight at being involved in this education project.
Patron of the Borderline Gallery Bob Stewart then officially opened a second exhibition at the Borderline Gallery, after which attendees were invited to wander both galleries and partake of refreshments provided by the Delegate Progress Association.
The Borderline gallery exhibition is a colourful celebration of Spring by local artists and a showcase of local schoolchildren’s work under Pauline Coxon’s mentorship.
In the Borderline gallery there are many items of pottery, woodwork, fused glasswork, textiles, photography as well as paintings, all by local artists.
Both exhibitions will be on display until December 2016, and are a must-see, making a trip to Delegate this Spring a double-bill of artistic enjoyment.
The galleries are open 10am -3pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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