exhibition program
“ Art washes away
from the soul the
dust of everyday life.”
– Pablo Picasso
Prepare to be captivated by the 2017
Whitehorse Artspace exhibition
program, rich in talent and diversity.
With seven main exhibitions in the Artspace and a multitude of
installations in the All Nations Foyer, guests will be treated to an
inspiring, stimulating, challenging and thought-provoking year.
Showcasing the artistic talent of both emerging artists and those
with extensive and successful careers, the program features the work
of children and adults.
Enjoy two major photographic exhibitions, exciting mosaic and
sculptural work, intricate paper-cut artwork and spectacular quilts.
2017 marks the 90th anniversary of the Whitehorse Art
Collection and a striking group of 90 artworks from the past
90 years will feature both historic and contemporary pieces.
We look forward to welcoming you.
New Works
New works from the New Star artists
2 February – 4 March
The New Star artists’ return to Artspace coincides with the
celebration of Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rooster.
Aptly, the exhibitors, who range in age from 4 to 18 years,
exude the very characteristics of Rooster personality
- hardworking, resourceful, courageous and talented.
This is an electrifying array of artworks and art installations
highlighting a unique teaching technique based on key Eastern
and Western art education systems.
Left: Yau Onn, My friend Lily (detail) undated © The artist
Above: Group work, untitled (detail) c. 2016 © The artists
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People I Have Met:
Portraits by Francis Reiss
9 March – 29 April
Photojournalist Francis Reiss has captured photographic
portraits of intriguing luminaries throughout his long and
productive career.
Often gaining exclusive access to high achievers in art, law,
religion and politics in Australia, he has also photographed
the fascinating faces of unknown people on his travels across
the globe.
People I Have Met celebrates a life behind the lens.
Left: Francis Reiss, Inge King (detail) 1996 © The artist
Above: Francis Reiss, Anna Burke visits Box Hill Hospital (detail) 2001 © The artist
�� x ��:
90 artworks from 90 years of collecting
4 May – 17 June
90 x 90 proudly marks the 90th anniversary of The Whitehorse
Art Collection.
Established in 1927 with the public subscription of a portrait by
Ernest Buckmaster, the collection has grown to 1500 artworks.
90 x 90 contrasts contemporary and historical artworks,
showcasing the continual evolution of the Collection. Ceramics,
paintings, sculpture, textiles and works on paper offer a
revelation of the Art Collection.
The enduring theme of the landscape will be challenged, with
famous works by members of the Box Hill Artists’ Camp, Tom
Roberts and Frederick McCubbin, displayed alongside modern
representations by Neville French, Jill Symes and Sue McFarland.
Left: Wayne Viney, Pink Cloud 2012 © The artist
Above left: Jeff Mincham, Parched are the plains 2007 © The artist
Above right: Neville French, Mungo Light I 2010 © The artist
Irreverent Tales
– Pamela Irving
22 June – 29 July
Renowned for her humour and quirky mischievous characters,
Pamela Irving’s Irreverent Tales is an entertaining and witty
exhibition, destined to evoke smiles from delighted patrons.
Her enthralling Yolo Man will be displayed alongside His
Apocalyptic Alphabet with intriguing references to famous
artworks throughout art history.
Irving is represented in national and international collections.
She may well be best-known for her notorious bronze sculpture
Larry La Trobe, the larrikin dog infamously dognapped from
central Melbourne in 1995 and also for recent mosaic works
at St Kilda’s Luna Park.
Pamela Irving will host a workshop at Whitehorse Artspace
during this exhibition.
Left: Pamela Irving, Mr Iconoclast (detail) 2015 © The artist
Above: Pamela Irving, Fishy Fables and Primitive Girl (detail) 2016 © The artist
The Rennie Ellis Show
A travelling exhibition presented by the Rennie Ellis
Photographic Archive and Monash Gallery of Art
3 August – 7 October
Photographer Rennie Ellis (1940–2003) was a key figure in
Australian visual culture. Ellis is best remembered for his effervescent
observations of Australian life during the 1970s and 1980s.
The Rennie Ellis Show highlights some of the defining characters
of Australian life during this period, including politicians, punk
rockers, spiritual leaders and advocates of the sexual revolution.
The photographs in this exhibition explore the subcultures of the
time, and take us back to a moment in our history when inner
city housing was affordable, social protestors were optimistic and
a sense of community could be achieved without the internet.
Left: Rennie Ellis, Richmond fans, Grand Final, MCG (detail)
1974 Courtesy Rennie Ellis Photographic Archive and Mossgreen Gallery
Above: Rennie Ellis, Bon Scott and Angus Young, Atlanta, Georgia (detail)
1978 Courtesy Rennie Ellis Photographic Archive and Mossgreen Gallery
Evolution:
Roma McLaughlin
12 October – 11 November
Much admired art teacher and Artspace’s 2017 Invited Artist,
Roma McLaughlin, is an exceptional paper-cut artist and will
captivate audiences with her delicate artworks.
With an impressive fusion of Western and Asian art
influences, McLaughlin is inspired by patterns in architecture,
domestic decor and natural forms. Her intricate artworks,
patiently created by hand, feature contoured shapes, patterns,
silhouettes and shadows.
McLaughlin’s work is informed by the suburb in which she lives,
the bustling and culturally diverse Box Hill. With a constantly
evolving landscape of people, languages and culture, her artistic
practise boldly reflects her environment.
Roma McLaughlin will host a workshop at Whitehorse Artspace
during this exhibition.
Left: Roma McLaughlin, Market, Box Hill Series 2015 © The artist
Above: Roma McLaughlin, Wok Icon, Box Hill Series 2015 © The artist
Reflection:
Australian Quilts in Public Places
16 November – 21 December
A spectacular display of original textile artworks has been created
by quilters throughout Australia, representing wide-ranging
interpretations on the theme of ‘reflection’.
The show is a testimony to the imagination, creativity and talents
of art quilters across the continent.
This is the fourth Australian Quilts in Public Places exhibition
to be hosted by the City of Whitehorse.
A selection of artists will be available for demonstrations each
Saturday during this exhibition.
Left: Noelle Lyon, Magnetic Magic (detail) 2013 © The artist
Above: Denise Sargo, Water Lily Lane (detail) 2013 © The artist
Corporate Events
The Whitehorse Artspace is a unique and sophisticated art
gallery that provides a stunning setting for corporate events
with a difference.
The space offers an inspiring backdrop for cocktail functions
with the ability to accommodate up to 100 people.
With exceptional catering packages and a team of professional
event staff, a corporate event at Whitehorse Artspace is a
memorable one.
Phone 9262 6243 to discuss your event.
Below: Artspace during Transcendence: Photographs by David Stephenson
2015, a Monash Gallery of Art travelling exhibition.
Donating to the Whitehorse Art Collection
Since the establishment of an art collection in 1927, Council
has benefited from benevolent donations of artwork. In recent
years, several artworks have been donated to the Whitehorse
Art Collection from deceased estates or through the cultural
gifts program from generous benefactors or practising artists.
Whitehorse Artspace takes great pride in caring for the collection
including donations, utilising museum-standard practices.
It is a privilege to publicly display these remarkable donations
for current and future generations to enjoy.
Council has deductable gift recipient status (DGR) through
the Australian Government’s cultural gifts program.
To donate artworks or funds to the Whitehorse Art Collection,
please phone Council’s Senior Arts Officer on 9262 6250 or
email [email protected]
Front cover images left to right:
Jesse Marlow, Worshipper, St Peter’s Church, Box Hill (detail) 2014 © The artist
Roma McLaughlin, Figs and Tea, Box Hill Series (detail) 2015 © The artist
Pamela Irving, Yolo Man and the Rascally Rattlesnake (detail) 2015 © The artist
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Find Us
Located at the Box Hill Town Hall,
1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
Phone: 9262 6250
[email protected]
Opening Hours
Tuesdays to Fridays 10am – 4pm
Saturdays 12pm – 4pm
Closed on public holidays
Parking
Limited parking spaces are available at
the Box Hill Town Hall. Parking is
available on Whitehorse Road, Bank
Street and behind the Box Hill Library.
Multilevel car parks are available nearby.
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Public Transport
Box Hill Train and Bus Interchange is
a short walk from Artspace and is sited
within Box Hill Central.
Cycling
Bike racks are available at the eastern
entrance of the Town Hall.