Title: The Making’s of Us
Venue: Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre (COPACC) Colac Victoria
Date: 28th October - 25th November 2023
Website: COPAAC
The ‘Makings of Us’ is a collaboration of creative work by six artists from the Ballarat region. This display is a collection of carefully selected pieces which illustrate the uniqueness of each artist and is a celebration of the diversity of skill and camaraderie developed by each of the six women who meet regularly to develop ideas and support each other in their art practice.
Working independently and experimenting with different techniques and media including textiles, fibres, ceramics, acrylics, glass, weaving and sculpture, each artist has chosen a selection of their work for this display.
The group comprising artists, Sylvia Aguirre, Robyn Barnett, Kate Both, Sue Cabassi, Marcia King and Christine Lethlean bring a wealth of experience, knowledge and understanding into this collection and whilst some within the collective have completed tertiary studies in art, others creativity is borne from observation, self-studies, and life experience.
Each year, on the 26th March, to highlight National Eucalypt Day, Christine Lethlean completes an artwork featuring an endangered or threatened Australian Eucalypt species. ‘Mottlecah Eucalyptus’ and ‘Ode to the Eucalypt’ will be on display in the Making’s of Us at COPAAC.