PAST EXHIBITIONS
TAFE FACULTY OF ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STUDIES ANNUAL EXHIBITION
20 October - 26 November 2006
An annual exhibition presenting the rich visual culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in current works of students, including paintings, works on paper, printmaking, 3D works and textiles.
LAUNCH: Saturday 21 October
A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibition
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VIDEOS FROM ZONES OF CONTACT
20 October - 28 November 2006
The 15th Biennale of Sydney is Australia’s largest curated event and this year’s Zones of Contact has taken its audiences off the well-trodden path with artists from 44 countries providing an opportunity to explore other cultures, ways of life and travel the world without leaving home.
A Biennale of Sydney Exhibition
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SESSERAE: PRINTS OF DENNIS NONA
27 October - 3 December 2006
Beautifully crafted linoblock prints from Badu island artist Dennis Nona tell the ancestral stories of the Torres Strait.
LAUNCH: Friday 27 October
A Travelling Exhibition From Griffith Artworks And Dell Gallery
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TAFE VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT ANNUAL EXHIBITION
1 December - 14 January 2007
Graduating students from the Tropical North Queensland TAFE Visual Arts Department present an exhibition of various media including digital arts, installation, ceramics, printmaking.
LAUNCH: Friday 1 December
A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibition
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SELECTED CHINESE PRINTS 1900-1999
8 December 2006 - 4 February 2007
100 carefully selected woodblock prints from the thousands of Chinese prints produced over the last century held in the collection of the Ministry of Culture, People’s Republic of China.
LAUNCH: Friday 8 December
A Travelling Exhibition From The Chinese Embassy
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Eye of the Beholder
1 December 2006 - 28 January 2007
An exhibition of works from the Cairns Regional Gallery Collection as selected by Board members, staff and volunteers.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Collection Exhibition
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Craig Hoy: Northern Horizons
19 January - 25 February 2007
Hoy explores the effects of ‘living in’ and ‘seeing’ the landscape focussing on the illusionary nature of horizons. Hoy paints in an abstract style using a variety of mixed media.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibition
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Twined Together - fibre work from Arnhem Land
2 February - 8 April 2007
Australia’s first survey of contemporary and historical Aboriginal Fibre art from western Arnhem Land, focussing on the distinctive work of women artists.
A Travelling Exhibition from the Museum of Victoria
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Transience - The Upholstery
9 February - 1 April 2007
The latest Upholstery experience is one not to be missed. This exhibition is a combination of this collective’s past shows highlighting iconic works interwoven with current examples of the local group’s artistic flair, form and energy.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Exhibition
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Susan Plos: Nature Inspired
2 March - 8 April 2007
Plos explores the interplay of nature and culture by juxtaposing abstract artworks with realistic portrayals of the environment. An exhibition of screenprinted and painted artworks.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibition
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From Space to Place - IASKA WA
6 April - 20 May 2007
Space becomes a place when, an individual, a community, a people give it a form, a name and a history.Marco Marcon, 2005. The exhibition features works by 16 or Australia’s most exciting emerging contemporary artists including photography, video, sculpture and perfomance created from the artist’s direct engagement with the spaces and places they inhabited in rural WA.
An IASKA (International Art Space Kellerberrin Australia) Touring Exhibition.
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Tijn Meulendijks: Untitled installation
6 April - 20 May 2007
An installation using Calamus Mottii (wait-a-while vine and earth on board). Wait-a-while drops and weaves its spikey vines across the forest floor and from tree to tree. The barbs of this robust vine hook into shirts, trousers and socks, forcing intrepid bushwalkers to slow down, take their time through the undergrowth….wait-a-while.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Curated Exhibition
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Judith Bohm-Parr: Parred Down
13 April - 13 May 2007
The 5000 year history of glass jewellery inspires Bohm-Parr’s recent series of work. From the lure of ancient civilisations to space age technology, the artworks celebrate a love affair with glass in all its myriad forms.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibition
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Recent Acquisitions
20 April - 10 June 2007
An exhibition of recently acquired works from the Cairns Regional Gallery Collection, which now exceeds 800 works of art.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Collection Exhibition
Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch: Elevating the Spirit
18 May - 17 June 2007
The spirit, soul and inner self are the inspiration for this body of work by local artist, Madsen-Pietsch. An exhibition of abstract works in mixed mediums using techniques such as stitching, collage, painting, drawing, printmaking and assemblage.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibition
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Jorg Schmeisser: Elsewhere
25 May - 8 July 2007
Etchings and prints. An exhibition of finely executed work by Jorg Schmeisser of exquisite coloured etchings of ancient ruins and past life, from the past 40 years.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Curated Exhibition
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Papuwah: The Art of Nuigini
15 June - 29 July 2007
A collection of contemporary visual material produced by craft practitioners and artists from our nearest international neighbour, Papua New Guinea. Works included in this exhibition range from fibre basketry and weaving to prints and paintings.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Curated Exhibition
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Karen Gibson: Women’s Business
22 June - 22 July 2007
Gibson paints the stories of her female ancestor’s, the Kuku Yalanji Bama women of the Daintree. Gibson was the recipient of the 2006 Heather Blair Award and is featured in the book Gatherings 2.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibition
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Art Bank 25 years
13 July - 19 August 2007
Artbank, the Australian Government art rental initiative, is at the forefront of collecting contemporary art and craft from Australia’s emerging and established Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists. Celebrating 25 years this exhibition features artworks acquired each year of its operation including photography, sculpture, paintings, glass and Indigenous artworks.
A Travelling Exhibition supported by Visions Australia.
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Claire Souter: Green Again
27 July - 26 August 2007
Souter’s super realist oil paintings of tropical foliage play with the boundaries existing between botanical illustration and fine art. ‘An exact interpretation can be dangerous and an arty thing can be a very silly thing.’ Margaret Stones 1985.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibition
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Postcard Show: Hidden Treasures.
3 August - 19 August 2007
The annual postcard show fundraiser with over 100 artworks up for auction. The auction on Friday 17 August offers a perfect opportunity to purchase original miniature works of art.
Opening Night 3 August, Closing night and auction. 17 August
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Cairns Potters Biennial - Melting Pot 2007
24 August - 7 October 2007
Cairns Potters Club presents the 8th Biennial National Ceramic Exhibition. A showcase of ceramic works by local, state and national artists.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibition
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FORM: Sculptural works from Far North Queensland
24 August - 14 October 2007
A celebration of the sculptural practice of five innovative and prolific Far North Queensland artists working within this 3 dimensional realm. Included in this group of local artists are - Hans Nielsen, [Silver Valley], Tom Risley [Herberton], Ben Trupperbäumer [Wondecla], Roland Nancarrow [Cairns], Lone White [Cairns] and Neil Leighton [Bloomfield].
A Cairns Regional Gallery Curated Exhibition
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Loraine Lamothe: Distilling the Essence of Weevil
31 August - 30 September 2007
Lamothe explores the link between art and science. Weevil rugs Of New Guinea are the inspiration for this exhibition of textiles.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibition
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61st Annual Cairns Art Society Exhibition
12 October - 25 November 2007
Founded in 1931, the Cairns Art Society is celebrating its 76th Anniversary, of which one of a number of highlights will be its 61st Annual Open Art Exhibition. The annual exhibition enables Far North Queensland artists to have their work judged by prevailing Australian standards. The exhibition is a showcase of competition finalists selected from local, state and national entrants.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibition
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Tall Tales - Narratives from the Collection
19 October - 2 December 2007
An exhibition of images of people and places that have special meaning to the diverse cultural communities of Far North Queensland.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Collection Exhibition
Faded Glory - Cairns Photographic Society
9 November - 9 December 2007
An exhibition of pre-selected works by members of the Cairns Photographic Society. Stunning and diverse images capturing, celebrating and reflecting on the theme ‘Faded Glory’
A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibition
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Likeness: Portraiture from the Collection
30 November 2007 - 27 January 2008
Portraiture is a visual representation of individual people with through medium painting, photography or other artist representations, in which the faces and it's expression is predominant. The intent is to display the likeness, personality and even the mood of the person. Portraiture from the Collection showcases a selection of portraits from the Gallery's growing Collection.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Collection Exhibition.
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Roy McIvor: Retrospective
7 December 2007 - 20 January 2008
Roy McIvor works and lives in Hopevale and is an elder of the Binthi people. Roy's work reflects a composite of personal and community stories whilst exploring colour and form. This exhibition surveys Roy's paintings and print works.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Curated Exhibition
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Situational Vitrines: CELL Installation
7 December 2007 - 20 January 2008
A curated exhibition of installation works exploring parallel themes of responses to environment and the vitrine as cultural vehicle.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Curated Exhibition
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Hey Baby - Robyn Baker
14 December 2007 - 27 January 2008
Through the medium of acrylic paint, Baker explores the meaning and terminology behind the commonly used phrase, Hey Baby. Baby emerged in the 20thC as a term of endearment and it has since become involved in the Australian vernacular.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibition
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Notes from the Solstice Voyeur Travelling North - Arthur Wicks
25 January 2008 - 16 March 2008
As the Solstice Voyeur, Arthur Wicks shows us the earth not as a blue-green planet spinning in space, but as a blue-grey cultural artefact fixed on paper or screen. Same shape, same world, different viewpoints. An exhibition of photographs.
Exhibition Launch: Friday 25 January.
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Klaus Moje: Glass
25 January 2008 - 16 March 2008
Klaus Moje - one of Australia’s most celebrated glass artists is a master of form and technique. His developments in kiln-formed mosaic glass techniques have revolutionised the art of glass.
An Object Gallery Exhibition toured by Museums and Galleries NSW
Exhibition Launch: Friday 1 February.
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Top of the Range - Atherton Art Society
1 February 2008 - 30 March 2008
Atherton Art Society, in its 40th year, represents artists from the Tablelands using a variety of media and methods. ‘A few range rovers, the odd arrangement and some derangement, on top of the range in the Cairns hinterland.'
A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibitions Program
Exhibition Launch: Friday 8 February.
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Low Isles: Fragile Sanctuary - Art House Port Douglas
2 February 2008 - 9 March 2008
This exhibition was inspired by a Low Isles Preservation Society visit to the islands to witness the annual coral spawning. The resulting artworks by 12 artists metaphorically reflect coral spawning through exploring renewal, fecundity and abundance in nature.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibitions Program
Exhibition Launch: Saturday 2 February.
Wallflower - Ross Hucks
15 March 2008 - 20 April 2008
An exhibition of mixed media artworks, inspired by nature and an eclectic mix of fellow Australian artists.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibition Program
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A Time And A Place - Keith McMillan
21 March 2008 - 4 May 2008
A presentation of McMillan’s journey as a photographer commencing with his departure from the Royal Ballet in 1966 to a career as Britain’s most recognised corporate photographer. An opportunity to reminisce the stars of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Curated Exhibition
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Fantasy and Frontiers - pop culture at irony's edge. Kristen Tennyson, Sam Tupou, Priscilla Bracks, Franck Gohier.
21 March 2008 - 4 May 2008
Since the 1950’s artists have been repositioning images of film, television and advertising into the language of art. Fantasy and Frontier artists appropriate popular culture imagery to find meanings at irony’s edge. An exhibition of contemporary prints and paintings.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Curated Exhibition.
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Little Dwellings - Ben Trupperbäumer
4 April 2008 - 25 May 2008
Assemblages and constructions based on the artist's childhood creations. Trupperbäumer is renowned for his timber and bronze sculptures as well as large scale public art commissions.
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