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Access Arts April 2007 Newsletter

Editorial- April 2007

Hi All,

Welcome to another exciting edition of Access Arts News! This month, there’s an assortment of stimulating reads including:

In the visual arts department there’s an update from Toowoomba’s Anne O’Sullivan, who facilitates great visual arts workshops in the region, and the always informative update from our very own Visual Arts Coordinator.

Our feature articles this month include a regional Sound Circles update from Bundaberg facilitator Breeze Slattery; we introduce our dynamic drumming group and interview the duo from the Creative Respite art mentoring program. Project Coordinator, Emma Bennison also provides us with an account of Access Arts successful involvement in Adelaide’s “High Beam” festival and we find out all about hard-working volunteer Alyssa Maughan.

In the Member’s Corner, Taz! wows us yet again with the latest installment of her story “One Big, Fat Terrifying Experience” and we meet Sue Austin, an enthusiastic new member and Sound Circles participant. Plus, on the poetic side of things, the forever creative Bill Thomas shares his latest poem ‘Craven’.

As always, the “What’s on” section is jam-packed with creative things to do, including a call out to culturally diverse artists who are interested in becoming involved in a multicultural art gallery on the Gold Coast.

Finally, just a quick reminder that our term 2 workshop program has begun (please see ‘Workshop Dates’ for details) so we look forward to seeing all the regulars along with some new faces. See you there!

Kind Regards,

- Sally Josephson (Project Officer)

Workshop Dates:

BOA: Monday 23rd April-19th June- 9:30-2:30pm

Sound Circles: Sat 28th April- 16th June- 10-12pm

Drumming: Friday April 13th onwards- 12-2pm

Visual Arts: Saturday 26th May- 16th June- 1-3pm

Singing Workshops:26th May (trial workshops for 4 weeks) from 1-3pm. For more information see the “What’s On” section.

Toowoomba Visual Arts Report: For several years here in Toowoomba, a group of artists living with disabilities have been meeting on a regular basis, under the guidance of Ruth Mayger. For the last couple of years, this group has been making use of facilities at the Toowoomba Art Society. When Ruth realised she would be relocating to the Sunshine Coast, she asked me if I would like to facilitate the group. For this group to continue, it was in need of funding so eventually I was put in contact with Access Arts.

In January, we started with a group of about 7 students. Now, I have 16 students on my roll from agencies such as Endeavour, Warrina and Clubhouse. During the first term of 2007, we focused primarily on painting in acrylics.

Last year, Ruth Mayger was instrumental in establishing a section for people living with disabilities in the Fine Art competition at the Toowoomba Show. Many of the students attending our workshops at the Art Society entered this competition. Kylie Greenwood won the traditional art prize and Robert Clunes won the experimental section. Kevin Mason came third and forth in the traditional and experimental sections respectively. Anne Maree Byrne who attends a mainstream art group in the next room at the Art Society came forth in the traditional section. On Saturday, 24th March, the group's success was featured in Jason Kehl's regular column, 'Through My Eyes' in the Toowoomba Chronicle.

Next term, one of our goals is to prepare artworks for Disability Action Week in June/ July. We are also working on a proposal for a community art project with the assistance of the Toowoomba Council. It is with the assistance of Access Arts that these goals can become a reality.

- Anne O’Sullivan (Visual Arts facilitator, Toowoomba)

Visual Arts Update:

Brisbane Outsider Artists: There has been some great work created in first term, with the quality of the work continuing to develop. The BOA membership is also expanding, with several new members starting in Term 2. Term 2 of BOA commences next Monday 23rd April and finishes on Tuesday 19th June.

Fremantle Exhibition: Lisa Blake and Peter Hughes recently returned from Fremantle, where they attended the opening of their exhibition at the Freight Gallery. Congratulations and well done, Peter and Lisa, for all your hard work!

Visual Arts Studio Assistant: Thank you to all those who applied for the Visual Arts Studio Assistant position. There were a high number of applications for this position, making the selection process quite a challenge! Travis Mitchell has been appointed as the Studio Assistant. Congratulations Travis!

- Jasmin Jacobson (Visual Arts Coordinator)

High Beam Visit

High Beam is a festival held every two years in Adelaide which showcases the talents of people experiencing disabilities across Australia and internationally. Access Arts was invited to the festival to present Sound Circles ™, our popular sound and performance program at “High Beam on the Ground”, a series of events for communities. One hundred and fifty energetic participants ensured that the workshops were exciting and full of variety. We received excellent feedback from Arts Access South Australia who said it was “the hit event of High Beam”.

During the festival Access Arts’ Executive Director Ross Barber also presented at a forum entitled “High Beam on the Job” focusing on improving employment outcomes in the arts sector for people experiencing a disability. Access Arts employs seven staff experiencing a disability, a significantly higher number than any of our equivalent organisations in other states. Access Arts was one of only two organisations who presented at the forum who employ people with disabilities. We believe that having people experiencing disabilities employed at all levels of the organisation is essential to ensuring that we continue to accurately read the needs of and respond to our members and the broader community. The presentation was very well received and it was a shame that more time was not allowed for questions and discussion, as many people expressed interest in finding out more about how the model works at Access Arts.

Unfortunately all of this left little time for our team to actually experience High Beam which has been integrated into the Adelaide Fringe Festival for the first time in 2007. We did however get an opportunity to visit Arts Access SA and received a warm welcome from their Administration Coordinator. Finally, I got the chance to do a short performance something which I seldom have time for these days due to work and family commitments. All in all it was a worthwhile and thought-provoking experience for all of us.

- Emma Bennison (Assistant Director/Project Coordinator)

SHOWTIME IN BUNDY!

Bundaberg Sound Circles is going really strongly, we have increased our numbers into the 30s which is fantastic! For our next big goal we are working towards is another concert which will be held on Saturday July 21st.

This concert will showcase songs, dances and a play. The play and star of the show is Percival the Very Proud Peacock. In this play we learn about the feelings of a creature who seems so different from us, but who is like us too. When we read the play the first night we asked ourselves ‘what are the meanings or themes in the play?’ Some of the themes people came up with were: generosity is the best policy; that if you give you can get back and to treat others how you would like to be treated. Everyone loved the story so we decided to create a performance out of it!

In the beginning, Percival is aloof and distanced from the other birds who call to him: ‘Come on Percival, come and fly with us!’ Instead of joining his feathered peers, Percival just struts past, proud and silent, fanning his feathers which shine in the sun. The other birds get annoyed and upset because of the way Percival treats them, as he is always pretentious and thinks he is better than everyone else. Percival complains to the wise old owl that all of the other birds are ganging up on him and no one will be his friend. The wise old Owl seeks the Kangaroos and Koalas advice to bring peace to the valley again. The three of them speak to the birds and get down to the key issues. When a whole bird park meeting is held, Percival reveals that even though he outwardly looks proud and handsome that inside he does not feel good about himself. He is envious of other bird’s beauty and talents, and puts them down to make himself feel better.

Percival asks for forgiveness from the other birds and in a generous gesture he says “I love my beautiful, beautiful feathers but not nearly as much as I love having dear friends,” and gives each of them a feather as a symbol of his sincere feelings.

Everyone has chosen a bird part that they want to be and we have been practicing dancing, singing and flying like birds. Everyone is thinking of costume designs and families are getting involved to create something special. Some of the participants have been inspired to go to the local library to get books about Australian wildlife in order to study their part and help others find their birds in the book. Others have borrowed bird music from the library and everyone has listened to the tranquil sounds of the outback. There are some wonderful leaders emerging in the group and everyone is letting their individual talents shine. Stay tuned for further details on our performance!

- Breeze Slattery (Bundaberg Sound Circles Facilitator)

Access Arts Drumming Group- Beats the Best!

Since the beginning of 2006, the Access Arts drumming group has been producing funky beats for two hours every Friday. Each week, the group has a ball exploring the different sounds and experiences they can create using a variety of percussive instruments. Every second week, the group is joined by experienced drumming facilitator Ross Welch who teaches them new and inspiring ways to beat their drums! So far, they have performed at the 2006 Kyabra Strengths Based Conference in October and the 2006 Access Arts Open Day and things are only going to get bigger and better this year with new members joining in each week. Sessions are relaxed and informal, with participants calling the shots and time to stop and chat over a cup of coffee. Access Arts News joined this talented and boisterous group for a session to find out exactly why it is such a success:

Julia: “It makes me happy. It’s a party!”

Ria: “It’s good to learn new skills.”

Andrius: “It’s wonderful! It makes me feel like a student.”

Brad: Looks forward to it every week. With a bang of his drum he lets us know it’s time for- “Less talk, more drumming!”

Lainey: It’s good communication.”

Darren: “We need more money for more equipment!”

Drumming is free and everyone is welcome! To join in the fun simply rock up from 12-2pm on a Friday, become an Access Arts member and start that drumming!

An Interview with: Roanne and Belinda from Creative Respite Options Art Mentoring.

As part of pilot program Creative Respite Options, talented beginner artist Roanne Possingham has been participating in one on one art mentoring sessions on a Tuesday afternoon with first time art mentor and Brisbane Outsider Artist Belinda Peel. The two visual arts enthusiasts caught up with Access Arts News to have a chat about the art and friendships they’ve made over throughout the program.

AAI News: What have you guys been doing over the last 8 weeks?

Belinda: Black and white pictures, tonal exercises, paintings of landscapes- but the main piece has been Ro’s painted storybook “Crime Book”.

AAI News: Have you been involved in the visual arts before?

Roanne: Yes, I was involved in the ‘Art of Change’ workshops which are based in the Redlands. This resulted in 3 of my works being included in an exhibition.

AAI News: What have you enjoyed the most about the art mentoring program?

Roanne: Being around people around my own age,

Belinda: Seeing the progression of colour and putting the final canvas book together.

AAI News: What do you think is the most important thing you learnt during this time?

Roanne: I didn’t realise how much I loved policing, and also how much I love painting!

Belinda: I’ve learnt that the best way of teaching someone is to work with their interests. (For example we made the “Crime Book” because Roanne loves the world of police men and women).

AAI News: what advice would you give to people who want to get involved in visual arts?

Roanne: It’s good fun!

Belinda: My advice would be to think outside the square. I see art as a window into someone’s life or thoughts.

AAI News: What are your plans for the future?

Roanne: To continue with the art workshops if I can and to have fun just painting and making friends.

Belinda: To encourage more people to take up art and to facilitate art workshops.

Roanne (left) and Belinda (right) with one of Roanne's finished paintings,
which was inspired by the DNA strands forensic police men and women
can find at a crime scene.

Volunteer Profile: Alyssa Maughan

Alyssa is a reliable and hard-working volunteer for Sound Circles and cre8ve UnLtd. She is also a talented musician and is currently working towards the opening night of musical ‘The Yeomen of the Guard’ where she will be fulfilling her duties as an understudy and part of the chorus line. Alyssa recently completed some research work for Access Arts’ pilot program Creative Respite Options.

1. 1. Q: When did you come to AAI?

March last year.

2. 2. Q: What made you decide to work for AAI?

Actually it was when I gave Access Arts a proposal for a possible workshop and raised interest in facilitating. I knew that Access Arts was doing a fair bit of creative workshop provision so thought I might be able to get my foot in the door. As it turned out, some of the ideas I had were already being used in Sound Circles. It was then I decided that volunteering for Sound Circles might be a very good idea!

3. 3. Q: What did you do before coming to AAI?

I was studying community services and had recently joined the Queensland Musical Theatre.

4. 4. Q: What is your favourite food?

Chocolate!

5. 5. Q: What is your favourite movie?

I don’t really have one but I enjoy any comedy.

6. 6. Q: What is your favourite song?

I don’t have one of those either but I appreciate all different styles of music.

7. 7. Q: What is your star sign?

Cancer

8. 8. Q: If you were sent to a desert island, what would you take with you?

Something to sleep on - I enjoy my sleep!

9. 9. Q: Where do you see yourself in ten years time?

In a nice house, perhaps raising a family.

10. 10. Q: What is your philosophy in life?

Life is what you make it.

Member’s Corner

Craven

Written by William (Bill) Thomas at New Farm, Brisbane on Sunday 24th December 2006

There’s an evil, tough, sadistic corrupt prison Governor named Earnest Craven
Who’s in charge of the notorious hellhole, high security, bleak prison known as Blackmoor.
Where the prisoners are harshly, brutally and cruelly mistreated and it’s certainly no haven.
As there’s no way for the men and women to escape and they have no hope anymore.

The above poem was inspired by and based on a brilliant, dramatic “Prisoner” TV series storyline in 1986 starring brilliant, Australian actor Ray Meaher who played the character Earnest Craven about whom this poem us created and written about.

Member Profile: Sue Austin

Sue is a new member of Access Arts and is now joining in the fun at Sound Circles. Welcome Sue!

1. 1. Q: When did you become a member of AAI?

Last month. March 2007

2. 2. Q: What made you decide to become a member of AAI?

I wanted something different to do.

3. 3. Q: What area(s) of the arts are you interested in?

Painting and drawing.

4. 4. Q: What is your favourite food?

Meat and salad, lasagne and muesli.

5. 5. Q: What is your favourite movie?

The Sound of Music.

6. 6. Q: What is your favourite song?

Desiree by Neil Diamond.

7. 7. Q: If you were sent to a desert island, what would you take with you?

One bottle of water and a blanket.

8. 8. Q: Where do you see yourself in ten years time?

With a nice young man (my own age) to spend some time with.

9. 9. Q: What is your philosophy in life?

To take one day at a time.

Now, what we’ve all been waiting for….the next enthralling instalment of Taz! Heard’s story: One big fat terrifying experience! (In last month’s chapter, ‘The long road to recovery’ Taz’s character discovered how hard it is to recover from being hit by a giant banana.)

Chapter 3:

‘Sounds awesome’ I managed to choke out, gagging on a mouthful of water, which I was still trying to swallow. ‘So, you’re saying that there’s an actual life outside of this miserable place?’ My family had just been telling me about their day & I mean, after what I’ve heard there’s no ‘real’ beaches but, let’s look on the bright side – there’s no big banana’s either!

It wasn’t until later till I discovered that there was an actual beach here. I mean, ‘artificial’ – as you call it. Still, it was a beach & a beach would have to be better than no beach! Honestly, there are so many worldwide capital cities in this place; it’s hard to keep track of them all! Oh, here we go ‘South Brisbane’ no, no, no, some- how that doesn’t sound right?! I mean……………. South Bank! Yes, know that does sound correct, luckily, thankfully, you can relax or breathe, - I’m not to sure what the so called ‘English language’ is like these days. Remember, I just woke up from being in a coma! – As they call it only a few months back. Meanwhile, here I am sitting in the back seat of our car thinking about how much I must have missed out on for those four months which I’d been in a coma for. Oh, & how I know it was four months- my mum told me & yes, I know big news flash huh? Especially finding out that I’d just missed out on the two most important days in History – Christmas & my birthday! My 12th birthday too. How god darn depressed was I when I found that out?

After thinking about this for a while a decided to ask Mum the question of ‘Time, coma, happened?’ as you can see by that explanation my English sucks (big time). How offensive! Except, she understood every single word I meant & started out by saying ‘Um, well, ah’ so then, I could see that her English wasn’t that much of an improvement from mine. Trying to avoid the topic by asking ‘Are you ok back there?’ seemed like the only way out so, that’s what she did. I didn’t think there would be much point in fighting back so, instead I pulled out the Refidex & begun to study it. We then pulled into a car park near ‘Brunswick Street’, in the suburb of ‘New Farm’ or ‘Fortitude valley’ as you can see I’m not ‘top notch’ with all these ‘Brisbane’ suburbs yet. But, I’m learning, slowly but steadily as they say. I mean, ‘Northgate’ is another suburb, which I’ve heard of & I’ve also heard that I have relatives in the suburbs of ‘Sandgate’, ‘Shorncliffe’, ‘Wavell Heights’ & ‘Bray Park’.

I shouldn’t have complained though cause, here I am – the next day – driving over to my ‘Grandparents’ place, & that was even further out! I was actually glad to get back to the hospital after visiting my grandparents I was just so tired. And to think I would actually be grateful to be back in this white old boring place- just goes to show that being hit by a giant banana can really take it out of you!

The next afternoon I was allowed to go outside the hospital again. Although I was still weak, I was getting stronger everyday, and my many doctors felt that the more I got about seeing Brisbane the better. After all I am going to be in the hospital for a year and may as well get to know a little bit more about this new city that I call home these days.

So anyway, today my family and I decided to go to Queen Street Mall. So as my brother was pushing me in my old ratty wheelchair, he ran into an old mate of his. You’ll never imagine who it was………my favourite star of all time, from my favourite program of all time! And to top it all off- he invited us to lunch at a posh restaurant at the Botanical Gardens that only a rich guy like him could afford! He offered to pay for the whole lot of us as well. There, I had the most beautiful fried ice-cream mmm delish! During the meal, we discussed how we both came from the beach; him from Summer Bay and me from the Sunshine Coast.

“How amazing, sounds like we have a fair bit in common!” he said. Isn’t it just so out there to find out that he hates bananas as well?! But he was very surprised to hear the reason why I HATE bananas!

As ‘Beau Brady’ was leaving, he hugged me and said it was a pleasure to have met me and invited me to hang out with him next time he was in Brisbane. Just as he was about to walk away- I caught him and asked:

“So what do YOU think of Brisbane? I mean it’s pretty new to me and I was wondering how it compares to Summer Bay.”

In reply he smiled and said: “Well, there’s no way it compares to Summer Bay but Brisbane’s still the best place to come for a holiday for me.”

Back at my new home (the hospital) I got to thinking about all the different kinds of dangerous fruit there could be in Brisbane. Such as mangoes – whose HEAVY SEED could knock you out with such a force; which is a real shame because, I fell in love with them after one mouthful. Being addicted to them as I am will make giving them up really difficult.

And the freaky furry kiwi-fruit- what a fright! Not to mention the round heavy watermelon, the bitterly sour grapefruit that can blind you with its deadly juice and the spiky, pointy pineapple; fruit in Brisbane could indeed be a very frightening nightmare! Maybe I shouldn’t leave this hospital again- I certainly don’t want to be hit by any more giant sinister fruits!

Just then, my mum came in and interrupted my frightening fruit thoughts.

“Hi Tara, guess where we’re going tomorrow- South Bank!” she said in an excited tone.

“But MUUUUUUM! There’s dangerous fruit EVERYWHERE in Brisbane, it’s just not safe! You’re going to have to drag me out there & protect me ‘BIG TIME’ if you want me to come!” I screamed.

“Ah, now Tara,” Mum said as she shook her head at me. “You’ve just been letting your imagination run wild being cooped up in this place. I don’t blame you- giant fruit can be a real danger- as you know first hand- but we’ve been in Brisbane for months on end and haven’t seen a single piece of deadly fruit. Besides, there’s a beach at South Bank and we all know how much you miss the beach!”

Hmm, I thought about this and, loving the beach like I do, decided I would brave the great outdoors and go to South Bank. I went to sleep that night dreaming of the warm white sand and the cool blue water of the beach. Ah, just like my real Sunshine Coast home! Stay tuned for the next chapter in next month’s newsletter.

What’s On

Access Arts Singing Workshops

Are you always singing in the shower?
Are you interested in learning how to sing in a group atmosphere and gaining choral experience whilst having a lot of fun?
If so, then come along to Access Arts’ trial singing workshops!

When: 26th May (for 4 weeks)

Where: Stores Rehearsal Room, Stores Building, Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St New Farm

Time: 1-3pm

Cost: To be confirmed (no more than $10)

For further information or to register your interest please contact Hayley Kitchener on 0402 065 677 or email hayley@accessarts.org.au

Actors Anonymous

Actors Anonymous kicks off for the year with their first meeting on Friday 27th April from 10:30-12pm. All are welcome at the meeting which will be held at 10 Cameron St, Fairfield. Please let Alyssa Maughan know if you require transport assistance on 0400 703 159.

Introductory Collage Workshop

Collage is a pictorial composition made from any or a combination of various materials such as a newspaper, magazine, cardboard, cloth etc affixed in juxtaposition to a surface and often combined with colours and lines from the artist. A collage can be abstract or figurative and can contain text.

Come along to this workshop and learn about the great world of collage which can range from highly aesthetic to bluntly conceptual, sombre and serious to frivolous and FUN. Anyone can enjoy this workshop and no painting or drawing skills are required!

When: 4 Saturdays in June or July 2007 – workshops will depend on numbers - a minimum of eight people will be required

Dates: To be confirmed depending on numbers

Where: Access Arts, BOA Studio, 119 Lamington St, New Farm

Cost: $10

Facilitator: Thierry Auriac

Bookings: to make a booking please contact Thierry Auriac on 3899 1231 or 0411 612 323

Brisbane's Living Library: Don't Judge a Book by its Cover

What is a Living Library?

The Living Library works exactly like a normal library -readers come and borrow a 'book' for a limited period of time. After reading it they return the Book to the library and -if they want-they can borrow another book. This is the only one difference: the Books in the Living Library are human beings, and the Books and readers enter into a personal dialogue. The Books in the Living Library are people representing groups frequently confronted with prejudices and stereotypes, and who are often victims of discrimination or social exclusion. The 'reader' of the library can be anybody who is ready to talk with his or her own prejudice and stereotype and wants to spend time on this experience. In the Living Library, Books can not only speak, but they are able to reply to the readers' questions, and the Books can even ask questions and learn themselves.

Where: Brisbane Square Library, top of the Mall, opposite the Casino

When: Rehearsal- Sunday 29th April 12noon - 2.30pm

Event Days - Friday 18 May and Saturday 19 May 10.30am - 2.30pm.

Lunch provided on all days.

(Please let Claire Lagosha know if you are coming to these events and if you have any special food requirements.
Contact details: email: claire.lagosha@brisbane.qld.gov.au Ph. 340 36193, mob. 0414 358 979)

Do you want to become a Living Book?

We would appreciate hearing from more living books. To receive a nomination form please see Sally or Angela at Access Arts who can email, fax, post or hand one out to you. You may nominate on the form to be a Living Book on one day or both days.
Nomination forms need to be returned to:
Claire Lagosha
Co-ordinator Community Liaison
Brisbane City Council Library Services
GPO Box1434
Brisbane Qld 4001
Fax: 07 340 39969
Email: claire.lagosha@brisbane.qld.gov.au

Would you like to become a reader?:

Some people are still needed to be readers – if you wish to volunteer simply contact Claire Lagosha on the contact details above.

How will it work on the day(s)?

Readers (visitors to the library) come in to the library and can view the catalogue of books available. They are then able to take a card for the book they wish to borrow and take it to the booking area. The time allocated for each borrowing is 30mins maximum. They are then given a time - either immediately if the book is 'on the shelf' or a later time if the book is currently on loan.

The Books will be looked after on the day (including lunch) - details of this will be discussed at the rehearsal where we will run through how it works.

If you have any further questions, please contact Claire Lagosha by phone: 3403 6193/ 0414 358 979 or email: claire.lagosha@brisbane.qld.gov.au

Valley Jazz Festival 2007

The Valley Jazz Festival returns to the streets after a year off, bigger and better than ever. Founded by Jazz Queensland Incorporated, from April 24th-29th the streets of The Valley will come alive with - 60 live acts, 15 venues, 6 vibrant days!

For a festival program go to: http://www.valleyjazzfestival.com/ValleyJazzFestival2007program.pdf (PDF file) or else ask Access Arts to assist you in getting it an accessible format.

Queensland Musical Theatre:

Queensland Musical Theatre (QMT) presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Yeomen of The Guard”

When: May 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, June 1 and 2. There will be three matinee performances, the two Saturdays, 26 May and 2 June, and Sunday, May 27.

Where: The Schonell Theatre, Union Road, St Lucia, University of Queensland.

Bookings are not essential; however, it is advised that a booking is made as tickets are selling fast. I will leave booking forms at the office. Alternatively, bookings can be made through Power Ticks (Brisbane Powerhouse), online or by phone: 3358-8600.

Booking prices include:

Children (Primary school aged and under) $15.00
Groups of 100 plus, $15.00 each
Members and friends discount price $22.50,
Group of 45-99, $22.50
Pensioners and groups of 10 to 44, $25.00
$35.00 per adult:
A family (Two adults and two children) $80.00.

Hope to see you all there!

- Alyssa Maughan (Access Arts Volunteer and musical performer)

ATTENTION VISUAL ARTISTS!

We are seeking expressions of interest from culturally diverse artists of all visual arts disciplines. We are developing a new gallery featuring the best Australian multicultural talent. It will be a fine art marketing and distribution gallery opening in Gold Coast in 2008. Register early to be part of this unique project. Please send your short Bio and 3-5 images (jpg) of your work to:

Elda Koro
email: elda_koro@hotmail.com
mob: 0433 111 757

Photographic Exhibition: Contrast - Brisbane in Black and White

Brisbane-based photographer Nicole Pragasam presents her series of architectural portraits, ‘Contrast - Brisbane in Black and White’. The series of limited edition monochrome photographs celebrates the diversity of local architecture, old and new, recognisable and obscure.

Ms Pragasam has isolated the form and detail of buildings throughout the CBD and suburbs in a project spanning 12 months, to produce this stunning collection of high-contrast photographic prints. The exhibition is ideal for the art-lover with a passion to see Brisbane with new eyes or the home decorator with a flair for contemporary and unique art.

A selection of Ms Pragasam’s work can be viewed at www.createdvisible.com

The exhibition will be at Bella Arts Gallery, Springfield. Bella Arts is Shop 14, Spring Lake Metro, Springfield Boulevard - just off the first roundabout after the exit from Centenary Highway. (There are directions and a location map on the gallery's web site and the UBD reference is Map 237 C19)

The exhibition will run from Saturday 2 June to Tuesday 26 June. Opening times are Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Admission is free.