Recycled Expressions 3 Opening Soon

Opening at the Shepparton Art Gallery on 24 November is Recycled Expressions 3, a group exhibition by artists from the GV Centre’s Disability Services.

The exhibition will be officially launched by Jeanette Powell MP and Tess Noonan Egan.

Under the creative direction of Art Studio Coordinator Julia Thomas, participants have produced a range of fantastic artworks including drawings, paintings, mosaics, sculptures, pottery, and 3D wall hangings.

Gallery Director Leanne Willis says the exhibition title was chosen because all the art works have been created utilising all or part recycled materials.

“The artists have worked consistently, exhibiting in the foyer of the Eastbank Centre for the past two years in preparedness for this exhibition,” says Ms Willis.

“This exhibition is a credit to the GV Centre’s Art Studio whose commitment fosters talented artists to produce works of art worthy for sale and exhibition in any gallery.”

The GV Centre’s Disability Services art program is a hive of activity, self expression and achievement. Established in 1954 the GV Centre offers children and adult services giving participants the option to participate in a variety of programs, including supported employment along with a number of day programs. The Centre’s art program is one such day program that has been providing people with a disability the option to pursue creative expression through art and craft for over 10 years. The art program plays an important role in achieving the Centre’s mission and provides clients with an opportunity to express themselves, build self esteem and gain a sense of pride in their work.

The exhibition is being held in conjunction with International Day of People with a disABILITY. The day is a celebration of ability, and the exhibition is a major event for the artists, as it provides them the opportunity to display their works within the local community via the same means as any other emerging or recognised professional artist.

Two of the artists whose work will be exhibited were selected from throughout Victoria to participate in Connected 06 coordinated by State Trustees and Arts Project Australia. Connected 06 was an exhibition of artworks at Federation Square, Melbourne that celebrated the work of artists with a disability.

The GV Centre’s art program has come a long way and plays a major part in increasing the quality of life of people with a disability and providing them with a future of opportunities. To obtain more information on this program please contact Kate Smith, Marketing Coordinator on (03) 5831 4965.

The exhibition opens at the Shepparton Art Gallery on Friday 24 November at 6.00pm. Please RSVP by 22 November to (03) 5832 9861.

The exhibition will continue until 17 December 2006.