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Beaver Galleries

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6282 5294

Address: 81 Denison St 2600 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.beavergalleries.com.au

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25.01.2022 Nicola Dickson - 'Imagining Malmaison, Friarbirds' - acrylic and oil on linen, 76 x 122cm http://www.beavergalleries.com.au//voyagers-tales/dickson/

24.01.2022 A few install pics from Peter Boggs' exhibition - 'landscapes & interiors' currently on show. Visit the gallery to view Tue - Fri 10am - 5pm and/or online : http://www.beavergalleries.com.au//landscapes-inter/boggs/

23.01.2022 Kelly Austin - Stilled Composition 83 - porcelain and stoneware (seven pieces) with timber shelf, 38 x 130 x 32cm

22.01.2022 A big thanks to Meredith Hinchliffe for your insightful review of Jenny Orchard's exhibition "Conversations with Weeds". Head onto the website to read the full review here: The final day of Jenny's exhibition is Sunday 30 August so make sure you catch it!

22.01.2022 We may be having a break from our exhibitions at the moment but there is still plenty to see! Our ‘stockroom display’ offers a unique opportunity to browse our extensive collection of available art works. Each of the three gallery spaces has been curated with works in a variety of mediums with both new and previously displayed artworks. Our dedicated print room showcases framed and unframed works by all of Beaver Galleries’ represented printmakers.... Head to the website to view just some of the works on display http://www.beavergalleries.com.au/ Also, keep your eyes peeled for details on our next exhibitions opening on the 23 July : Nicola Dickson - 'Voyagers' Tales Baudin' and Sophia Szilagyi - 'A walk in the gardens' Beaver Galleries 81 Denison Street Deakin Canberra ACT 2600 Australia Tel (02) 6282 5294 opening hours 10am 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday

21.01.2022 Thank you Sasha Grishin for your excellent review of 'A walk in the gardens' by Sophia Szilagyi in the The Canberra Times "...there is a layering of imagery creating a multi-tiered reality, where we, as viewers, remain uncertain as to what exists in the real world captured by the camera and what is a projection of our or the artist's imagination." -Sasha Grishin... The exhibition will be on display until Sunday 9 August Gallery opening hours 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday. If you can't make it to the gallery you can view the exhibition online at: http://www.beavergalleries.com.au//a-walk-in-the/szilagyi/

21.01.2022 Jenny Orchard - Hemlock Lizard - earthenware with glazes & enamels, 52 x 32 x 24cm

19.01.2022 "It's as though Joséphine herself is standing over it all, agreeing with the sense of wonder that comes out of Dickson's paintings of birds in what must have seemed the strangest of landscapes." Read Sally Pryor's wonderful article on Nicola Dickson in the The Canberra Times. It is the final week to view Nicola's exhibition 'Voyager's tales - Baudin' so don't miss out.

19.01.2022 Melinda Schawel - Chasing waterfalls ink & pencil on torn & perforated paper, 106.5 x 152cm

18.01.2022 Dianne Fogwell - Between us (unframed) - linocut (two panels), unique, 109 x 158cm

16.01.2022 This wonderful short film provides a glimpse into the creative world of Jenny Orchard. Many of the sculptures featured in this video are now on show in her current exhibition at Beaver Galleries "Conversations with Weeds". Jenny's exhibition runs until 30 August. We hope you can make it in! Video by: Simon Hewson of Fa tog' ra fi

14.01.2022 Judy Holding - The Pardalote - tissue paper, wire, ink, paint (wall piece), 40 x 36 x 15cm

11.01.2022 "As you look into one of her pieces, from a distance, there is a breathing ease and simplicity, but on closer examination there is a preciousness of detail and subtle nuances in surface textures." This is the wonderful review by Sasha Grishin in the Canberra Times on the weekend. Make sure you get in and see Melinda Schawel's show before it closes this coming Sunday. https://www.canberratimes.com.au//scratching-beneath-the-/

11.01.2022 "The paintings become small contemplative gems into which the viewer is invited to enter and through which to create their own daydream of reality." Read Sasha Grishin's review in The Canberra Times of Peter Boggs' exhibition currently on show at the gallery. It's the final weekend so don't forget to drop in. Gallery opening hours 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday. View the exhibition online at: http://www.beavergalleries.com.au//landscapes-inter/boggs/

08.01.2022 We are adding new pieces to our online shop regularly including this beautiful pair of 'Lagoon' earrings by Melinda Young. These earrings are hand made in recycled painted Australian ply with freshwater pearls, amazonite, turquoise and sterling silver. Melinda Young studied jewellery making at the Sydney College of the Arts and has been making special pieces for many years. She says of her practice, Fascinated by the potential for unexpected narrative and interpretation, ...my jewellery has a carefully considered use of colour and often a sly, subversive sense of humour. Inspired by architecture, the landscape, the social condition of the body and my everyday surroundings, my work often takes the form of small colour studies, each having the potential to tell a range of stories. If you are looking for that special handmade gift then head to our website to browse our selection of jewellery, ceramics, glass, metal and textiles. We can even gift wrap for you. Happy browsing!

07.01.2022 PORCELAIN featured artist : Kevin White Kevin White is one of the most eminent ceramic artists working in Australia and is also highly regarded, nationally and internationally, as a scholar in his chosen medium. His porcelain vessels and their contemporary embellishment take inspiration from the elegance and technical skill of the East Asian ceramic tradition. These arrestingly beautiful forms feature evocative hand-painted decoration with geometric planes of colour. Kevin h...as also incorporated, in his most recent work, larger sweeping brushstrokes that pay homage to his experience living and working in China and Japan. His distinct signature of interpretation is clear, giving new life to the ceramic traditions and refracting ideas of Japonisme seen in British ceramics of the 19th century. Kevin was born in England and arrived in Australia in 1985 upon completion of his post-graduate studies at the Royal College of Art in London. In 1978, he was awarded a scholarship by the Japanese Ministry of Education for post graduate research into ceramics in Japan. He then worked for three years in the studio of influential ceramic artist Mr Satoshi Sato. He is currently Adjunct Professor in the School of Art at RMIT University, Melbourne. His work is held in collections throughout the world, including the National Gallery of Australia, Parliament House, Powerhouse Museum, National Gallery of Victoria, Royal College of Art (UK), Tachikichi Corporation (Japan) and the Gifu Prefectural Ceramic Museum (Japan). View Kevin's work online or at the gallery: http://www.beavergalleries.com.au/exhibitions/porcelain-6// 'Porcelain' exhibition runs until 14 June

07.01.2022 Sophia Szilagyi A walk in the gardens digital prints 23 July 9 August 2020 ... Sophia Szilagyi is a printmaker who uses digital printmaking to create scenes of re-interpreted memory and experience. In her multi-layered compositions, Sophia explores the relationship between fiction and non-fiction, challenging our perceptions of reality and the effects of physical sensation and emotional response on memory. 'A walk in the gardens' is inspired by two celebrated Australian gardens: The Sydney Botanical Gardens and Musk Cottage in Victoria. You are invited to view the exhibition during normal gallery hours from Thursday 23 July to Sunday 9 August. To preview the exhibition visit our website: http://www.beavergalleries.com.au//a-walk-in-the/szilagyi/ Gallery hours: 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Sunday Beaver Galleries, Deakin, Canberra

06.01.2022 Nicola Dickson Voyagers’ Tales: Baudin paintings and drawings 23 July 9 August 2020... Canberra artist Nicola Dickson presents works inspired by the expedition to Australia led by French naturalist Nicolas Baudin in 1800. A huge collection of plants, insects, birds and animals, and sketches of these, were brought back to France. Many of these items were acquired by Napoleon’s wife, the Empress Joséphine for her country residence, Château Malmaison. During a residency in Paris in 2017, Nicola had the opportunity to explore the Malmaison collection and historic archives. This exhibition attempts to convey a sense of the past ‘presences’ of birds and plants transported from Australia. You are invited to view the exhibition during normal gallery hours from Thursday 23 July to Sunday 9 August To preview the exhibition visit our website: http://www.beavergalleries.com.au//voyagers-tales/dickson/ Gallery hours: 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Sunday Beaver Galleries, Deakin, Canberra

03.01.2022 Thank you Meredith Hinchliffe for your thoughtful review of our group porcelain exhibition in City News online Canberra CityNews "I found it a joy to see the outstanding works in this exhibition in the flesh. Their delicacy belies the strength of each piece. It is an engrossing exhibition to revive the 2020 program."- Meredith Hinchliffe The exhibition will be on display until Sunday 14 June... Gallery opening hours 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday. If you can't make it to the gallery you can view the exhibition online at http://www.beavergalleries.com.au/

03.01.2022 Sending our very best wishes to all of our amazing Melbourne artists and clients returning to lockdown. We are thinking of you. Stay strong and stay safe. You’ve got this! Image: Graeme Drendel - Water Games - oil on canvas, 113 x 130cm #melbournelockdown #beavergalleries #australianartist #graemedrendel #stayhomemakeart

01.01.2022 Our recent stockroom display ('Fragile environment') in gallery 1 includes works that reflect on the fragility of the natural world driven by climate change and human impact. Artists included are: Sue Lovegrove, Alexander Boynes, Les Blakebrough, Sarah Tomasetti, Melinda Schawel, Mandy Martin, Julie Bartholomew, Shannon Garson and GW Bot. Head to the website to view just some of the works on display http://www.beavergalleries.com.au/ Beaver Galleries... 81 Denison Street Deakin Canberra ACT 2600 Australia Tel (02) 6282 5294 opening hours 10am 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday