Changing Perspectives 2020

MSWPS 111th Annual Exhibition
October 2020
Online Virtual Exhibition

Mist over the Jamieson (detail) - Jenny Scholes

The exhibition

 

2020 has been a remarkably different year for our society. The Annual General Meeting in March was the only opportunity for members to meet before the pandemic lockdown. This meeting took place at The Ola Cohn Centre, the former home and studio of the sculptor Ola Cohn, now MSWPS regular meeting place. Ola Cohn was President of the Society for fifteen years until her death in 1964. On Thursdays, Life Drawing and other activities are usually held at the Centre, but all has been quiet this year with no art gallery or studio visits, paint outs, artist’s talks, workshops, bus or train trips. Yet despite COVID 19 restrictions, the society has provided camaraderie and support to members as in the past. Although not being able to meet in person, General Meetings and Committee Meetings via Zoom have become the norm. They have kept us in touch and informed, as have the comprehensive e-Bulletins. Many members have used this time of fewer interruptions in creative productivity. Works created before our world changed last year will be shown online as well as the diverse isolation works.

MSWPS also pays tribute to three recently deceased members; Mariette Perrinjaquet, Valda Cuming OAM, and Maureen Slatter. Each made significant contributions to the Society.  Go to the WHAT’S ON section and open NEWS.

Although the opportunity to view our work hanging in the grandeur of the Victorian Artists Society Galleries will be missed, we invite you to enjoy our exhibition in a new way and share it with friends. Members welcome commissions and/or purchasing.

MSWPS is delighted to present its 111th Annual Exhibition Changing Perspectives 2020, an Online Virtual Exhibition to the world.

Judge: Amanda Hyatt

Amanda is a tonal impressionist Alla Prima watercolourist, making every brushstroke matter, who also paints in oils. She believes that light and atmosphere are the key essentials for her art and doesn’t rely on colour.

She uses a reduced, more muted colour palette and makes tone ‘do all the work’ rather than letting ‘colour get all the glory’.

She has been described as a ‘Master Artist’ (Director of the Dalian Art Gallery, China), one of the ‘top seven en plein air Masters’ (L’Art de L’Aquarelle) and “is now considered to be one of the most exciting and ground-breaking watercolour artists in the world” (APV Films 2019).

The winners

  • Gwendoline Krumins - In the Studio

    The Annie Davison Oliver Award

    Gwendoline Krumins - In the Studio

    Annie Davison Oliver was a long serving Treasurer and Benefactor of MSWPS. Her death in 1997 at the age of 94 ended a long and valuable association of 67 years, in appreciation, MSWPS established this award in her memory.

  • Beatrice Magalotti - Stormy Passage

    The MSWPS Sculpture Award

    Beatrice Magalotti - Stormy Passage

    The Inaugural MSWPS Sculpture Award was established in 2020. From 2021 the award will be known as The Valda Cuming Sculpture Award.

    Valda Cuming OAM served on the MSWPS committee for many years during her 25 year membership of the Society. Valda was widely recognized for her proficiency in sculpture using a range of materials including wood, ceramic and stone. At the pinnacle of her career in 2019, she was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for services to the arts.

    The Valda Cuming Sculpture Award was established by MSWPS in memory of her inspirational sculpture and impressive achievements.

  • The MSWPS Award

    Erica Wagner, Liz Moore Golding, Margaret Picken & Anne Melloy - all equal winners

    This award is chosen by the current Members of MSWPS. Each artwork entered for the 2021 Exhibition automatically receives One (1) voting point. Members choose One (1) Artwork by their peers for added voting points.

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