Calling on Emerging Artist

EMERGING ARTIST
Did you know that OFF CENTRE has a Micro Gallery Space available to hire for emerging artist? Prime window location in the thriving Salamanca Art District. If you are a new artist wanting to take that first step of selling your quality art work, then please come talk to us at OFF CENTRE. You can pick up an application form and our curator Silvia McClay will be in touch. You can call for information  on 6224 8075 during business hours 10-4 daily.

Orange-Bellied Parrot: Lisa Britzman

During July, Lisa Britzman's window display features her new work "Orange-Bellied Parrot" This new work which consist of Bowls, hanging pine cone bird catchers, brooches and necklaces was created to help raise awareness and funds for the Endangered Species Orange-Bellied Parrot.

This Bird is one of only two migratory parrots in the world. This small Tasmanian bird is critically endangered. Every spring the birds migrate to the Southwest of Tasmania from coastal Victoria & South Australia to breed. Last year 10 breeding pairs returned to Malaleuca and fledged 24 chicks. To help prevent extinction, captive bred populations have been established at Healesville in Victoria, the Adelaide Zoo and in Hobart. These captive bred birds are regularly released into the wild. A dedicated band of professional biologist assisted by a large group of volunteers continues the fight to save this beautiful bird from extinction. $10.00 of your purchase of an Orange-Bellied bird art piece will help contribute to keep these birds from extinction. Funds raised will go to support the captive release program in Tasmania. Current works for sale can be found in the window at the Off Centre Gallery In the Salamanca Arts centre in Hobart.  

Special Occasions : Jude Maisch

Special Occasions

Jude Maish has created cups and saucers especially for Mother's Day based on her favourite family heirloom cups and saucers.

During May Jude Maisch's window display features her new work "Leafy Retro", based on her favourite family heirloom cups and saucers. Coupled with this are pieces from her "Blue & White" tableware range, from teabowls to large slab platters.

'Myrtle Beech' by Georgina Richmond

From Friday April 19th to Wednesday April 24th, Off Centre is delighted to show 'Myrtle Beech', an exhibition of oil paintings by Georgina Richmond.  Georgina has a BA (Hons) in Fine Art and has been painting in oils since she was a teenager.  Georgina exploits the richness and texture of her chosen medium to capture the ever-changing landscape of Tasmania.  She has had numerous solo shows in Hobart, and has twice been a finalist in the John Glover Prize for landscape.

'Revisited' by Robyn Davies

Between 29 March and 17 April, don't miss Robyn Davies' quirky textile jewellery, referencing vintage crocheted doilies, in Off Centre's gallery window. Robyn writes: 

I taught home economics and textiles in secondary schools both in NSW and Tasmania for many years.  As well I have had interesting positions in health promotions since moving to Tasmania.  Although my professional life was fulfilling I have always “needed” to create.  Creating by “Revisiting” garments; wool; yarns; buttons and working with vintage doileys keeps me out of mischief, or actually it is a delicious mischief.

After many years creating, I have finally come to terms with and am able to accept and call myself a textile artist.  My latest work involves “Revisiting” vintage crocheted doileys to create unique jewellery.  The doileys are carefully cut out, then they are painted or hand dyed, hardened and sealed. The process is time consuming and slow but the three dimensional effect is worth it.
I turn the vintage doileys into interesting and unique earrings; single, triple or multi-doiley necklaces. I hope you enjoy my vintage doiley jewellery pieces as much as I enjoy creating them.

 

Ceramics by Jennifer Ramsden

Ceramics by Jennifer Ramsden

Don't miss Off Centre's current exhibition of new works by Jennifer Ramsden.  Jennifer's serenely beautiful white and blue ceramics are carved into a myriad of natural forms.  She writes:

My inspiration for these pots comes from Antarctica.  I have tried to interpret the contrast of colours, the shapes of icebergs, pack ice, water drops, and ice shards.

Ceramics by Jennifer Ramsden

From March 14 to 27, in Off Centre's microgallery window.

Ceramics by Jennifer Ramsden

Tina Burman

Linocut by Tina Burman

From 21st Feb to 13th March, catch paintings and prints by Tina Burman in Off Centre's microgallery window.  Tina has a College Certificate of Education in Art Production and Life Drawing from Hobart College, and has completed a Tafe Tasmania Diploma of Art Craft and Design specialising in printmaking.  Tina works in linocut, collagraph, lithography, charcoal, graphite, pastels, and oil paints, and has also studied bookbinding and framing.

She writes:  'I intend to indulge in my passion of creating, making and experimenting with various shapes and forms that intrigue me.  It is what artists put in of themselves that makes their individual efforts original and unique.'

Linocut by Tina Burman

Pastel by Tina Burman