First and foremost, a huge thank you from the KAS Committee to Judy White, who has filled the position of President of our Society with distinction for the past 9 Years. Unfortunately, due to various unforeseen circumstances, Judy has decided to submit her resignation from the position of president, as of now. Judy will continue to work on the committee and we are relieved to have her expertise as we move towards the coming exhibition.
In the meantime, as vice president, I will move into the Acting President role until our AGM in February next year.
Maybe now Judy will have time for the painting she has been longing to do Helen Pain .
TUESDAY, 7TH AUGUST – DEMONSTRATION by GITTE BACKHAUSEN
There is a freedom in letting a painting evolve from play and curiosity, letting the process itself guide you. Gitte will share her approach to abstract painting and demonstrate ways to add texture to your artworks. Texture offers opportunities to create a range of different effects in your art and enrich your creative language. You will leave with new ideas to explore in your own art- making. Whether you are an abstract painter or more traditional in your 
approach, you will go home inspired to create in new ways.
About Gitte – Gitte Backhausen is a Danish-born Australian artist living Gerringong on the NSW South Coast. With a strong interest in psychology and human behaviour, Backhausen’s work explores the subconscious mind. “To me art is freedom. It is a way of giving the subconscious a voice without the restrictions and demands of the mind.”
Backhausen has a strong connection to the abstract expressionist movement and also draws inspiration from Australian abstract landscape painters such as Elizabeth Cummings and Ann Thomson. ‘I am a studio painter. However, I often draw inspiration from the world around me and allow this to come through, without forcing a specific outcome. I see my work as subconscious abstract landscapes that are free to form their own world throughout the process of creation. In the same way, they provide the viewer the freedom to imagine a world of their own in my work”.
Since moving to Australia in 2005, Backhausen’s work has continued to gain recognition: as a finalist in the Waverley Art Prize, judged by Tim Olsen; the N
orthern Beaches Art Prize; and the Blacktown City Art Prize. Her most recent solo exhibition was held at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery during February 2018. She has recently caught the eye of Rochfort Gallery, one of the newest and finest galleries in Sydney, where her work is part of several group exhibitions in 2018.
COACH HOUSE 1.00PM
$10 members $15 visitors
Joe Bezzina Workshop.
The workshop advertised with Joe Bezzina on September 29 and 30 is now fully subscribed.
It’s very gratifying that members are applying early for our advertised workshops.
As this course is full, anyone applying from now on will be put on a waiting list in order of receipt, and you will be notified if a place becomes vacant. Contact HELEN PAIN 0432 232 05
EXHIBITION NEWS
HELP NEEDED ON BUMP-IN DAY –
WEDNESDAY, 22ND AUGUST.
WE NEED PEOPLE TO –
WORK AT THE REGISTRATION DESKS ……… A SITTER
LABEL THE PAINTINGS ………..A STANDER
DELIVER THEM TO CORRECT SECTION…….A RUNNER
WORK WITH THE HANGING TEAM …………..A HANGER
We also need 4 people each day to welcome those coming to the exhibition, collect the $2 entry fee, hand them a programme and sell the raffle tickets.
Shifts are 10.00am to 1.30pm and 1.30pm to 5.00pm Please ring ROBYN 0407 939 528
MISSING ENTRY FORM:
A deposit of $60 was made for 3 entries to KAS bank account on 20th July with the name
OCAMPO MARIA PAU Hoyos. However, no entry form has been received so I have no contact details for this artist.
If anyone knows who this might be, could you ask them to contact Ray, please.
Mob 0416 275 855 ; Email raymondteasdale@aapt.net.au
10% Discount on Art Supplies for KAS Members
Lazy Susan Art, has finally opened!
The Old Kiama Co Op
33 Collins St (opposite the Terraces), Kiama
Great location, as off street parking is available at the door!
Opened 7 days a week 9.30 – 4pm
So far the shop stocks Winsor & Newton Watercolour and Atelier Interactive Acrylic paints. Plus a wide range of mediums, surface prep, varnishes, art pads, canvases and incidental art materials.
This new Kiama art & craft shop, is happy to order any special requests. To do this email : lazysusan2533@gmail.com or ph 0407110853
You gain a 10% discount on art supplies, by mentioning you are a member of KAS.
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