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Ecologically Sustainable Annandale 2011

1-29 October 2011 Free Mon-Fri:9.30am-8pm, Sat:9.30am-4pm, Sun:10am-4pm, Closed Mon 3 Oct
Leichhardt Library, Italian Forum, Norton Street, Leichhardt
Eco-Annandale is an annual exhibition supported by Ramin Communications

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List of Works in order of display.

1. Neo-plastic Nudibranch Neckpiece (2011)

   This wearable work is made out of plastic bags as well as bits and pieces that I've collected - mostly plastic, some pearls. They have been combined with a USB that features images of amazing sea creatures called nudibranchs. These creatures are incredibly diverse in colour and form – different species live in different waters all over the world.

   This piece draws an association between the plastic waste floating in the water (often washed into waterways through stormwater drains) and the impact this has on the species that live there. By mimicking the form of precious jewellery, the work asks the wearer - what do we place value on?

   Michelle Genders

   Price: $500

2. Raindrops in Spring Town Garden and Autumnal Mountain: Raindrops in Spring-1

   Gentle spring raindrops formed a crystal necklace on this pink rock orchid (Thelychiton kingianus).
   15 September 2011, Rozelle

   Fujiko Watt

   20.5 cm x 20.5 cm (unframed)
   35.5 x 35.5 cm (framed).
   $60 (Matted and framed*), $25(photograph only).

3. Raindrops in Spring Town Garden and Autumnal Mountain: Raindrops in Spring-2

   Spring raindrops on fragrant white rock orchid flowers (Thelychiton speciosus). The droplets evaporate quickly in the warm sun.
   15 September 2011, Rozelle

   Fujiko Watt

   20.5 cm x 20.5 cm (unframed)
   35.5 x 35.5 cm (framed).
   $60 (Matted and framed*), $25(photograph only).

4. Raindrops in Spring Town Garden and Autumnal Mountain: Raindrops in Autumn-1

   Autumnal rain filled in dried flower cups of white meadowsweet (Spiraea betulifolia Pall.) before falling down to the soft mountain soil.
   18th of September 2006, Mt. Daisetsu National Park in Hokkaido, a northern island of Japan

   Fujiko Watt

   20.5 cm x 20.5 cm (unframed)
   35.5 x 35.5 cm (framed).
   $60 (Matted and framed*), $25(photograph only).

5. Raindrops in Spring Town Garden and Autumnal Mountain: Raindrops in Autumn-2

   Autumnal rain and mist formed round spheres like transparent berries on coloured leaves of Sorbus matsumurama (one of Japanese Rowans) . The rowans or mountain-ashes is a deciduous tree of the Rose family. White flowers bloom in summer time and the red berries in autumn are made into a beautiful red fruit liquor.
   18th of September 2006, Mt. Daisetsu National Park in Hokkaido, a northern island of Japan.

   Fujiko Watt

   20.5 cm x 20.5 cm (unframed)
   35.5 x 35.5 cm (framed).
   $60 (Matted and framed*), $25(photograph only).

6. I have been interested for some time in how to depict the flow of water in a medium like linocut that lacks the fluidity of oils or water colour. Urban waterways like Johnston’s Creek, now confined within the walls of a stormwater channel, seem to provide a metaphor for this dilemma. - Sue Toohey

   Footbridge over Johnston's Creek

   Sue Toohey Linocut print, water based ink on Canson water-colour paper.
   Image size 15cm X 20cm.
   $60 unframed

7. Footbridge over Johnston's Creek II

   Sue Toohey
   Multi-coloured linocut print with some additional hand colouring, water based ink and water colour on Canson water-colour paper.
   Image size 15cm X 20cm
   $60 unframed (SOLD)

8. Johnston's Creek

   Sue Toohey
   Linocut print, water based ink on Canson water-colour paper.
   Image size 21cm X 15cm.
   $60 unframed

9. Johnston's Creek II

   Sue Toohey
   Hand coloured linocut print on Canson water colour paper.
   Image size 21cm X 15cm.
   $60 unframed.

10. The shadows are more visible than these fish in Johnston's Creek

    Susanne Martain
    Price: $100 (unframed)

11. (1971)

    Merrick Fry
    Not for Sale

12. Annandale Aqueducts & Salt Glazed Earthenware Water Pipe

    Water Pipe courtesy Heather Melbourne. In Annandale, these clay pipes are routinely replaced with UPVC (plastic) pipes.

    Extract from 1890s Annandale: A Short Walk
    by Marghanita da Cruz
    August 2011
    www.ramin.com.au/walks
    Paper Back Edition, ISBN: 978-1-4478-1111-4

    

13. Plastic abuse is a blight on the environment.

    'Blight Sample I'

    Viki Alonso
    object made of reused recyclable plastic
    50cm x 50cm x 30cm
    Price: NFS

14. found by the water

    Sandra Winkworth
    acrylic, pastel, pencil on found book and swingtag
    framed 32.5 x 42.5 cm
    POA

15. some for you some for me

    Sandra Winkworth
    Whites Creek Wetland water, lunchbag, tape, pens, watercolour, papers, found wooden box
    24.5 x 36 cm
    POA

16. 

    Margot Alexander
    Slumped and Kiln fired glass (framed with Aluminium)
    19.5cm x 44cm
    $550

17. 

    Margot Alexander
    Slumped and Kiln fired glass (framed with Aluminium)
    31cm x 44cm
    $300 (SOLD)

18. 

    Margot Alexander
    Slumped and Kiln fired glass
    31cm x 44cm
    $300 (SOLD)

19. 

    Margot Alexander
    Slumped and Kiln fired glass (framed with Aluminium)
    Framed Set: 24cm x 40cm
    $250 (SOLD)

20. 'A FLEET-IN-CATCH' (2006)

    Merrick Fry
    Mixed Media
    61x74x20cm
    $2,000

21. 'RED WIND' (2007-9)

    Merrick Fry
    Acrylic Wash & Charcoal on Rice Paper
    75x147cm
    $2,200

Cabinet

1. "Water is absorbed by plant roots from soils and flows up stems to the leaves. Transpiration occurs when water vapour flows from leaves into the atmosphere."- Ted Floyd

   Trees

   Margot Alexander
   Slumped and Kiln fired glass
   Height: 30cm
   $125 each (set $350)

2. This Strange Land

   My work is inspired by unusual forms in nature. The biochemistry of life forms is reflected by the randomness of the medium as it develops under extreme conditions. The result is neither positive of negative but takes the viewer into a powerful and strange land. - Margot Alexander
   Slumped and Kiln fired glass
   Height: 55cm
   $200 each

3. Balance (It works by the energy of light) II and III (2011)

   These solar powered toys were pulled apart then remade into whimsical objects with the addition of emu feathers and papier mache. When exposed to sunlight, the ‘wings’ move up and down in somewhat jerky movements – small, futile flaps or short, sharp breaths. These objects refer to the potential of renewable energy as a way for us to regain balance with the delicate biosphere that we are surrounded by.

   Michelle Genders

   Price: $250 (SOLD)

4. Guilty plastic bag stash (2010)

   Guilty plastic bag stash adapts the indigenous tradition of string making to the urban environment. The string is made from plastic bags using the same technique and the decorative elements such as soy sauce containers, parts of bottles, citrus fruit nets and industrial offcuts – all abundant waste in our urban environment.

   I try to say no to the question ‘Would you like a bag with that?’ I think of how the plastic bag will take many years to break down. It might end up in the water and harm a sea creature who mistakes it for food. Instead, I carry the item or use a canvas bag I keep in my handbag.

   Michelle Genders

   Price: $250

5. Sea Stretch

   Merrick Fry
   Mixed Media
   50x14x18cm
   $600

6. Fishy Things

   Rosanne Antico-Hall
   Hand crafted Fimo clay.
   $265.00

7. Circa 1900 Plan of North Annandale (Leichhardt Library Local History Collection)

8. Fragments of Sewer Pipes

   Salt Glazed Earthenware Sewer and Storm Water pipes have been in use in Annandale for over a 100 years.

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