NEWS
Out of the archives
Descent into ParaDISE
Virtual gallery
Revisiting the Descent into Paradise series of paintings.
This impressive series, originally shown at Tolarno Galleries in 1988, explores themes of earthly and heavenly judgement.
Professional Development
In a competitive process, Anne has been selected to participate in T Project’s Public Art Mentoring 2025 program.
The brain child of Public Art Curator & Consultant, Victoria Jones, this expert-led seminar program brings together industry experts who share their specialised knowledge of various aspects of public art commissioning.
www.tprojects.co
T Projects Public Art Mentoring 2025
Book Launch
Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River 2024
Anne’s Yarra paintings, Still Glides the Stream and Shall Forever glide? have been featured in Dr Judith Buckrich’s new book
Book launch November 28, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
Publication
New BOOK
Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River 2024
Anne Bennett’s Yarra paintings, Still Glides the Stream and Shall Forever glide? have been featured in Dr Judith Buckrich’s new book.
This book is the first comprehensive illustrated history of the Yarra Birrarung from before European settlement to the present day, a 200 year story, examined through the lives of its creatives.
Published by Melbourne Books and launched in November 2024
Hardback, 250 x 215 mm, Photographs and illustrations
ISBN: 9781922779328
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Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River is an illustrated history of life on the Yarra. Through the lens of artists and writers, the book explores how life has flourished on the river, including recreation, industry and land use, as well as infrastructure, natural history and social history.
Despite much despoiling, our river remains the vital artery of the city and beyond to the Yarra Ranges. Just as it was the fulcrum of Wurundjeri life, it continues to inspire and fulfil our lives. From the Heidelberg School to the MCG, the river has been a centre of Australian arts and culture for decades.Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River is an illustrated history of life on the Yarra. Through the lens of artists and writers, the book explores how life has flourished on the river, including recreation, industry and land use, as well as infrastructure, natural history and social history.
Despite much despoiling, our river remains the vital artery of the city and beyond to the Yarra Ranges. Just as it was the fulcrum of Wurundjeri life, it continues to inspire and fulfil our lives. From the Heidelberg School to the MCG, the river has been a centre of Australian arts and culture for decades.
Exhibition
BOS 2024 EXHIBITION @ LoFT 275
Group exhibition
5-22 September 2024
Loft 275 Gallery
Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub
275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe
Image: Anne Bennett, Ghost Tree: Those that have stood before us, 2024, Chabernelle ink and charcoal on rice paper, approx. 300 x 100 cm
Exhibition
Forest of Hope
An Onticity Art Project
Immersive multi-sensory installation
Concept & Paintings by Anne Bennett
Projections & sound recordings by Jutta Pryor
Original score & bass by Scott Dunbabin
Flute by Megan Kenny
1-7 August 2022
Yarra-me Djila Theatrette
Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Centre
Studio News
The Making of Forest Of Hope
Dimension Art Project Space, Bundoora
The forest of Hope painted by Anne Bennett is nearing completion at Dimension Art Project Space. Looking forward to installation at ILCH with projections by Jutta Pryor, soundscape by Meagan Kenny (flute) & Scott Dunbabin (double bass). Supported by Banyule Arts and Culture Project Grant.
Image: Anne Bennett making artwork at DimensionArt Project Space, Photo documentation by Jutta Pryor
Forthcoming Exhibition
BOS 2022 EXHIBITION @ LoFT 275
Group exhibition
5-22 September 2022
Loft 275 Gallery
Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub
275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe
Image: Anne Bennett installing artwork, photo documentation by Felicity Gordon
Online Exhibition
Liminal // a Shared Distance
Artists:
Jutta Pryor / Claire Needham / Lene Kuhl / Felicity Gordon / Anna Farago and more
5-29 August 2020
Hatch Contemporary Arts
Banyule City Council Arts