By Muriel Cooper Photos Yanni In a Dandenong foundry, a fiery crucible pours 85 kilos of molten bronze into an impression in special sand to form a historical plaque that will hopefully…
Arts
A novel, by definition, cannot be non-fiction, but even though its narrative is made up, a product of the author’s imagination, the ideas and thoughts have to have come from somewhere. When…
Frankston South painter, Sarah Migliaccio, didn’t ask for toys or lollies on a trip to the shops when she was a little girl. She wanted pens and paper. In primary school, kids…
Tickets are available now for the popular Archibald Prize 2023, which will grace the walls of the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery from 15 September until 5 November. Featuring 57 portraits – including…
By Andrea Louise Thomas Photos Yanni Bittern artist Chanelle Wooldridge has had an interesting pathway to her art. Though she enjoyed drawing as a child and often got in trouble for doodling…
By Andrea Louise Thomas Photos Yanni Mount Martha stoneware and porcelain clay potter, Sandi Faulkner is an alchemist. While her designs featuring birds, flowers and scenes from nature are simple, her technique…
Catherine Alcorn is a firecracker. She embodies everything it means to be an entertainer in the very best sense of the term. Singing, acting, comedy, dancing, producing – she does it all…
By Muriel Cooper Photos Yanni & Supplied Gil Matthews has drummed his way through multiple bands including Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs and Mondo Rock. He’s also a recording engineer and record…
By Andrea Louise Thomas Photos Gary Sissons When Safety Beach artist Jenny Wood was diagnosed with an aggressive, rare breast cancer in 2014, art helped her cope. She started drawing during chemotherapy…