By Melissa Walsh It is five metres wide and three metres tall made of wool and fine silk applique on linen, completely hand-embroidered and depicts the 1629 historical shipwreck of the flagship…
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By Keith Platt Sometimes, a glimpse of a bunch of plastic-topped pins as he climbs the stairs can spark memories and inspiration for Brian Kewley. The stairs lead to his studio and…
By Melissa Walsh Stephen Mushin has an unusual way of tackling the big issues with his latest Cowship Project Plan A/Plan B at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery offering solutions to serious…
Photo Yanni By Melissa Walsh Since 1962, Mornington Peninsula audiences have been enjoying chamber and orchestral music that one might only expect to see in the city. Yet most of us are…
By Melissa Walsh Armed with a budget of $15,000 and Kodak sponsorship of 35mm film, old school buddies Steven Arriagada, Llewellyn Michael Bates, and Bryan Chau created their first short film, Nathan…
By Melissa Walsh It is rare to find Jan Dance without a camera in her hand. Since receiving her first camera at just seven years of age, she has spent almost 53…
By Cameron McCullough Brooke Satchwell is one of the peninsula’s greatest exports. The Logie Award winning actress now lives in Sydney, but still describes the peninsula as her “happy place”. Luckily for…
By Kristy Martin Photos: Jarryd Bravo Frankston artist Sheldon Headspeath is using his large colourful murals to help change people’s perceptions of street art. When Sheldon Headspeath goes about his work,…
By Kristy Martin Photos: Gary Tate Jazz and blues singer. Cabaret performer. Pinup model. Mum. Rye’s Lady Fox has certainly got her hands full as her musical career soars to new…