The art of success
Around 50 visitors attended the art exhibition featuring the combined works of 13 clients from Hawthorn and Noble Park AgeWell Centre art groups.
The exhibition was held at the Hawthorn AgeWell Centre recently and was a huge success, with artists Maurice Gleeson and Inge Raun selling a number of their paintings. The range of art works on display included portraits, landscapes and everything else in between.
The artists mingled with the visitors, with many explaining the meaning their art works had to them. A delicious Devonshire Tea completed the event.
“The artists had a wonderful time and felt a huge sense of pride and accomplishment,” says Susanne Walker, Project Lead - Social Connections Group. “It’s going to be an annual event, with the exhibition held every April.”
Penelope Anderson, Team Leader Social Connections, Centre Based Groups says there was a great vibe and a “solid buzz of conversation” with people chatting about art, why they love expressing themselves on canvas and more.
Artist Leon Waldhuter, the creator of the Aboriginal paintings, says, “I have been a part of the art group at Uniting AgeWell Noble Park for several years now. Some call it art therapy, it is a place of peace, where we can focus on our art and learn skills and leave the world outside for a while.”
Artist Vera Trajkoski, the creator of the flower work of art says, “I like the group … I like to go out and be with my friends that I have known for a long time. It helps me with my memory, socialisation and improves my mood. When I finish my painting I feel good and very happy that I can create art.”
Marilyn Simmons, the creator of the light house and the cliff paintings, says, “I come to this venue for the enjoyment of showing my artistic talents and the socialisation. The involvement with an inspirational artist ‘Artur’ who over the last 24 years has given me confidence in the artworks I completed.”
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