Artist captures young and old A DOUBLE portrait showing an infant being held by an elderly man has won this year’s Frankston Arts Centre annual open exhibition competition. The ink and pastel artwork, titled Circle of Life, was completed by Jessica John. She said she was “chuffed” to win the top prize. “It’s an absolute pleasure being involved, it’s what I love to do,” John said. “Thanks to Frankston Arts Centre.”
Judge Suzette Wearne said the artwork was “meticulously executed”. “Depicting an infant in the arms of an elderly man, the work is both allegorical and at the same time heartfelt and biographical. Without sentimentality, Jessica John celebrates the inexorable cycle of life,” Wearne said. Nearly 100 artworks were submitted into the competition. John’s artwork, and some other outstanding entrants, are on display at Frankston
Arts Centre’s Cube 37 Gallery until 25 August. To enquire about purchasing artwork email milla.dakovic@ frankston.vic.gov.au
ARTIST Jessica John with her Circle of Life portrait. Picture: Supplied
A CHILD enjoys an ice cream at Yarralumla Reserve. Picture: Supplied
Playground opens A NEW playground has opened at Yarralumla Reserve in Langwarrin. The new park features upgraded play equipment for all ages, new barbecues, new paths, upgraded seating, and a basketball court. The playground was officially opened by Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy and Hastings MP Paul Mercurio. Yarralumla Reserve is at the corner of Yarralumla Drive and Cranbourne Frankston Road.
Bach to Bacharach MORNINGTON Peninsula Chorale performs “Bach to Bacharach” at 2.30pm on Sunday 27 August at Mt Eliza Community Hall, 100 Canadian Bay Rd, Mt Eliza. The 40-minute musical program includes select choral pieces from J S Bach’s St Matthew Passion, his Cantata 147 Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring and four of Burt Bacharach’s greatest
hits. The concert will be followed by complimentary afternoon tea served by members of Frankston Symphony Orchestra. The chorale is part of Frankston Music Society and will be conducted by the choir’s co-director Tom Pugh with accompanist Serena Carmel. Details: FMS president Julie Trainer, 0408 561 702. Tickets $25 (limit 100 places) from: trybooking.com/circa
Celebrating $800,000 win A CARRUM Downs woman has won $800,000 from a lottery ticket purchased at her local shopping centre. The winning ticket was purchased at Carrum Downs Lotto. The winner says she will use the money to visit her daughter overseas. “This is just so great. I’ve had such a terrible year last year, and this will change everything. I can finally see my daughter who lives overseas as well. She is always asking that I come see her,” she said. “I’ll be able to say goodbye to renting and hello to a brand-new unit.”
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