CONNECT, APART

Karen Vandermerwe and Helen Fraser believe Connect, Apart explores the notion that we all need to connect with one another for our mental and emotional wellbeing. Their joint exhibition explores this idea post-COVID lockdowns.

Karen and Helen found new ways to ‘Connect, Apart’ throughout the lockdowns which helped them to cope with this challenging time. They understood that sharing a meal is an age-old and much valued notion of connection and this is how Connect, Apart was conceived.

The 'Connect, Apart' Dinner Party grew and evolved into an installation combining handmade ceramic dinner wares, set out at a distance on a long dining table with hand-stitched napery, and painted art works on the surrounding walls to reflect on the emotions and language we all spoke throughout this time.

The artists, like all of us, experienced a rollercoaster mixture of fear, loss, anger and despair. They believe we all missed our connections with others terribly when we were ordered to stay at home and stay apart. It challenged the very fabric of our being.

Karen and Helen invite you to visit their 'Connect, Apart’ Dining Room from Monday 7 August to Sunday 3 September to reflect.

For more information contact Helen Fraser on 0418 377 980 or helenfraserartist@bigpond.com.

All works will be for sale through the gallery and the launch will be held on Sunday 13 August from 11am to 1pm

Visit the Gallery to enter our competition to win an original drawing and ceramic valued at $120, to be drawn on Sunday 3 September.

Sue Anson, 0413 581 632

Kyneton Town Hall Events

Elton & Billy – Face to Face 25th Anniversary Tour 8pm, Friday 4 August

Australia’s premier Elton John performer, Greg Andrew, and premier Billy Joel performer, Anthony Mara, come together to celebrate The Rocketman and The Piano Man. This is one incredible show you don’t want to miss, backed by a masterful band of musicians and packed with hit after hit including Benny and The Jets, Rocketman, Tell Her About It, Piano Man and many more.

Toni Childs – Retrospective 7:30pm, Saturday 26 August

Join the legendary Toni Childs for a special performance as she celebrates her life’s musical works. Toni will be performing hits and fan favourites from Union, House of Hope, The Woman’s Boat and Keep the Faith. Her live shows are lifechanging experiences and aren’t to be missed as her voice penetrates deep into your body and soul.

MARK

THE DIARY – Coming in September:

The Black Sorrows in Concert 4pm, Sunday 10 September

To buy tickets to Kyneton Town Hall events, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/buytickets or call 1300 888 802 (10am to 4pm, weekdays).