Event details
This creative workshop invites kids to explore the art of self-portraiture through the subtle and expressive techniques of tonalism.
Inspired by the major exhibition ‘Australian Tonalism: A selection from the John and Peter Perry Collection’, participants will work with oil pastels to experiment with blending, shadow and mood as they create their own unique self-portraits.
To finish their artwork, children will design and draw a decorative picture frame (inspired by the detailed frames in the exhibition) to go around their self-portraits.
This workshop is perfect for young artists keen to express themselves in new and imaginative ways!
Suitable for ages 6 to 12.
All materials provided.
Free, registrations required.
About the Exhibition
Discover the artistic legacy of Max Meldrum (1875–1955) in this exhibition showcasing the lifelong dedication of John and Peter Perry to collecting works by this pioneering Australian artist and his influential school. Meldrum, a key figure in 20th-century Australian art, revolutionised the painting scene between the 2 World Wars, creating a distinctive style that has left a lasting imprint on the nation’s artistic landscape.
The exhibition features a selection of works from a collection of over 320 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, and etchings. Highlights include landscapes from both France and Australia, still lifes, portraits and animal studies – all embodying the unique approach of Meldrum and his followers. The ‘Meldrumites’ – a talented group of artists such as A M E Bale, Clarice Beckett, Colin Colahan and Polly Hurry – were deeply influenced by Meldrum’s teachings, and their works are also prominently featured. Many of these artists either lived or worked in the area now known as the City of Boroondara.
Image credit: courtesy of Angharad Neal-Williams.
Accessibility at this space
Accessibility features include:
- accessible car parking
- accessible drop-off area
- automatic doors
- accessible toilets
- ramps
- clear signage
- lifts
- quiet areas
- wide passageways.