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An exhibition to provide a fascinating insight into influences, creativity and significance of the Boyds, one of Australia’s most celebrated artistic families.
A selection of major paintings, watercolours, drawings, sculpture, pottery and photography by Arthur Merric Boyd; Emma Minnie-Boyd; Merric Boyd; Doris Boyd; Arthur Boyd; Yvonne Boyd; Guy Boyd; David Boyd; Hermia Boyd, Mary Boyd; Lucy Boyd Beck; Hatton Beck; John Perceval, Yosl Bergner and Albert Tucker will be on display.Curated by Diane Soumilas, this exhibition will celebrate the Boyds important contribution to 20th century Australian art and the exceptional creative achievements of the Murrumbeena Boyds and their extended family through a fascinating selection of artworks produced prior to, during and after the Second World War. These artworks include Merric Boyd’s distinctive pottery and drawings; ceramics created at the Arthur Merric Boyd (AMB) Pottery, Murrumbeena between 1944 and 1958; and Arthur Boyd’s luminous glazed earthenware tiles, hand modelled sculptures and iconic paintings, addressing biblical and mythological themes. .
Open Country — located at eight Wahroongaa Crescent, Murrumbeena from 1913–1964 — was the centre of family life, creativity and an extraordinary artistic milieu for many generations of the talented Boyd family and their circle of friends. Many creative individuals gathered in the Brown Room at Open Country during the mid-20th century for discussions about art; poetry; philosophy; and music, resulting in major artistic collaborations and connections.
The artworks have been sourced from public galleries and museums including the National Gallery of Australia; the National Gallery of Victoria; the Art Gallery of New South Wales; Heide Museum of Modern Art; the Bundanon Trust; Glen Eira City Council’s art collection; the Art Gallery of Ballarat; Shepparton Art Museum; Geelong Gallery and diverse private collections.
Where:
Glen Eira City Council Gallery
Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield (Enter via Glen Eira Road)
When:
Monday-Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday-Sunday 1-5pm
Closed public holidays
Cost: Free
MORE:
Tel: 9524 3333
Website: www.gleneria.vic.gov.au