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Judi Power Thomson
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2 October - 15 November, 2010
HOT COLOURS
Recent directions in painting from Canberra's prolific prize winning artist. A collection of land, sea and street scapes using bold colours, line and movement on pre-prepared surfaces


Opening and performance Saturday 2nd October at 11am by ANU School of Music Master Cellist David Pereira, DSCM (NSW Con), MMus (Indiana)

Green CentreGreen CentreJUDI POWER THOMSON began formal training at the National Art School in Sydney and continued in Canberra for many years where she studied more contemporary methods of artistic expression. In 2007 she travelled to the USA for further advanced studies. Since 2003 Judi has had 2 solo and 10 shared exhibitions as well as being a finalist in 17 selected prestigious group exhibitions. She has won numerous awards and prizes including “Best of Show” and “Champion Exhibit” and has been invited to judge several local art prizes.

After formal art training in Sydney, Judi Power Thomson moved to Canberra where she elected to study more contemporary forms of painting and expression, concentrating mainly on the human form.

Chan Dissanayake
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2 October - 15 November, 2010
COOL WATERS
Superb Watercolours from this exciting young Canberra Artist. Watercolours capturing the essence and intricacy of nature


Opening and performance Saturday 2nd October at 11am by ANU School of Music Master Cellist David Pereira, DSCM (NSW Con), MMus (Indiana)

Chan DissanayakeChan DissanayakeCHAN DISSANAYAKE was born in Sri Lanka to an artistic family, his father an internationally acclaimed film director and his mother an art teacher. He migrated with his family to Australia in 1986. A talent for drawing was recognised in pre-school days and a passion for art, especially for watercolours, kept him actively involved in it. He studied watercolour paining with renowned Australian artists embarking on a journey of self-discovery.

Achieving rapid success, he was a guest artist at this year’s Canberra Times Outdoor Art Show, was awarded first prize at the 2010 Royal Canberra Show in the portrait and figure section and has been invited as a tutor for the 2011 Summer Art Experience by the Artists Society of Canberra.

David Pereira Opens Two New Exhibitions
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David Pereira playing at the opening of Hot Colours and Cool WatersDavid Pereira playing at the opening of Hot Colours and Cool WatersDavid Pereira is an accomplished Australian cello performer, teacher, writer, recording artist and prominent musician on both the national and international scene. Widely experienced, he continues to evolve as a player, teacher, composer and writer. His playing aims for perfect listening and emotional responsiveness, uncompromised by thought or technical limitation. He is currently director of Australia’s only cello focused subscription series of recitals.

David opened the Judi Power Thomson HOT COLOURS and Chan Dissanayake COOL WATERS exhibitions at 11am on Saturday October 2 with a improvised solo performance addressing one each of Judi and Chan's artworks inviting those present to follow him on a journey of musical exploration of the works. The large crowd attending the opening were spellbound by the beautiful sounds of David's cello that resonated in the Octagon Artspace to provide such a wonderful experience. Of the space David said, "I'm inspired by upstairs . . . very intimate and real." Negotiations are under way for a candlelit concert performance before the end of the year.

STOP PRESS
David plays Bach's Cello Suites 1 and 3, and his composition Black Mountain Views on Friday 12th November at 8pm. Tickets $25 on 6238 1682 - see Events page for full details
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