Image: Julie Goodwin, Immersing Plume. 2009 watercolour on paper, 66 x 102 cm The Cunningham Dax Collection
Date: Opening: Wednesday 3 June 2015
Exhibition: 27 May-30 October
Time: 6- 8pm
Venue: The Dax Centre
RSVP: finance@daxcentre.org or T (03) 9035 6258 by Monday 1 June
From The Fire brings together a selection of artworks made by people who experienced the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009. This exhibition captures the destruction of the fires and the emotional aftermath, with a focus on the impact of trauma.
These artworks embody the physical and mental survival of the artists, which has been intimately connected to the changing landscape and the rebuilding of their lives and communities. From The Fire features a number of professional artists working across a range of media, as well as artworks made by children from Yarra Glen Primary School in the weeks, months and years following the fires.
Associated Events:
Screening and Panel Discussion
Thursday 11 June 2015, 6pm:
A screening of Afterburn followed by an interdisciplinary panel discussion chaired by Grace Moore including film maker Moira Fahy, Alex Lambert, Tom Griffiths, Ruth Wraith and others.
Book here.
Professional Development for Teachers and Professionals
Friday 14 August 2015, 9.30am - 4pm.
A workshop exploring creative and therapeutic approaches to working with students, teachers and school communities in bushfire affected areas.
For bookings please email professionaldevelopment@daxcentre.org or T (03) 9035 6258. For more information about the programs visit www.daxcentre.org.
Professional Development for Arts Therapists
Thursday 3 September 2015, 4pm- 7pm.
A workshop exploring the psychological effects of trauma through a blend of theory, experiential learning and active engagement with the exhibition From The Fire.
Facilitated by Dr Janine Brophy-Dixon.
For bookings please email professionaldevelopment@daxcentre.org or T (03) 9035 6258. For more information about the programs visit www.daxcentre.org.