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Magistery of art at Gippsland

19 November 2008

Rodney Forbes, 'Rocket Boy 2', 2007, Oil on canvas, 91 x 51 cm

The development of the Gippsland Centre of Art and Design at the Gippsland campus is being celebrated through a new exhibition of the work of 48 artists at the Latrobe Regional Gallery.

The Magistery exhibition includes paintings, photography and sculpture by artists such as Rodney Forbes, Kees Hos, Robin Wallace-Crabbe, Nigel Lendon and Tony Hanning, all of whom have lectured at the centre over its history and have influenced and continue to influence the cultural and artistic heritage of the Gippsland region.

Exhibition curator and glass artist Dr Tony Hanning was the first art and design graduate at GCAD.

"Magistery is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Monash University and 80th anniversary of further education in Gippsland, in particular the development of a tertiary art school," Dr Hanning said.

"The Gippsland Centre of Art and Design has been significant in influencing cultural growth throughout Gippsland with the presence of renowned artists and the establishment of many galleries.

"This has led to an increase in quality cafes and restaurants that service the needs of visitors to the region."

Magistery is on display at the Latrobe Regional Gallery, 138 Commercial Rd, Morwell until Sunday 7 December.

The gallery is open from 10 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday and 11 am to 4 pm Saturday and Sunday.

For more information on the Gippsland Centre for Art and Design visit the Faculty of Art and Design website.