Media Release
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Tuesday, 19 October 2010 14:49
Richard Morrell speaking at the opening of 'Masters and Mentors'. |
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Officially opening the exhibition was renowned Glass Artist, Richard Morrell, one of the founding fathers of the Australian Contemporary Art Glass Movement, as well as full time lecturer and demonstrator in the Monash hot glass studio from 1980 to 1981. Mr Morrell said the thirty years could be seen as the golden era of contemporary glass art development in Australia.
Peter Kolliner OAM, Director of Kirra Galleries said, "the exhibition is a celebration and recognition of the development of the world class contemporary art facility at Monash University, which has played a significant role in the continuing development of contemporary glass art in Australia."
Peter Kolliner also went on to thank the many artists present for the involvement with Kirra Galleries and for the outstanding quality of work they had produced for exhibitions.
'Masters and Mentors'
The Monash Momentum continues
Open: 10am to 6pm, 7 days per week
Kirra Galleries - Federation Square
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