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Barbara Hanrahan’s Weird Adelaide

Post author By mrsharris
Post date 14 May, 2020

Weird Adelaide: A Tribute to Barbara Hanrahan

What we want now in Adelaide are writers and artists who work from the heart of those commonplace suburban streets, who recognise the weirdness of the ordinary, who record it before the version of it we have now is swept away. We want passion and intensity, an art that comes from places like Port Adelaide and Thebarton and Holden Hill; that stays unofficially weird.

Barbara Hanrahan

‘Weird Adelaide’, The Adelaide Review, March 1988

Weird Adelaide is a collaborative project developed by writer, Tracy Crisp and printmakers, Simone Tippett and Vicki Reynolds. Originally planned for May 2020 as part of the History Festival, the project, along with the festival, has been postponed until 2021 when the COVID-19 crisis has passed.

Sally Heinrich’s tribute to Barbara Hanrahan’s ‘Weird Adelaide’

Obviously, we’re disappointed that we can’t share what would have been an exciting exhibition with you. So instead, we decided on a taste and a ‘mini’ exhibition to whet your appetite for May 2021.

Thanks to Tracy’s fabulous writing (and book collection) and Sally Heinrich’s wonderful printmaking, the windows of Mrs Harris’ Shop takes you on a short journey inspired by Barbara Hanrahan’s Weird Adelaide.

Thanks too, go to the City of West Torrens, and the ever-accommodating Katharine Annear, Community Development Officer, for the loan of books (from her personal collection) and Autumn, from Council’s collection of Barbara Hanrahan memorabilia.

Match the book to the special print in the window.

Weird Adelaide explores the interaction between Barbara’s printed and written worlds, taking her Adelaide Review article as a starting point. While there are have been several exhibitions of Barbara Hanrahan’s work, much of her written work is now out-of-print and copies of her novels are increasingly difficult to find, even second-hand. Through this project we hope to highlight the rich work of one of Adelaide’s unique writers and her enduring influence on Adelaide’s artists.

Call by the gallery to enjoy Sally’s prints and Tracy’s written pieces, which will be changed on a regular basis for your reading pleasure. You’ll be sure to recognise many aspects of Weird Adelaide, and will no doubt be able to think of a few of your own!

Words: Tracy Crisp

Design: Caren Florance

Pink Shorts and Adelaide: Sally Heinrich

Autumn: Barbara Hanrahan, courtesy City of West Torrens

Books provided courtesy Tracy Crisp, Katharine Annear and Sally Heinrich

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Ethel Lindblom, printmaker

Post author By mrsharris
Post date 22 March, 2020

Several years ago, Ethel Lindblom wrote the following artist’s statement.

As an artist, my work is about time and place enriched by the challenges and experiences of life, family and beliefs that have been woven into a rich tapestry.

Here, ideas and memories are expressed and reflected in form, colour and texture to create images that can be about things around me, my endeavours to capture the essence of the moment, or lost dreams, layered with emotion.

Each reflection recalls another in the journey and reminds me that everything is a part of something that connects and embraces each one of us.

In 2000, 72 year old Ethel embarked on study for Certificates III and IV in Women’s Studies. This enabled her to proceed to studies in Art, which via various routes, resulted in her graduating, in 2007, as a Bachelor of Visual Arts and Applied Design, at the age of 79.

Three separate prints featuring the San Ranieri Gate in Pisa

What a fabulous role model!

Ethel was also a member of Bittondi Printmakers, where she was constantly on the look-out for new ways to extend her art form. She fearlessly experimented with her new-found skills, always striving for something special.

This exhibition is a collection of such prints – experiments, challenges and explorations, the serious, the quirky. Following her death, at 90, just over a year ago, her family is keen to share Ethel’s legacy and to give others the opportunity to enjoy them too.

ballet shoes (inspired by the film ‘Red Shoes’)

During these times of uncertainty, we are keeping abreast of government guidelines in place to slow the spread of COVD-19.

To date, we have decided to keep Mrs Harris’ Shop open at its normal hours (11am – 3pm, Saturday and Sunday), albeit with some restrictions in place.

We have instigated extra cleaning, and these limits, and believe that the space is adequate to cope with this.

Should you decide to visit, please adhere to the recommended protocols regarding distancing and hygiene, and limit group size to less than four people.

We will maintain a close watch on government advice and modify our procedures accordingly.

Ethel Lindblom’s works are on show until Sunday 29 March.

Should you care to purchase any of the pieces you see here, please contact Jo at Mrs Harris’ Shop. If the piece is still available, we can arrange remote purchase.

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Changing Worlds

Post author By mrsharris
Post date 21 August, 2016

We’re celebrating!

Welcome to SALA 2016 – and another wonderful exhibition from the artists of Bittondi Printmakers: Changing Worlds.

And, as has been our practice over the past four years, this SALA exhibition is also a fitting contribution to National Science Week.

And, Changing Worlds is #3 in our Printfest, celebrating Print Council’s Year of Print.

The exhibition, of the work of eleven artists, explores how science is reshaping our world, our perceptions of it and our understanding of the processes that change and sustain our environment.

Each artist has engaged, through the medium of printmaking, with aspects of changes in our world, informed by the work of scientists.

To find out more about each of the works – you’ll just have to visit!

There’s so much to celebrate, so let’s meet the artists:

Jenny Clapson

Geoff Gibbons

Mei Sheong Wong

Sandra Starkey-Simon

Mary Pulford

Wendy Wright

Barking owl — Wendy’s gorgeous Barking Owl

Mary Moore

Cheryl Nolan

Amanda Hassett

Mareya Dashorst

Exhibition is open Saturdays and Sundays 11am – 3pm, until Sunday 28 August.

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Look at us!

Post author By mrsharris
Post date 27 June, 2014

It was great to be part of the Tasting Australia program in May this year, with Ian Corbett’s luscious exhibition, Just Desserts.

Not only did it look fabulous on the walls of Mrs Harris’ Shop, but it looked spectacular in SA Life’s Tasting Australia special on Channel 7.

Click on this link for a treat!

http://www.salife7.com.au/south-australia/food-and-wine/fine-foods/tasting-australia-part-3

Don’t forget that unsold items from exhibitions might still be available. Call or email us if you’ve decided that you just can’t live without that special piece!

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Fringe is on its way!

Post author By mrsharris
Post date 1 October, 2013

Calling all artists!

Due to a change of plans, Mrs Harris’ Shop is now available during the 2014 Fringe.

If you’re an artist, or you know an artist who is looking to exhibit during Fringe (February 14 – March 16 2014) then please call or email to check out the venue and reserve your place.

Enquiries are welcome from individuals or groups. Details of the space are available on this website, or you can call in and see for yourself.

There’s not much time left before registrations are due, so don’t procrastinate!