Barbara Oehring Photography

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Isabel Foster Retrospect - The Challenge of Colour

The Challenge of Colour exhibition runs at Burrinja Gallery in Upwey from 14 December 2013 to 16 March 2014.

I was delighted to accept an invitation to the official opening of Isabel Foster's retrospective exhibition at Burrinja Gallery on 14 December 2013.

Neil McLeod © Barbara Oehring 2013

The exhibition was opened by long-time supporter Neil McLeod of Neil McLeod Fine Arts Studio and Burrinja exhibition curator JD Mittmann.

Isabel Foster has a passion for colour. Over her 45 year career she has created a body of work which shows her lifetime's devotion to needle and thread. Her textiles are bright, bold and bizarre.

The exhibition features embroideries, weavings, tapestries, patchworks and 'crazy' knitting.

The 92-year-old artist is interviewed by Tim Smith and Burrinja's Melanie Berry.

The exuberant Isabel Foster.

Isabel Foster © Barbara Oehring 2013

Isabel Foster Retrospect - The Challenge of Colour

14 December 2013 – 16 March 2014

Free Guided Tours

Tues, Thurs and Sat 11am

Burrinja Gallery

Cnr Glenfern Road and Matson Drive
Upwey VIC 3158
Phone: 9754 8723

Open Tuesday to Sunday
10.30am to 4.00pm

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Wurundjeri Stories at Bukkertilibul

Reconciliation and Landcare supporters joined the Wurundjeri women at the Bukkertilibul Dreaming Site on 25 October 2013. The site at Wittons Reserve in Wonga Park is considered to be the birthplace of William Barak.

I felt privileged to attend this very moving ceremony. I was granted permission to photograph aspects the event.

The Wurundjeri women make their entrance.

The Wurundjeri women and girls leave for the secret ceremony.

Wurundjeri Elder Uncle Bill Nicholson gives an explanatory talk.

The women return.

A traditional Welcome to Country ceremony follows.
It is a happy occasion.

Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Di Kerr
© Barbara Oehring 2013

Cr Jennifer Yang, Mayor City of Manningham
© Barbara Oehring 2013

The Wurundjeri girls show the visitors a traditional dance.

Uncle Bill Nicholson and Dr Jim Poulter
© Barbara Oehring 2013

Bridget Halge
© Barbara Oehring 2013

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Sorrento - Queenscliff Ferry Trip

A Spring day in October - what better time to take the ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff?

The ferry service links two of Melbourne's beautiful coastal regions - Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula and Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula.

It was a short walk from our hotel to Sorrento Pier and Ferry Terminal.

©Barbara Oehring 2013

The ferry leaves Sorrento.

©Barbara Oehring 2013

I photographed the Silver Gull and chick through the window from the inside of the ferry.

©Barbara Oehring 2013

The upper deck.

©Barbara Oehring 2013

We approach Queenscliff.

A pilot boat returns to Queenscliff from guiding a ship through the Heads.

Monday, August 12, 2013

Melbourne Zoo Visit

It had been many years since my last visit to the Melbourne Zoo and I was impressed by the way it has evolved.

The challenge was to photograph some animals through fence or glass.

I would like to share my favourites with young and old.