(formerly ADFAS Shoalhaven)
Last month, historian Richard Travers delivered an insightful lecture on a range of Australian artists overseas during and immediately after WW1 – Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton and Hilda Rix, just to name a few of the most widely known. Richard has undertaken extensive research on this topic for his relevant books – Above the Mists of Ages: the ANZAC Legend in Historical Practice and Hilda, the Life of Hilda Rix Nicholas – which included travel to England and France, and this was well-evident in his talk and images. Richard brought a wide variety of artworks to life for us as he recounted the historical context of each – how it fitted into the life and work of the artist at that time, and into the broader historical context of the war and the schemes that existed for artists. Fascinating! Thank you, Richard.
There are eight more lectures in 2024. We look forward to seeing you at our next lecture, which is focusing on film. For more information on future lectures or joining ANShoalhaven, go to www.artsnational.au. Follow us on our Facebook page and Instagram: ArtsNational Shoalhaven.
Telling our Stories
Lecturer Karen Pearlman
11 April 2024 – 7.30pm
Berry Uniting Church Hall, 71-77 Alfred Street, Berry
Australian cinema gained international recognition in the 1970s and 80s with period dramas like Picnic at Hanging Rock, My Brilliant Career, and Breaker Morant, portraying a lyrical and bittersweet image of Australia. In the 1990s, ‘The Glitter Cycle’ brought a contrasting image, featuring films like Strictly Ballroom, Muriel’s Wedding, and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, showcasing a vibrant and rebellious Australia. While box office success waned in the 90s, a new wave emerged with attention on Indigenous filmmakers. Films like Samson and Delilah, The Sapphires, and Mystery Road offer complex, poetic perspectives, reflecting a diverse narrative in Australian cinema. This lecture explores the evolution of storytelling and the portrayal of Australia across these cinematic waves.
Karen Pearlman is a filmmaker, researcher and author, known for her trilogy of award-winning short films on historical women editors. Her works have garnered 32 national and international awards, including recognition for editing, directing, and documentary categories. Her 2020 film I Want to Make a Film About Women received an Oscar long-listing and an Australian Academy Award nomination. Pearlman authored the widely used textbook Cutting Rhythms and has reached over a million viewers through collaborative research communication videos titled ‘The Science of Editing’ on YouTube.
Visitors are welcome. Visitors $25 and Student Visitors $15, tickets purchased at the door.
