Exhibition Explores Chinese Zodiac

Coinciding with the Beijing Olympics, internationally renowned artist Pamela Griffith is holding an exhibition, Orientalism – An Australian Artist’s Perspective, featuring limited edition relief prints exploring the symbolism of the animals of the Asian Zodiac.

Pamela finds joy and inspiration in the Chinese view of nature and chose to carve the print blocks from wood in a style reminiscent of traditional Chinese art.

The exhibition also includes work from other Pamela Griffith’s collections including a suite of coloured etchings based on the changing seasons and a series of dramatic Chinese inspired works combining gold and silver leaf with rich oils.  

The free exhibition will be held in the
Annie Wyatt Room at the National Trust Centre,
Watson Rd, Observatory Hill, Sydney.

Exhibition runs 11 – 4pm
August 7 – 28, 2008 (closed Mondays)

Artist talks will be held at 11am on 12 & 19 August.

A limited number of complete Zodiac sets, packaged in red linen solander boxes and embossed with a black Pamela Griffith dragon design will be for sale at the exhibition.

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PUBLIC PROGRAMS
Exhibition tour and artist’s talk
Tuesday, 12 August, 11am, National Trust Centre, Observatory Hill, Sydney
Pamela Griffith will conduct a tour of her exhibition and provide an insight into the inspiration behind her artworks and the techniques that she uses to produce such fine and complex works.
Entry by donation

Exhibition Guided Tour
Tuesday, 19 August, 11 am, National Trust Centre, Observatory Hill, Sydney
Pamela Griffith will give a personal tour and demonstration of her printmaking techniques.
Entry by donation

Studio Visit
Saturday, 16 August 11am, Pamela Griffith Studio, 20 Hutchinson Street, Bardwell Park NSW 2207
Join artist Pamela Griffith at her Bardwell Park studio for a special glimpse into her working life as an artist and printmaker. Pamela will give a tour of her printing and painting studios. This will include a viewing of works in progress and the materials and processes she uses to complete her artwork. Bookings are essential as places are limited. Afternoon tea or lunch can be obtained at the nearby Bardwell Valley Golf Club.
Entry $45.00 Bookings strictly limited.

Bookings for all events essential:
Natalie Gross 9258 0181 or ngross@nsw.nationaltrust.org.au