CHISHOLM’S HOMES:
Shaking Down the Miracle
The 150th Anniversary Celebration of the Establishment of Caroline Chisholm’s 10 Shakedowns.
A FLO-ART Production
Top-quality original 2D and 3D community art created through workshops by 700 participants in regional Victoria and the western suburbs of Melbourne celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Establishment of Caroline Chisholm’s 10 Shakedowns allowing immigrants safe travel to the goldfields. Analogue/audio/visual/digital art components, give the audience multi-sensory, participatory opportunities.
CHISHOLM’S HOMES is a flexible exhibition. It can be expanded or contracted as required. The exhibition may be booked for other locations by interested groups at no cost other then transport. It may be exhibited complete or as an extract. Make inquiries to Flossie.Peitsch@research.vu.edu.au
Aim
This project uses the arts as a vehicle to develop an increased community spirit in regards to service and respect for others, especially as it relates to women and families, as inspired by the example of Chisholm and her dedicated local involvement with immigrants.
FLO-ART PROJECT DIRECTOR and ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
Flossie Peitsch
Tel: +61 3 9318 3280
Email : Flossie.Peitsch@research.vu.edu.au
Postal Address: 3 Riverview Court, Maribyrnong, VIC Australia 3032
Exhibition consists of: 30 Paintings (1200mm x 900mm canvases); 15 Sculptures of varying size and mediums;; Textile art - 110 small soft sculptures, 120 aprons; Soundscape / Digital / Visual Production; 12 Documents and 3 large Display title pieces; Photographs – numerous, representing various working groups; Mosaic art - A4 sized laminated paper pieces for temporary display construction, dimension variable
Nature of Flossie Peitsch’s Research
A qualified art teacher, theologically trained, a professional visual artist, university lecturer, PhD student at Victoria University doing a Creative Thesis and an Australian Postgraduate Award Recipient. The title of her research is ‘THE IMMORTAL NOW: Visualizing the Place Where Spirituality and Today’s Families Meet’. .. She uses ‘the home’ as a metaphor of personhood. Her study has brought her to the close investigation of place/space, spirituality, and families.
Of course, historically, Caroline Chisholm is the successful embodiment and compassionate colonial visionary of just these issues within Australia and especially within Victoria. As part of Flossie’s research, she wishes to bring Chisholm’s achievements to public attention through artistic (visual and aural) community workshops and public exhibition at this significant time.
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