By KATH GANNAWAY
AN exhibition of works by Yarra Ranges artists has gone on show at Mont De Lancey in Wandin.
The Mont De Lancey Annual Art Exhibition, now in its fifth year, was opened on 2 August by Casey MP, Tony Smith.
Thirty-eight works were entered in the competition this year, with judge Gregory Smith from the Victorian Artists Society commenting on the overall quality of the works and providing excellent critiques for the winning artists.
First prize went to Upper Yarra artist Julie Ricketts with her pastel work of a stunning old gum called ‘Still Standing’.
Sandra Dare from Mount Evelyn was awarded second prize for ‘Indian Princess’, also a pastel.
Mark Phillips’ work, a fruit study in oil, earned him the third prize encouragement award.
Mont De Lancey spokesperson, Jill Sebire, said they were thrilled with the exhibition, presented beautifully in the Ray Oliver Gallery.
“The diversity and quality of the work is excellent and it was particularly good to see so many of the artists at the opening and then joining us and staying on to enjoy afternoon tea,” she said.
Ms Sebire said there were also very good sales on the day.
The exhibition is on show until Sunday, 30 August. Entry is free to the gallery, but it is well worth paying admission to the historic homestead and spending an hour or two to tour the property.
Mont De Lancey is open from Wednesday through to Sunday.
