We are thrilled to introduce our friend Rita Lazauskas to you
through her weekend drawing workshop being held at oneofftwo.
Artist/curator Rita Lazauskas has over twenty years experience
working in public galleries in the development and presentation of
exhibitions, public programs, workshops and guided tours.
A practicing artist since 1986, Rita works predominantly in drawing
and painting. She has been a finalist in all the major drawing
awards in Australia including the Dobell, Robert Jack, Dominique
Segan, Hutchin, Swan Hill, Hazelhurst and Jacaranda. Awards include
the 2011 Arts Wodonga Hume Award and 2004 Blackfriars Drawing
Acquisitive.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Working from observation my practice includes a commitment to a
daily drawing project, ongoing since 2003. When traveling the
drawings record the landscape and architecture, most recently in
Morocco. But more often than not, they are based on the objects on
hand at home, reflecting on the complexities of life from a safe and
defended position.
A bevy of old toys and junk, including iconic symbols of western
culture such as the ‘Barbie’ doll, are in the jumble of debris and
objects on the desktop. Viewed from above, the discarded toys, each
with their own attributes and imperfections, become metaphor for the
human condition. They act out scenarios - relationships are forged
and narratives abound.
Rita Lazauskas
Please have a look at Rita's unique drawings on her website:
http://www.ritalazauskas.com/
For those of you outside of East Gippsland, there is a range of
accommodation right in Nungurner and nearby surrounds. We are happy
to help with suggestions.
We are hoping to make this a great weekend, please email us for more
info and/or bookings.
regards,
Dore & Marcus
