"I thought I could fly..." - Kerry Spokes

Gecko Studio Gallery Newsletter

November - December 2016

Artist Statement

Kerry Spokes – CV

Education

Prizes and awards

Publications

Recent exhibitions

Gecko Studio Gallery

In A Darkened Room Melanie Caple

Geoffrey Ricardo

Steve Jansen

Gecko Workshops

Gecko Studio Gallery News

Gecko Opening Hours

● Alison Lester

Prismacolour colour pencils

Lyra colour pencils

Lyra Color Giants are a classic among the big coloured pencils and have already inspired

many children. The highly pigmented extra thick lead gives the colours their famous gigantic intensity.

The break-resistant and long-lasting lead provides durability. Lyra Color Giants are especially suitable

for larger works. The colours are both smudge proof and waterproof

L’oeuvre des oeufs - The

Work of the Eggs

Check this out

Fragile legacy

Artworks damaged by patrons

the question has to be asked – why do we need to know her

age? - Michael

ArtHouse accommodation

ArtHouse,

The ArtHouse offers guests a stunning and beautifully appointed cottage

hidden away behind Gecko Studio Gallery in the heart of Fish Creek.

Entering through the gate, guests are greeted by the lovely private garden

filled with interesting plants and flowers plus the ancient apple tree in

pride of place in the back yard.

The walls host an array of contemporary original artwork by renowned

local artists for sale - your very own private gallery.

With an open central living area, full kitchen, 2 generous sized bedrooms and unique bathroom the

ArtHouse is light filled and cosy. There is a wood fired heater with wood provided as well as a reverse

cycle air conditioner.

Quality linen and bath towels are provided; just bring your beach towels.

A library of art books and novels, an interesting DVD and CD collection and current art and style

magazines have been collected for your enjoyment.

Fish Creek is home to 4 galleries, cafes' (including 9 Acres Coffee Bar and Food Store situated right

next door), interesting shops and the iconic art deco Fish Creek Hotel with the fish on top.

The ArtHouse is perfect as a base from which to visit local wineries, walk or ride on the Great Southern

Rail Trail and of course visit Wilsons Prom and the many beaches in the local area.

When staying at the ArtHouse guests are treated to a chilled bottle of Waratah Hills Award winning

Sparkling Rose, Loving Earth organic chocolate, Promontory Preserves jam and a fresh grind of coffee

from 9Acres café next door! What a treat!

Accommodates 4 - 2 bedrooms each with queen size bed. 1 bathroom. Lounge room, dining room, back

deck with BBQ, lovely garden.

Minimum stay – 2 nights and 3 nights on long weekends.

Kerry Spokes

Prom Coast Arts Council Inc

● The Fish Creek Hotel Fish

Fish Creek’s famous mullet has come down from its perch atop the Fish Creek Hotel for gutting and re-

skinning, before being released back onto the roof to live again!!

The iconic fish is now tucked safely away in artist, Colin Suggett's, workshop at Venus Bay.

Twenty-six years ago, when Colin supervised installation of the fish, he didn’t know how long it could

last there. Now, after withstanding two-and-a-half decades of wild South Gippsland weather, the fish

needs some renovation.

Colin had originally made the fish as part of an installation he created at the old Mount Gambier

limestone quarries. Once the project was over, Colin had a big fish on his hands.

“I didn’t see much demand for a very large fish,” said Colin, “so I was pretty pleased when the publican

asked me if he could buy it.”

A few years ago it became obvious that if the fish was to preserve its spot in the hearts of locals and

visitors, then substantial renovations were needed. Scales were bending and falling off, the tail was

dissolving, and each time a gale came in, Colin was worried that the fish might go out.

On hearing Colin’s concerns, and with support from publican brothers, Terry, Kevin and Simon Peavey,

the Prom Coast Arts Council set about raising funds for the restoration project.

Donations from locals and visitors, along with a contribution from the Lyrebird Arts Council, have

made it possible for Colin to carry out restorative work on the fish.

Colin is hoping to have renovations finished and the much-loved mullet back in its familiar spot on the

hotel roof within four to eight weeks, depending on how much structural work needs doing. But, for

now, the Fish Creek fish is on ice. - Article written by Tony Walker.

● PCA Membership

Local Art Venues and Events

The Alison Lester Shop

Stefani Hilltop Gallery Bianca Biesuz-Stefani

Ride the Wild Goat Workshop & Gallery Andrew McPherson

The Celia Rosser Gallery and Banksia Café

People Places Things Gallery

Ann Foulds at The Hub - Fish Creek

The Fish Creek Hotel ArtspacesAshes to Dust - Ian Bevington -

Halo de Misteria- Sue Gilford -

Fish Creek Hotel/Motel

Waratah Hills Vineyard

Stockyard Gallery

● ‘Continental Drift' Robin McMurray

2017 Prom-in-Art Exhibition and Competition

Meeniyan Art Gallery ● The Artist Book

Small Sculpture Exhibition

Paper Workshop - Made From Garlic Fibre Meg Viney-Bell

Tidal Moon - Mt Best Community Hall

The ArtSpace Mirboo North

ArtSpace Wonthaggi Inspired by Light Diana Edward

Arc YinnarThe 6th Biennial arc Yinnar Drawing Prize

● The Mystery of Destination

● Summer Salon Show

● 2017 Gippsland Sculpture Prize

Toora Village Studio Gallery

Saraghi Gallery Dreams from a Carport John Adam

Bob Hickman - Painting classes

Loch Arts Council

Korumburra Arts Group

The Boobook Art Studio

Jacqui Dinsbergs.

Drawing Classes Ann Parry.

Freestone Press

Gone South Studio

Switchback Gallery Where's Russell: 3rd Year Visual Arts Students

EDITIONS 2017 – Tacit Gallery

Prom Coast Film Society

Next Screening - Last Cab to Darwin Tehran Taxi

TROSP walks @ the Prom

Arts/Culture/Tourism / Community newsletters Bass Coast Shire Council Free Arts

News

Regional Arts

Victoria, Gippsland - monthly newsletter

Craft Victoria

● Fishy News –

Lyrebird Arts Council

Eilen Jewell SOLD OUT

● Summer of Soul: Welcome to Another Green World

Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek;

Fish Creek ● Fishy News –

● Fish Creek Community Development Group –

● Fish Creek Art Group Inc.

● The Flying Cow Café

● 9 Acres

● Café KO Bar and Grill

● Saturday Yoga Howard

● Tiliqua – Fish Creek

● Fish Creek Cottage

Fish Creek General Store

Basia Mille

● Prom View Nursery

● Promontory Gourmet Foods

Fish Creek Post Office

Buffalo Buffalo Emporium

Walkerville South ● Bear Gully Coastal Cottages -

Walkerville North ● Walkerville Caravan Park -

Meeniyan ● moo’s at meeniyan

Leigh Fraser

Foster

● Rhythm Café

● Café Max

NEW Winchester Rise

Foster Promontory Produce & Craft Market

● Farmers' Market Foster

The Greenhouse Garden Centre & Café.

Yanakie Coastal View Cabins

Local Radio

● “Sounds”,

Tony Walker

Night Surf - Gerald and Anne

Ramamlama Ding Dong Denis, Dave & Nang

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