July 17 to August 26, 2009

Over the past 14 years, the Ranamok Glass Prize has become one of the best kept secrets of the international contemporary art-glass scene.

An annual competition for artisans through-out Australia and New Zealand, Ranamok Glass Prize pushes the boundaries of the ancient art form, resulting in a stunning array of works.

The Mining Hall of Fame is proud to present the finalists of the 2008 prize with glass ranging from the intricate and ephemeral to the bold and edgy.

Ranamok is a celebration of sheer visual energy in glass-brought to life with vivid colours and sudden optical illusions. The cool mineral excitement of this unique showcase is sure to thrill glass devotees and newcomers to the art-form alike.

Explore the exquisite world of Ranamok Glass for just a $2 entry fee.

 

Jonathan Basket / Line Vase

"I am interested in the infinite variations created by suspending one colour

inside another. By doing so a myriad of hues are created, these are dependent on colour, light and the density of the surrounding glass. The undulating rims aim to provide a cohesive link between the two forms expressing a sense of calmness and purity." Jonathan Basket

Miki Kubo / Small Tiara with Phoenixes

"I find antique ceremonial head-dresses particularly interesting. Although they must have played an important part on special occasions, I wonder about the practicality of some of the decorations. Imagine a young bride hiring a precious head-dress for her wedding day. The power of the object helps to carry her through on her way to marry a man she had quite probably never met, let alone chosen as her partner for life." Miki Kubo.

"Modernism- arguably still the most exciting movement in art's chequered and constantly evolving history- is taking Kalgoorlie-Boulder by storm."

Mary Lynn Mather. Arts Feature Writer, Kalgoorlie Miner Newspaper.

Fragments from the Future: focuses upon the vital period of Modernism from its beginnings in the 1890's until the 1960's. The selected works from the Kerry Stokes Collection can be seen at the Mining Hall of Fame Galleries from May 2nd to June 28th for a $5 entrance fee.

Among the distinguished masters who will be represented are Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee, David Hockney and Henri Toulouse Lautrec.

Frank Hinder

Flight EM 513, 1956

Areas represented in the exhibition include Early Modernism, Cubism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Abstraction and Constructivism and Late Modernism. Also included are many excellent examples of Australian art- Charles Blackman, Joy Hester, John Perceval, Kathleen OÇonnor and Howard Taylor.

Curator; Kevin Robertson, has arranged the works into sections and themes prompting dialogue and debate and providing the overview of an era known for its avant-guard eclecticism.

"Looking at the paintings, manuscripts and sculptures is artistic time travel at its best"

Mary Lynn Mather, Arts Feature Writer, Kalgoorlie Miner Newspaper.

    

Pierre Bonnard

La Revue Blanche, 1894

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Two artists impress relationships between body, mind and erroneous preconceptions of fascination, love, murder and morality

Paul & Kelli Trinidad. 2009

Ten local Kalgoorlie-Boulder arts practitioners explore and interpret with photography, sculture, exhibits, sculture, textiles, jewellery, drawing, painting and installation art.

Ellenmary Potts and Timothy Crockett

Photographs. Series of four. 2009

An exhibition by Kerrie Argent & Tania Spencer.

Ms Argent recycles found objects, like rusty cans and broken glass. Textiles are dyed with rust and stitched with wire so that landscapes and stories evolve. The names of the butcher, the baker and the prospectors of times gone are blended through the earthy reds, and plaited aluminium.
Tania Spencer’s work explores the integration of Islamic into Australian culture through the medium of wire and the textile processes of embroidery and knitting.
Ms Spencer makes use of rural materials, like fencing wire — creating a 2metre high temple from one piece of wire,
This body of work is a personal investigation exploring Islam and examines some of the principals behind the culture and religion.

Tania Spencer.

Submission: Affirmation, Prayer, Almsgiving, Fasting, Pilgrimage.  2007

Coated wire, 5 pieces, 1x40x47cm, 4x16x47cm

Kerrie Argent.

Detail- They Shifted the Earth.  2007

Aluminium

An exhibition of gold and silver jewellery by students, staff and graduates of the jewellery design and production course at the WA School of Art, Design & Media at Central Tafe in Perth.  Four student artisits will be in residence at the Mining Hall of Fame from the 1st to the 15th of August.

Mine Own Executioner: A Decade of Self Portraiture in Western Australia.  Be inspired by the interpretations from 36 of Western Australia's great artists, with sculture, painting, mixed media and drawing

A National Archives of Australia tourism exhibition.  Just Add Water explores how this precious resource has been piped, pumped and even dragged down from the clouds.

From the Woodlands showcases an enchanting selection of works by Northam artist Meryl Bell.  Bell's art captures the magnificence and unique beauty of Australia's wildflowers with exceptional clarity and botanical accuracy.

From Space to Place presents new works created by 14 early-career Australian artists during their 2004 residency at the International ArtSpace Kellerberrin (IASKA)

Camels Cars and Compasses: 150 years of Geological Mapping in WA
A fascinating historical map exhibition from the Department of Industry and Resources

outside is the real place….
An exhibition by WA artist Helen Seiver of work born out of a residency at Goongarie exploring the landscape of the Goldfields.

One of the latest exhibitions at the Hall of Fame, Melbourne based photographer Jane Poynter explores the mining town of Broken Hill and its surrounds.

Landslide is the final stage of Poynter's PhD project examining the slippage between image and text in representations of the Australian landscape.

Landslide is showing in the Telstra Gallery at the Hall of Fame from 8th June - 6th August 2007

Chinese Culture is reflected in the current exhibition on display at the Mining Hall of Fame, May 2007

Hotspot is a contemporary exhibition of work by Great Southern artists and communities. Hotspot features work by 14 artists, including Kerry Argent - who grew up in Kalgoorlie, Jim Duddles, Jenny Boshell and Joan May Campbell, along with guest artist Ian Weir.

The artists have worked with scientists, landcarers and Indigenous people to create innovative responses to their environment - a 'hotspot' of biodiverstiy.
The project was originally developed for the 2006 Great Southern Perth International Arts Festival.

The exhibition in on display from January 12 to early March

Find out more about the latest exhibition at the Mining Hall of Fame.
Accumulation - a selection of textiles by Goldfields artist Trish Little.

Find out more about Earthworks - an exhibition by the Ceramic Arts Association of Western Australia.

Minerals, Miracles, Miseries and Miners
- Artwork from the Edith Cowan University Collection

The Victoria Gold Diggings and Diggers As They Are
- A selection of prints by ST Gill

The latest exhibition at the Mining Hall of Fame is Explosions of Colour. Running throughout August and September, it showcases the paintings of Meryl Bell and the ceramics of Faye Jones. Follow the link below to learn about these two artists and their inspiration.

For more information, please contact Lorinda Cramer, Heritage Officer and Curator, Mining Hall of Fame, on 90262710.

Currently on display at the Mining Hall of Fame is a new exhibition of paintings, prints and fabric by West Australian artists.

Printmaker and mixed media painter Jodie Gray is exhibiting a selection of paintings, prints and surfboards, with other works on display by artists Sylvia Kennedy and Lyn Barry.

The exhibition will run until early August. Outback West Australia features consistently in her work as she has worked in many areas of mining exploration.

Strong visual effects using iconic imagery are created in prints and on canvas with the result being vibrant and eye catching images.

All works in the exhibition are for sale.

Also starting in June is an exhibition of photographs by Year 9 students from John Paul College. The exhibition explores personal interpretations of young adults looking at Kalgoorlie, Boulder and surrounds. Mr Graeme Hird, a respected and noted photographer based in Kalgoorlie will officially open the exhibition on Saturday, June 25 at 2pm at the Mining Hall of Fame.

The Mining Hall of Fame’s annual Open Day was held on May 15th to coincide with the hundredth anniversary of the Surface Mine Emergency Response Competition organised by the Chamber of Minerals and Energy.

Unlike last year, the weather on the day was fantastic and this saw huge crowds flocking through the gates. Numbers were up from last year with over 1800 people attending the Open Day, making it a huge success for all involved.

The site was a hive of activity with enough to keep adults and children occupied for hours. There was much to see and do around the Hannans North site on the day with the Mines Rescue competition being a huge drawcard. Industry representatives and Mines Rescue sponsors manned information stalls inside the Hall of Fame gallery spaces and foyer while the Kangaroo Creek Gang and face painters amused kids of all ages. While the action was happening outside, regular showings of locally-made movie The Nickel Queen entertained people inside.

A live radio broadcast and the chance to win gold nuggets kept the crowd enthused as they explored the site, met prospectors, watched the WASM Wombats and tried their hands at panning for gold. The underground mine tour again proved very popular and activities in the Exploration Zone were a big hit with the kids.

Executive Officer Norma Latchford believes that "the enormous success of this year's Open Day would not have been possible without the unwavering effort of everyone involved".

Artworks from Aboriginal artists are on display in the Telstra Countrywide Gallery and the Travelling Exhibition Gallery from April until June. The Yaala Designs Exhibition showcases artworks from indigenous artists from the Goldfields region.

The exhibition consists of over 60 works, each of which depicts a unique story on canvas, board and fabric. Also in the exhibition are a number of craft works including basketry, ceramics and sculpture.

For more information on the exhibition read the April edition of the Australian Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame Update.

There is currently a hive of activity in the WestTrac Cat Mining Hall with the installation of the latest exhibition for the Mining Hall of Fame, the Rare Trades exhibition. The exhibition has been brought to the Mining Hall of Fame by the National Museum of Australia and Visions Australia and displays a glimpse into the trades that are still being carried out by hand in this digital age.

Read about the new art exhibition, 3 Elements, at the Mining Hall of Fame.

30th November 2004 - 30th January 2005