running concurrently with imprint -
an exciting painting exhibition celebrating books and stories
descript
50
books
50
stories
50
portraits
05
years in the making
painted books
paintings
from life
executed
in oil
completed in
2.5 - 3.5 hours
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descript
a book's journey continues
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descript celebrates connection through vintage texts and paint.
works are created from live subjects within a
2½ - 3½ hour session – a technique called alla prima.
paintings are paired with the biographical experiences of a living person.
descript is a social reflection, enticing its audience to share in a visual and emotional experience.
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Recycled
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Repurposed
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Community portraits
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Community stories –
Migrant, scientist,
Funeral director, DJ, plumber, activist, paramedic, life model….
DESCRIPT EXHIBITION
50 artworks painted and edited by Jennifer Fyfe.
Target audience - aged 15 and above. ​
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A3 printed cards accompanying each painting
Digitally printed in ink
Embossed with braille.
Accessibility – Painted works removable from shelf by staff for vision-impaired or height-restricted visitors.
Educational - Historical contextual information provided about Alla Prima technique used in the artworks.
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Publications
Spiral-bound B and W large print loan catalogues
Option for condensed braille text to be translated into other languages
Traditional full-colour catalogue books for purchase
Fyfe's "artistic creations contain a different - new - message, commesurate with the times which are reflected in them".
Slobodanka Millicent Vladiv-Glover
Adjunct Associate Professor (Research) Monash University
