[Exhibition] IRIS Award, 2007. Perth Centre for Photography, now until September 30

The IRIS Award is a national prize recognising unique and outstanding portraiture in a photo-based medium.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2007 IRIS Award:

• IRIS Award 2007 - Angela Tarlinton, NSW
• IRIS Award highly commended - Heather Reading, WA
• IRIS Award Student prize - Catherine Gomersall, WA
• IRIS Award Fashion Portraiture prize - David Woolley, WA
• and our Packers Prize went to Neil Wallace, WA

Thirty five entrants are short listed to exhibit their work at the IRIS Award exhibition at the Perth Centre for Photography.

The selection of finalists is based on images that are original, visually stimulating and particularly those that challenge traditional notions of portraiture.

This exhibition of finalists' works runs until September the 30th.

The Perth Centre for Photography
91 Brisbane Street, PERTH.
http://www.pcp.org.au/

Gallery hours: Thursday to Sunday 12-5pm.

[Exhibition] Chimera by Louise Mann, Accent Gallery, September 15 to 23.

Chimera is the latest exhibition by photographer Louise Mann.

This exhibition foregrounds a progression from Louise's earlier, more figurative pieces, to a more evocative exploration of light and mood. These works are moodier and more abstract than her previous images, displaying a depth and interest that engages the viewer in a contemplative and enquiring way.

Louise says: “My latest work is essentially sensory. I have attempted to pare back my images to pure colour, light and tone, void of representational forms. I want to convey only the essence of a particular scene without the distraction of the literal, allowing the viewer to complete the narrative using their own context.”

Exhibition dates: September 15-23

ACCENT FINE ART GALLERY
131A WARATAH AVENUE DALKEITH

GALLERY HOURS: TUES-FRI 10AM - 4PM, SUNDAYS 3PM - 5PM