Wendy Sharpe’s art meets the music of Elena Kats-Chernin AO.
Saturday June 10 at 4.30pm
An audio-visual delight performed live by the composer/pianist with the artist/painter on stage at the Gulgong Opera House. An intimate evening giving you a rare insight into the art of these two extraordinary women. 60 minutes of sensory bliss. Gulgong’s famous Steinway can’t wait!
Elena Kats-Chernin has reached millions worldwide with her prolific catalogue of works for the concert hall, theatre, ballet, opera and chamber ensemble. Her eclectic style often combines elements of cabaret, tango and ragtime underpinned by compelling rhythms. Her music featured in the opening ceremonies of 2000 Sydney Olympics Games, 2003 Rugby World Cup and Meryl Tankard’s ballet – Wild Swans.
Wendy Sharpe is one of Australia’s most acclaimed and awarded artists. She has been awarded an extensive list of prizes, residencies and scholarships; these include winning: the Archibald prize, the Sulman Prize, the Portia Geach Memorial Award, the Gold Award and a commission from the Australian War Memorial Award as an Australian Official War Artist, the first woman since WW11. Sharpe has held over 70 solo exhibitions around Australia and internationally.
There will be a Q&A with the artists after the performance.
