I have an exhibition of drawings of the books and shelves OF the Supreme Court Library of Victoria IN the Supreme Court Library.
I have been working at the Library since last September and have spent some of my lunch hours drawing amongst the shelves. At first I drew in my sketchbook and then when I realised they were really quite good, I drew on loose sheets of paper. This means that there are about six earlier drawings in one sketchbook, which is a lovely record, but not very good for displaying, as only one page can be opened at a time.
My colleagues became aware of my sketches and are very supportive.The Director and Supreme Court Librarian at Supreme Court of Victoria encouraged me to have an exhibition.
I am slightly overwhelmed and in awe as they are surrounded by traditional (and modern) portraits of the Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of Victoria over the past 175 years painted by great Australian artists, many of them Archibald Prize winners since the 1920’s.
There is no photography in the court precinct so I will have to sketch the exhibition!
I also added some whimsy to the display with sketches on paper coffee cups.
Earlier this year I had greeting cards printed with some of these images – available for sale on my ETSY shop
If you are in Melbourne. Please come and visit my exhibition which is on display until 22 January 2016 . The Supreme Court Library is open to the public as well as the legal profession and is a working library, You just need to go through the security (like at an airport).
Please note that no photography is allowed in the courts precinct , including the Library.
210 William Street, Melbourne
8.30 – 6.00 Mon – Thurs, 8.30-5.00 Fri