Galleries

By Luke Voogt Queenscliff’s former gasworks site has become a leafy haven for a couple who lost a property in the Black Saturday disaster. LUKE VOOGT admires their handiwork. Pictures: Louisa Jones Dale and Neil Trezise’s move to their Queenscliff home was more than timely – it was life saving. They moved to their newly-finished […]

By Luke Voogt After thousands of kilometres, closed borders and nasty bouts of food poisoning Myles Benham has conquered the great continental adventure: the Mongol Rally. Luke Voogt takes a look back at the Barwon Heads local’s amazing journey. If Myles Benham learnt anything from his 10,000km-plus adventure in an old Citreon, it’s that generosity […]

Ethnic cultures inspire the striking creations of Ali Rauf. ELISSA FRIDAY discovers the international background and artistic philosophy of Geelong’s 2016 Australian Designer of the Year. Music, fine arts and especially the ethnic clothing of other cultures inspire award-winning fashion designer Ali Rauf. He finds them all “anywhere, anytime” in Geelong, where he has lived […]

Diamonds are gifts from nature but they need help to bring out their best. This is achieved by an expert who polishes the diamond on a spinning polishing disc. Only diamond can cut diamond, so the disc is saturated with oil and diamond dust. If this is done well the diamond will be covered in […]

Queenscliff’s Seaview Gallery is presenting an array of stunning, varied exhibitions this summer. “It’s pretty exciting over summer, there’s always lot’s happening and the gallery is continually changing throughout summer,” says owner and director Colleen Kenwood. The gallery’s Jane Flowers and Paul Evans exhibition until 22 December features two artists with contrasting styles. Colleen describes […]

A unique Geelong business is expressing Aboriginal culture through surprising mediums. Based at North Geelong, Wathaurong Glass and Arts has developed a reputation for products that add a special element to private and commercial premises. The staff use techniques including kiln-forming, sandblasting and other processes as deemed necessary to produce high-quality glass products reflecting local […]