Imagine a fine tapestry woven for your home, imagine a set of china designed for you, imagine designing your own jewelry, using one of Australia's many stones such as the spectacular black opal.
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Many people have commissioned art pieces through the Artists' Colony - a popular theme is the magnificent blue Ulysses butterfly that is seen on Dunk - and people have commissioned wall hangings, pottery, crockery sets, and jewelry which feature this theme. |
The Artists' Colony is adjacent to the hideaway and guests will meet the colony director, Susi Kirk, who lives full-time in the colony with her young son, Zac. Susi is a silversmith and she works with many artists-in-residence. Zac takes the water taxi each day to school on the mainland. The founding director was Bruce Arthur who died in 1998 - his ashes were scattered in the ocean at Port Arthur by his beloved colony.
The colony welcomes a steady stream of distinguished artists who take up residence for a month at a time. The colony enables resident artists to refresh their inspiration and the artists often produce their most creative pieces while working in the colony.
The following is a listing of the art which the colony produces, and the artists who have participated as artist-in-residence:
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You can't contact the Artists' Colony directly (it is a retreat and doesn't have e-mail facilities), but we invite you to e-mail our agent (thopkins07@DunkIsle.com) if you want to discuss a commission with the colony director or if you want to purchase any art work. |
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