Melbourne Art Fair 2014

Hello I'm back! I have been busy busy busy, but on Wednesday I took some time out to attend the 'Vernissage' of the annual Melbourne Art Fair at the Royal Melbourne Exhibition Building (which by the way is a magnificent World Heritage Victorian building read more: here)

The 'Vernissage' is the preview of an exhibition the night before it's opening.  The event allowed for exhibitors to let loose their butterflies in a more relaxed atmosphere, and is a dress rehearsal for the main event. I was impressed by the artists, they were as much a part of the show as their actual work, even if we were all predominantly dressed in black! Which was a striking backdrop to the art.

The Exhibition Hall's domed ceiling

Although held in Melbourne it is a national event, with artists travelling from all states and even internationally, artists must be represented in a gallery to be entitled to display their art, and prices vary, starting from $9000 up to $500,000.

I loved meeting various artists and talking about our passion, especially Diane Gall who's paintings remind me of my generation. Please do visit her web page.

Diane Gall with one of her paintings

 The following paintings also caught my eye...

On my wish list, in my dreams, one day, it'll be me exhibiting at the Melbourne Art Fair!

That's it for now,

Val x