The Armadale Project

Over but not out…

Lorraine Corker — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:38:00 +0000

Although the residency at The Old Post Office is now over, The Armadale Project will continue to develop with new projects being planned for the future.

With this, the nature of the site will also change. The daily post will not continue but instead developments will be posted as they occur. The fortnightly newsletter will become an occasional newsletter to inform you about new projects and events.

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Let me take this opportunity to give a big thank you to all those people involved, the sponsors, organisations and individuals that made this project possible and in particular the people of Armadale whose generosity of spirit and participation gave this project its heart.

See you in the near future

Finale

Lorraine Corker — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:44:41 +0000

The closing was an enjoyable event with time to view the completed project, reflect on the events over the last six months and and meet some of the people who participated with it as well as some visitors from Armadale, Perth and overseas.

A little tete a tete with Alannah, English tourist, Joondalup resident and myself.

Matt

Lorraine Corker — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:44:05 +0000

I met Matt outside the post office. He was unable to come to the opening so I invited him for a private showing so he could check out his portrait.

The Wall

Lorraine Corker — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:45:43 +0000

The wall has been very popular especially with young people who have often returned with their friends to share their delight at being recorded. The inside story has also been greatly enjoyed, especially the interactive nature of it.

Paint until I drop

Lorraine Corker — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:47:47 +0000

Its now time to paint, paint, paint… There is still much to do and time is running out, but there’s plenty of adrenalin running free with the end in sight. Hopefully this will get me through to the deadline.

This painting is well on its way.

Source material

Lorraine Corker — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:28:45 +0000

For the final show all the source material will be removed and the exhibition will follow more traditional lines.

Last day of Exhibition

Lorraine Corker — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:52:19 +0000

Today was the last day of the exhibition. It was a scorching hot day and the trains were not running so there were very few people about which was rather disappointing for the last day. Although there were not many passers by, the streets were empty and most people who were out looked hot and bothered, there were still some pretty determined people who came to see it before it closed closed.

The signs were brought in for the last time today

Not so squeezy

Lorraine Corker — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:44:57 +0000

Having painted out the previous attempt of the John Calvin Christian school group, I am much happier with this one even though I can see that the head sizes need to be adjusted. Instead of having everyone in a single row (as in the photo) I have moved the children in front which means I can now paint them at a better scale which isn’t so squeezy and it now fits in with the other paintings too.

Tony

Lorraine Corker — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:58:15 +0000

Tony made time from his busy schedule yesterday to come and check out his portrait. He is well know locally for his dedication to the community through his voluntary work. So far this year he has put in over 600 hours of voluntary work, good on yer Tony.

Tony after shaving off his beard and moustache.

The eyes have it.

Lorraine Corker — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:56:28 +0000

Kim has been waiting for his eyes to appear on his portrait for a while now. So kim, here you are.

progressing