Uta Mooney and Adam Oehlers at the Greenhill Galleries

I know, I know - it looks as if there is only one gallery in Adelaide.
Fact is, that seems to be the case. There is one gallery that has four venues, that takes risks in promoting new artists and opening in pubs and wineries and hotels. It is also a gallery that has openings on Sundays.
I will also add that it is a gallery that doesn't mind me taking photos and talking about them.
But enough of this.
I must say that I admire Russell for taking a gamble with this show today. He is a business man and he needs to make money to be successful and he knows that people are reluctant to buy new and untested artists. I believe this show, and the very pertinent introduction by James Schoff (a rare occasion to listen to someone so profound) is a great chance for Uta Mooney.
Uta Mooney has good technique, the idea behind her show is good, the subject matter needs at times to be looked at to make it less mundane. I loved the boots and the message they convey and I would have bought them (various reasons, amongst which the price was a factor stopped me from doing this).I see a great future for her if she can use this opportunity (and others that are being presented to her) wisely.
Adam is a brilliant illustrator that is currently working in London where the money is. It is almost impossible to describe properly his work, so I would suggest you to seek him out. I'm sure we will hear about him quite a lot in the near future.

Art moves into the Western suburbs

New Exhibition at The Highway - corner Anzac Highway / Marion Road
'The Wishlist'

20th June - 19th August 2009

"I’m delighted that Martin Palmer and his senior team at The Highway (Group General Manager, Tony Symonds and General Manager, Simon Adami) have been so positive about the suggestion of (Food Operations Manager) Tom Williamson, to exhibit contemporary art on an ongoing basis: even more delighted that we at Greenhill have been invited to handle this exciting new development. We’ve chosen strong, established and promising new artists for this Inaugural Exhibition which we expect will be the fore runner of many. That is why we have invited innovative young South Australian designer Matthew Travis Simpson to launch this series in the superb newly revamped dining and function spaces of “The Highway”

Russell Starke OAM - Director Greenhill Galleries Adelaide"

EXHIBITION HOURS:
BISTRO: 7 DAYS 12 NOON - 10PM OR BY APPOINTMENT
EXHIBITION HOURS:

FUNCTION ROOMS:
MON-SAT 10AM-6PM OR BY APPOINTMENT
Email: reception@thehighway.com.au
Web: http://www.thehighway.com.au/

http://www.greenhillgalleriesadelaide.com.au/

What was not long ago a pub where you could play the pokies and see some frugally clad ladies has been transformed into a civilised, accessible to all, cultural space in the Western suburbs.

The Greenhill Gallery's bold move to seize the opportunity will be no doubt followed by others.

Talk about vision: The Stefan Maguran gallery is just a few steps away.

Julie Lawry at Greenhill Galleries Adelaide

Julie Lawry, Edithburgh Jetty - Watercolour 54 x 74
"I am always left hungry to exploit the unpredictable nature of this irritating medium which can be so magical too. Its translucency allows you to render the nuances of atmosphere and light so marvelously modelled by J.M.W. Turner's mysterious suggestions." - Julie Lawry on watercolour

Whatever you do this weekend, make sure you go to see Julie Lawry at the Greenhill Galleries.

It is a very impressive collection of views from Europe, jetties from Australia and children. The beautiful colours will warm your soul in spite of the winter's cold.

Hurry, it closes on June 16.

And while you're there, check out the stock collection being prepared for the next stock room sale - preview on 19 June.

Details:

http://www.greenhillgalleriesadelaide.com.au/