a little more of Ballarat

Hilary’s niece, Madelyn works for Ballarat Foto Biennale  They have just finished an exhibition in an old bank building which they recently purchased, and today we got a private tour.  

 

 The artist specialises in using the insides of old buildings soon to be renovated.  The artistic work was fascinating and we got a tour of an 18­60s building which had 1970s partitions and false ceilings added.  The building will be renovated for exhibition space and there will be artists studios and workshops in the building behind.

stove behind the false wall has been uncovered

We also saw one of their photography exhibitions in a nearby hotel.

laneway installation - umbrellas are changed according to the season

With Hilary’s brother, David we went to see the Avenue of Honour with trees for each serviceman and women from the area.  There are nearly 4000 trees spaced 10 to 12 metres apart.  We went 9 kms along the avenue to see tree number 1896 for Hilary’s grandfather.  Some trees did not thrive and had to be replaced.