Issue No 33 | 01 October 1999 | |
NewsLife, Art and Politics
Life, art and politics have not always been ordered in that sequence for Eric Aarons. Politics, for many years, occupied a primary position in his life, but it is perhaps this primacy which has contributed to the distinctive style of his sculpture.
This exhibition, at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre is an opportunity to view a lifetimes work in one place, as well as being a significant event in the region's cultural history. The work is appealing and relevant, tapping into contemporary cultural, political and environmental events (works on endangered species, oil spills, economic inequality in North South "dialogue"). Also, in keeping with Aarons' lifelong struggle for the rights of working people, it is very democratic in nature so you don't need an arts history degree in some pseudo intellectual subject to appreciate the skills of the sculptor and to appreciate the power of his feelings for the events with which he is concerned. (based on exhibition essay by Elin Howe) John Marsden, Chairman of the Casula Centre sums it up well when he writes that Eric Aarons "is a passionate man who has a commitment and dedication to his practice as an artist and to the political and social fabric of Australia. Aarons' work beautifully illustrates his physical relationship with the sensuality of both wood and stone while allowing us, as viewers, to connect with the organic nature of the world through his work." (Life, Art and Politics: A retrospective exhibition by sculptor Eric Aarons. At Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre (1 Casula Rd, Casula) until 17 October 1999)
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Interview: The Boys Labor Party heavyweights Eric Roozendaal and Damian O'Connor will lock horns this weekend. They fire their first shots. Economics: Reasons to Be Cheerful Can we change the way we look at the economy to better reflect community happiness and well-being? Unions: Breaking the Wave ACTU President's submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Workplace Relations Act. International: The Wisdom of Solomon A disturbing case from the Pacific where corporate lawyers are playing a deadly game. History: Groundhog Day Ghosts of Conferences past: some strangely familiar debates and decisions from previous state ALP conferences Legal: Bad, Bad Things Some of Australia's leading industrial lawyers argue that the Workplace Relations Act breaches basic international obligations. Review: Tailing Out As the BHP steelworks close in Newcastle a special book chronicles the stories of working live that have just become history. Satire: Police Cut-Backs Lead To Drop In Organised Crime An audit of the NSW Police has revealed that they have been seriously cutting back their operating budgets to ensure that they will be able to afford the increased security costs of the Olympics. Work/Time/Life: It's Official: Aussies Work Harder Australians continue to work long hours in contrast to a world-wide trend in industrialised countries that has seen hours at work remaining steady or declining in recent years.
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