In Episode 3 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host Hadijah Munting chats with Chris Beard, president of the Hornsby Art Society, who fills listeners in about the many painting group opportunities available to members of the Hornsby Art Society.
Hadijah also talks with the diversely talented Sylvie Iles about her challenging juggling act as a mum, photographer and musician. Listeners hear how being part of Hummingsong Community choirs has empowered this young woman and will enjoy listening to one of Sylvie’s moving original songs.
Visual artist Jenny Rowley’s time as a teacher in Tonga was a significant adventure for her and one that had a profound effect on her journey to becoming an artist. Under Hadijah’s gentle questioning, listeners learn more of the significant and interesting details of Jenny’s
experiences, leading to her striking exbibits at Wallarobba.
As in previous episodes, listeners will be treated to interludes of bird song from Songs of
Disappearance, an album of Australian bird calls created to draw attention to endangered and threatened species of Australian birds.

In Episode 3 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host Hadijah Munting chats with Chris Beard, president of the Hornsby Art Society, who fills listeners in about the many painting group opportunities available to members of the Hornsby Art Society. Hadijah also talks with the diversely talented Sylvie Iles about her challenging juggling act as a mum, photographer and musician. Listeners hear how being part of Hummingsong Community choirs has empowered this young woman and will enjoy listening to one of Sylvie’s moving original songs. Visual artist Jenny Rowley’s time as a teacher in Tonga was a significant adventure for her and one that had a profound effect on her journey to becoming an artist. Under Hadijah’s gentle questioning, listeners learn more of the significant and interesting details of Jenny’s experiences, leading to her striking exbibits at Wallarobba. As in previous episodes, listeners will be treated to interludes of bird song from Songs of Disappearance, an album of Australian bird calls created to draw attention to endangered and threatened species of Australian birds.

Art is not only for culture, education and communication; art also has healing powers. Recent challenges of Covid have placed additional strains on mental health, but artistic practices, including both visual art and music, have much potential to contribute to positive mental health in our local community. This program draws attention to local artists who can inspire others to find out more or join in themselves. Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society (HAS) aims to promote Visual Arts in the local Hornsby community.

Art is not only for culture, education and communication; art also has healing powers. Recent challenges of Covid have placed additional strains on mental health, but artistic practices, including both visual art and music, have much potential to contribute to positive mental health in our local community. This program draws attention to local artists who can inspire others to find out more or join in themselves. Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society (HAS) aims to promote Visual Arts in the local Hornsby community.

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