Philippa O’Brien, Hovea, 1986, acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of Shire of Mundaring Art Collection
Shire of Mundaring Art Collection survey
Celebrating 40 years of creative practice and the enduring contribution of local artists who document the artistic and cultural shifts of the Shire of Mundaring.
Since acquiring its first artwork in 1986, the Shire of Mundaring has supported local artists and craftspeople by presenting an annual acquisition exhibition. Held in partnership with Mundaring Arts Centre Inc., this event has provided an opportunity for local artists and audiences to come together in recognition and appreciation of the community’s outstanding creative talents.
Marks for Mundaring* presents a selection of artworks acquired between 1986 and 2026 that respond to the natural and cultivated environment of the Perth Hills, sharing works that explore ideas of place, ownership, loss, displacement and belonging.
The Collection works will be displayed alongside ephemera, publications and works for sale by Collection artists
*Marks for Mundaring is the title of a series of three quilted banners created by the community for the inaugural Shire of Mundaring Invitation Craft exhibition held in 1985, the precursor to the first acquisition exhibition in 1986.
Featured artists include: Hans Arkeveld, Mac Betts, Robert Birch, Tjyllyungoo Lance Chadd, Olga Cironis, Madeleine Clear, Nicholas Compton, Stuart Elliott, Sarah Elson, David Gregson, Guy Grey Smith, Marie Haass, George Haynes, Nigel Hewitt, Michelle Hogan, Ben Joel, Joan Johnson, Rosemary Johnston, Bec Juniper, Robert Juniper, Judy Kotai, Bethamy Linton, James WR Linton, André Lipscombe, Peggy Lyon, Norma MacDonald, Jenny Mills, Antony Muia, Philippa O’Brien, Nalda Searles, Sue Starcken, Linda van der Merwe, Katrina Virgona, Richard Woldendorp and Trevor Woodward.
Cover image: Mac Betts, Helena River in Flood, 1986 oil on canvas. Courtesy of Shire of Mundaring Art Collection
