By Jena Carr
Geelong’s Astrid Lempriere is back with a new art exhibition set to take people on a journey of emotions and memories.
The artist and printmaker will display up to 15 lino prints at Newtown’s Sequel Gallery from October 4 to 27 for a free exhibition titled ‘A journey of moments: a collection of memories and emotions’.
Ms Lempriere said she looked forward to presenting the exhibition to the public, with an opening celebration set to take place from 4pm to 6pm on Saturday, October 5.
“Every time I put on an exhibition, I seem to do a little bit of a journey in terms of what piques my interest,” she said.
“I was looking at things that are personal to me and some emotions rather than just expressions, which…was a bit nerve-wracking because I’m putting more of myself into the pieces.
“It’s almost like your characteristics, those beautiful smile lines and the look that you might have with a whole lot of wisdom held inside. Those sorts of things speak louder than things like makeup.
“I found that really intriguing and it made me want to know more about the people… I’ve always loved black and white photos, and I find that they are so incredibly raw and beautiful.”
Lino printing is a form of block printing that involves carving a pattern or design on a vinyl surface that can be pressed on paper to make a printed image.
