Next Show:
Date: Sept 08 - Oct 09
Venue: Bondi Shark Museum
On 24 September 2008 Gordon Syron will also unveil a new set of artworks created for the first commercial gallery exhibition of the Bondi Shark Museum Museum (NEPTUNES GALLERY), directed by Terry Grundmann. These artworks include: The Poisoning of the Waterholes of Australia, The Paintbrush is Mightier than the Sword, Where the Wildflowers Once Grew, Invasion Day, The Dreaming Man, Do You Believe In Fairies, Hanging Gums and The Aboriginal Ballerina. Syron has also painted some new works that reflect the oceanic nature of other objects collected and displayed in the Museum. These include sharks and the remains of devoured Red Coats.
Gordon and Elaine Syron are working to document and preserve over 450 Aboriginal artist’s works at The Keeping Place. The 1300 plus artworks were recently catalogued with the voluntary support of Unilink in the Redfern warehouse provided by Local Government sponsorship.
Syron continues to act as an ambassador to the truth as, ”Invasion Day,” owned by the Museum of Sydney, hung proudly in the foyer at the Australian Pavilion at the Bejing Olympics. A selection of the artworks housed at The Keeping Place can be viewed on their Web Site: www.blackfellasdreamingmuseum.com.au
Terry Grundmann has developed a museum and gallery which is a place of peace and a reminder to conserve. It’s covered with ocean artefacts, dolphin art, sharks teeth, crocodile’s heads, tarantulas and giant models of marlin. He has also undertaken to show some of Australia’s most magnificent works of art in the future.
Gordon’s collection is available for viewing from 25th September at the new Bondi Shark Museum, Level 1, 420 Oxford Street (the mall), Bondi Junction. 9-6pm Mon - Sat
Group bookings and further enquiries for both his work and the new museum can be made on (02) 9369 1623.
For more interesting and fascinating information about the life of this remarkable man please consult the Black Fella’s Dreaming Museum Web Site or go to www.pentateuch.com.au/gordonsyron www.gordonsyron.com
