About Elly Abrat - Artist Elly Abrat
About Elly Abrat
About Elly Abrat - Artist Elly Abrat
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I was born in Holland, the youngest of eight children. Australia appealed to my mother's adventurous spirit and in 1959 we settled in Dandenong, Victoria.
My passion for art goes back to early childhood. Art, and in particular portraiture was my favorite subject throughout my school years.
In the early seventies I met an artist on the St Kilda Esplanade who saw my work and offered tuition. He traveled the East Coast so my lessons were cut short. I discovered another wonderful tutor and continued on my way.
In the early eighties I was invited to teach drawing for children and later drawing and painting for adults at the McClelland Guild of Artists in Langwarrin , Victoria .
In 1992 I started conducting children and adult art classes from my home based studio in Narre Warren South, and have continued to do so.
Working as a Community Artist on large art projects with councils, schools and local community groups is also of great interest to me.
Community Art Projects:
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2008 - Images of Positive Ageing - funded by City of Casey
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2007 - Local History Mural - Doveton Neighbourhood Community Centre
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2001 - 'Peoplescape' Centenary of Federation Community Art Project - funded by City of Casey
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1999-2000 NARRE WARREN NORTH FIRE BRIGADE Community Art Project - funded by City of Casey.
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This mural was entered into the National Community Links Awards 2000 and won a Highly Commended Award.
I have won many awards, mainly for portraiture, in various mediums such as drawing, watercolour, oils and pastels.
- Best Portrait - 2008 Pastel Society of Victoria Annual Exhibition
- 2008 Highly Commended - Noble Park Art Show
- 2007 Best in Show - McClelland Guild of Artists Bi-Annual Art Exhibition
- 2005 John Seeber Portrait Prize sponsored by Dame Elizabeth Murdoch, McClelland Guild of Artists
- 2005 P.S.V. Award - Pastel Society of Victoria
As an active member of the local arts community I have been called upon many times to judge local art shows.
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Dandenong Youth Arts Festival
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Casey Creations Art Exhibitions
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Outtakes
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Pakenham Horticultural Society Shows - art section.
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Berwick Horticultural Society Shows - art section.
In 2006 I travelled to Europe with a group of like minded people on an Arts & Culture Tour. I often reflect back on the works of great artists I had the privilege of studying on the tour.
In 2008 I travelled to the Netherlands and visited many more museums. Hals, Rembrandt and Vermeer are some of my favourite old Masters.
Art Societies:
Pastel Society of Victoria - past Vice President
Berwick Artists Society Inc.
Mc Clelland Guild of Artists Inc.
City of Casey Arts & Cultural Reference Group
I view my art as a life long apprenticeship.
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