For the 11th annual art exhibition by the members of the Australian Society of Marine Artists, I decided to enter 2 of my paintings of the drama surrounding the controversial scuttling of the ex HMAS Adelaide off North Avoca Beach in April 2011.
Painted 'en plein air' on Glebe Island Wharf, 1 year almost to the day before her long awaited departure and eventual scuttling.
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The artist painting on Glebe Island Wharf 2010-11 'The ex HMAS Adelaide'' at Glebe Island Wharf 2011 oil on canvas 61 x 183 cm Enquiries about this painting: janecooperbennett@gmail.com |
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| "Ex HMAS Adelaide- flag raising at dawn" 2010 oil on canvas 31 x 103cm Enquiries about this painting: janecooperbennett@gmail.com |
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| The artist painting the ex HMAS Adelaide for the very last time at North Avoca Beach, April 2011 Enquiries about this painting: janecooperbennett@gmail.com |
I was painting this view of the ex HMAS Adelaide from the look-out opposite the surf club. Inside the surf club were police monitoring the activities of the largely non-existent protesters.
One of the police inside called out to me. I was startled at first, but then realised that he had recognised me as the artist who was at the top of the Harbour Control Tower painting the Pope's visit to Barangaroo during World Youth Day celebrations in 2008. Small world!
That sinking feeling...
Now that all the controversy has settled down, the wreck has already become a major dive site and tourist attraction.
One of the police inside called out to me. I was startled at first, but then realised that he had recognised me as the artist who was at the top of the Harbour Control Tower painting the Pope's visit to Barangaroo during World Youth Day celebrations in 2008. Small world!
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Painting the ex HMAS Adelaide for the very last time at North Avoca Beach in April 2011 Enquiries about this painting: |
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Painting the ex HMAS Adelaide for the very last time at North Avoca Beach,April 2011 Enquiries about this painting: janecooperbennett@gmail.com
The very next day, the ex HMAS Adelaide was underwater.
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| "The ex HMAS Adelaide from North Avoca" 2011 oil on canvas 31 x 61cm Enquiries about this painting: janecooperbennett@gmail.com |
It was amazing how quickly marine life has been attracted to the Adelaide and has adopted it as a new home.
These 2 paintings will be exhibited in "Ship to Shore: 11th National Australian Society of Marine Artists Exhibition" from Saturday 26 November – Saturday 31 December 2011 at the Mosman Regional Art Gallery.
These 2 paintings will be exhibited in "Ship to Shore: 11th National Australian Society of Marine Artists Exhibition" from Saturday 26 November – Saturday 31 December 2011 at the Mosman Regional Art Gallery.
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| At the opening of "Ship to Shore" with the Principal of the Julian Ashton Art School, Paul Delprat |
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| At the opening of "Ship to Shore" with the Principal of the Julian Ashton Art School, Paul Delprat |
Related Posts
Ghost ship - ex-HMAS Adelaide at Glebe - Part 1
See my Hungry Mile page in this blog
For more paintings and information about the ex-HMAS Adelaide:
See my White Bay Wharf / Glebe island Wharf page in this blog
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