In Brief
Wolfe reveals art work
As director of the Samstag Program, Ross Wolfe is best known for supporting
other artists to develop their talents. But this month Wolfe is showcasing his
own artistic skills at an exhibition in the city. Called Mystery of Forgetting,
the exhibition pairs Wolfe’s recent paintings, including Holy Man 2003
(pictured), with selected works from the Flinders University City Gallery at the
State Library. Wolfe said he was curious to see how people would receive the
exhibition, which is strong in religious and social themes, but also celebrates
history and landscape. “At one level it’s a project of complex ideas but,
regardless of this, it’s a visually rich exhibition and most people should find
it a fascinating and enjoyable experience,” he said. Kate Gould, Adelaide Bank
Festival of Arts artistic associate and program manager, opened the exhibition
on June 23. It runs until August 3 and is open Monday to Friday from 11am to 4pm
and Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. The Samstag Program is a renowned
bequest administered by UniSA which assists Australian artists to study
overseas. Entries for the latest round closed at the end of last month.
Kaurna building venue for property awards
One of UniSA’s newest buildings played host to a prestigious property awards
presentation recently. The Kaurna building, at City West campus, was chosen as
the venue for the Property Council of Australia Rider Hunt Awards, which
recognise outstanding property developments. UniSA Chancellor David Klingberg and South Australia’s Deputy Premier Kevin Foley presented the awards on the night. The State Library South Australia won
the Property Council of Australia Rider Hunt Award for 2005. A special
commendation was awarded to Adelaide Oval Eastern Works Project and presented to
Mike Deare from the South Australian Cricket Association. The
awards, which are presented in each state, recognise efficient use of capital in
property development and maximum community benefit from the building. Rider Hunt
Managing Director Stephen Knight also announced that, in addition to a current
undergraduate scholarship through the Australian Institute of Quantity
Surveyors, Rider Hunt has renewed a three-year commitment to sponsor an
undergraduate in a Transitional Scholarship with UniSA and the Smith Family.
UniSA Property Director Brian Phillips said it was a great compliment for a
Blueprint 2005 building to be chosen as the venue for the ceremony. The
University’s new developments will be eligible to enter the awards next year.