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Chrysalis was part of the Montalto Sculpture Prize and has recently been purchased by The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust and will soon be installed at the Fawkner Cemetery.

The work is intended to not only to reflect the transformations of the past, but also to draw attention to the continuing evolution of the present. The sculpture shows only one wing has emerged, the process halted before the revelation of its full. What exactly will it be? The unknown offers excitement, wonder and sometimes trepidation. A rebirth of sorts. A recognition of the care required to protect what is precious, until it is fully formed.

The work has been designed in response to the dynamic changes happening in my local neighbourhood. The thoughts underlying the sculpture is consideration for the delicate balance required between old and new. As with Chrysalis, the period of metamorphous is a delicate time. We need to manage this well and find a balance between the ‘new guard’ and the ‘old school’

Materials

Constructed from reclaimed steel and stone the sculpture. The work is intended to rust over time. The rust is an intended outcome, with the rich reds working in with the landscape, imbuing an organic tone to the work.

Earth Spirit 2 is a wall sculpture by Jos Van Hulsen. It was part of a body of work developed during a artist residency at Bundanon Trust in NSW. The property was originally donated by Arthur Boyd and his wife Yvonne for the purpose of nurturing artists and the creative process. Jos spent one month at Bundanon as an Artist in Residency. He was greatly moved and influenced by the Australian bushland. This sculpture was a made as a tribute to this landscape and the connection to land that Jos felt when he was there.

Emotional Ballast is a recent sculpture by Jos Van Hulsen which explores the emotional balancing act of being an artist. Based loosely on the ballast of a ship, the work is about feelings of vulnerability as an artist.  The need for a strong inner sense of self when your work is constantly validated (or not) by others. 

Jos Van Hulsen has been working as a sculptural designer for over 30 years. His work is found in prominent private and public collections throughout Australia.

Harness is one of Jos Van Hulsen's latest works made from old harness buckles from horse carriages and girth buckles from saddles. Jos's sculptural work is all about preserving history by using old materials and refashioning them into contemporary works. 'Harness' is a work that explores balance, symmetry and flow. As with all of Jos's work this is a one off sculptural work. The piece measures H 52 x L 21 x W 12 cm

Jos Van Hulsen has been working as a sculptural designer for over 30 years. His work is found in prominent private and public collections throughout Australia.

This industrial bar stool comes in both a raw steel finish and a white finish. They are designed and hand made by Jos Van Hulsen in his home studio in West Footscray. The seats are made from recycled Mahogony and the base from powder coated steel. They measure 70cm in height, width 29cm at the base. The seat is 44cm x 44cm. Height or colour not quite right for you? Call us we can customise them to your exact measurements. Ph 03 93627703

These Jewellery box's are the first of a series by Jos Van Hulsen. Inspired by Sean Tan's illustrations, the work is perfect as a stand alone sculpture or as a jewellery box. The door opens into a 2 shelving cavity where you can place or your precious pieces. Hang earrings and necklaces of the outside or simply enjoy as is.

Jos Van Hulsen has been working as a sculptural designer for over 30 years. His work is found in prominent private and public collections throughout Australia.

These raffle tickets could win you one of 3 framed photographs by multi-award-winning Photojournalist, Ted McDonnell. Images by Ted, sell for thousands of dollars. The three  images on offer in this raffle are one of a kind. They will not be printed again.

All funds raised in the raffle will go towards assisting a year 10, Footscray City College student, Harvey Jones-Williams, fulfil his dream of going to Africa to assist children in orphanages who have lost their parents through poverty, war and disease. The 16 students participating in the trip will be building toilets and working to raise awareness to further support these orphans. They will also going to the coast of South Africa to do marine conservation and beach cleaning with local charities. 

1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners will get to choose their print, with  the 1st prize winner having first choice, 2nd prize winner having second choice and so forth . . . 

The first photograph 'Cohen' of poet, songwriter and performer Leonard Cohen was taken during a private photoshoot with the artist. Dimensions framed H 67 x L67 x W2cm and is signed and numbered 1.

The second photograph "An oversight Paris' is a moving image depicting homelessness and poverty in the streets of Paris, juxtaposed with advertising and high end consumerism. Dimensions framed  H 56 x L 66 x W 2cm. The image is signed by the artist.

The third photograph . . . and perhaps my favourite ;-) is called 'Birdman of Pompidou. Dimensions framed H56  x L66 x W 2cm.

Ted McDonnell's work appears in The Australian; CNN; Paris Match; International Business Times (Newsweek); The Guardian; Huffington Post; Fairfax (AFR; The Age; SMH); APJ.

Winner International Loupe Award Photojournalism (East Timor; Multiple awards Paris Photo PX3 & Moscow Photo Awards