Grahame Sydney
Central Otago
Artis Gallery
Until February 5

For nearly forty years Grahame Sydney has painted the landscapes of Central Otago with many of his paintings becoming as well known as the landscapes he has portrayed such as the hills of the Maniototo and the shed at the Wedderburn railway siding.

Now he has produced a set of photographs of the area, published as Grahame Sydney’s Central Otago by Penguin Books.

A group of these photographs have also been issued as limited edition prints and are currently showing at Artis Gallery.

While some replicate the painted images he is well know for, most of them explore new areas particularly images of the area in winter.

These works which are mainly of snow covered trees and landscapes are more related to the series of photographs he produced when he went to the Antarctic a few years ago. These were works which tried to make sense of the immensity and whiteness of the landscape.

Some of the works such as “Fallow Field” are of the broad landscape showing the intervention of man with the lightly tilled field dusted with snow while others such as “Duck Pond Omakau” which has no evidence of human presence shows only a snow shrouded tree and grass looking like some art installation.

Many of the works are similar to his paintings with “Past Lives Nevis Valley” where the central; gravestones provide a surreal landscape dominated by the sculptural hills in the background.

He also has works which incorporate the built environment such as “Fisherman's Hut, Falls Dam” and “Loading Ramps, Ida Valley” where he uses the strong architectural elements of the farming apparatus to contrast with the landscapes.

There are also example of bird studies with Frosted Quail – Cambria and portraits with Donald Harley reminiscent of the artist early portrait drawings.

With these dramatic sprawling landscapes, the almost insignificant impact of man as well as poignant portraits Sydney captures both the raw beauty of the area and the isolation of its inhabitants.

The surprising thing about these limited edition prints is the price. The larger prints (465 x 700 mm) are $1400 and the smaller ones (310 x 470 mm) $750.

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Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012 10:55
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USDA Rural Development’s Rural Housing Service in Montana has
named Libby resident Deborah Frey as the Multi-Family Housing
Site Manager of the Year for Elderly Housing in 2011.

Frey manages Treasure Manor Apartments, a senior living
complex.

Recognized at a ceremony earlier this year, Frey received a
commemorative plaque thanking her for her commitment and
dedication in the care of her tenants. Frey also represented
Montana’s entry into a national U.S. Department of Agriculture
competition.

Among the improvements, Frey oversaw the replacement of four
roofs, the installation of 77 energy efficient windows, new
siding and trim, electrical upgrades to all 32 rooms and the
installation of two privacy fences.

Asked about the dollar amount she secured and Frey declined.

“I’m happy for the improvements. To quote the amount seems like
bragging,” Frey said. “We got a lot done. Even the windows were
rotted.”

USDA Rural Development is the prime financer of Treasure Manor,
which provides stabilized rent for limited-income senior
citizens of Lincoln County.

The project was in declining shape in 2006 when owners brought
Frey in to manage the property and spearhead a marked
turnaround in the overall quality of life.

“Deborah is a prime example of how our properties should be
run. She is professional, well-organized, and detailed while
providing a level of caring and understanding for her tenants
that is unequaled in our USDA properties in Montana. We are
proud to give her this recognition,” said Matthew Jones,
Montana State Director.

Montana has 143 properties across the state funded by USDA
Rural Development’s Multi-Family Housing program.

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