Permanent Collection Corner A new initiative from the Devonport Regional Gallery

Permanent Collection Corner, Devonport Regional Gallery. Wendy Bulmer Large Tree Bowl 1981 Porcelain with inner glaze 1981.011(LEFT) Wendy Bulmer Small Tree Bowl 1981 Porcelain with inner glaze 1981.010 (RIGHT)

Devonport Regional Gallery is proud to launch the ‘Permanent Collection Corner’, where items from our diverse permanent collection will be showcased over the coming year. ‘It is a great opportunity for the community to view pieces rarely seen and to have a better understanding of what the collection holds’ says Dunja Rmandic, Curator of Collections, Devonport Regional Gallery.

The Devonport Regional Gallery’s permanent collection is a rich and diverse repository. Comprising of over 22,000 accessioned items acquired since 1973, it includes textiles, ceramics, glass, sculpture, paintings and works on paper by iconic Australian and Tasmanian artists.

The pinnacle of the collection is the well-known Robinson Collection of photographic negatives, while the gallery also holds the Moon Collection of nineteenth century textiles and decorative arts, and a large number of watercolours and paintings by renowned North-West Coast artist Owen Lade.

Other notable works include that of David Boyd, John Olsen, Clifton Pugh, Lloyd Rees, George Lambert, John Coburn, Edith Holmes, Dorothy Stoner, Bea Maddock, Pat Brassington, Gwyn Hanssen Piggot, Christopher Pyett, Grahame King, Ray Arnold, Les Blakebrough and Philip Wolfhagen.

‘The Permanent Collection Corner will display a work to coincide with each exhibition in the main gallery, showcasing pieces in their own right and promoting the collection during the relocation project. Our aim is to get feedback from the community who support the growth and integrity of our regional gallery’ says Dunja Rmandic, Curator of Collections.

The Permanent Collection Corner is an ongoing initiative managed by the Devonport Regional Gallery. The Gallery encourages feedback and constructive discussion regarding all the programs, exhibitions and events we facilitate, for more information on our community based programs please contact us by phone or call into see us.
Astrid Joyce: Education and Public Programs Officer Devonport Regional Gallery 45-47 Stewart St Devonport 7310