1. GORDON MITCHELLis an artist, designer andsculptor. He has a successfulbackground in the visualarts - graphic design, arteducation and art practice. His multidisciplinarypractice is currentlyfocussed on the design andcreation of site specific

sculpture. He has exhibited at Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe and Bondi.Gordon has been commissioned by private collectors as well as corporateand public authorities. Gordon’s most recent commission was the entrystatement to the Bibbulmun Track Northern Terminus in Kalamunda.Email: specarts@iinet.net.au. Mobile: 0423 170 426

2. MIKAELA CASTLEDINE is a published writer and an artist, havingexhibited professionally for over twenty five years. She has participatedin many solo and group shows and won many prizes. Mikaela lives inKalamunda in a purpose built “Arthouse” with a tree top studio and anexpectation of creativity from all who enter the front door. She works inthe mediums of paper collage and crochet sculpture. Mikaela was therecipient of the prestigious WA Sculpture by the Sea scholarship in 2013and the Sculpture Inside award in 2016. She was a finalist in the 2016Bankwest Sculpture Prize and is exhibting in this year’s Sculpture by theSea Cottesloe. Mikaela is also represented by Linton and Kay Galleries inPerth. For more examples of Mikaela’s work and contact details visit:www.castledine.com.au

2. STEPHEN CASTLEDINE is an artistand graphic designer. His passionfor drawing started at an earlyage and has continuedthroughout his professionallife. He also enjoys thefreedom of watercolour in his paintings whichcontrasts strongly with the technical precisionrequired in graphic design.Stephen held his first soloexhibition in 1987 and hasparticipated in many exhibitionssince. His work is represented in privatecollections in Australia and overseas and haswon numerous awards. For more examples of his work and contact details visit: www.castledine.com.au

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Enjoy a hills view of a different kind byvisiting the studios of well-known artistswho live and work in the City of Kalamunda.

Artists will be in their studios to discuss their work, much of which will be available for purchase.

1. Gordon Mitchell - Special entrance to the Studio: park at end of Hill Street and walk down the fire break to discover the studio (well signed).

2. Mikaela & Steve Castledine - 54 Kalamunda Rd3. Zig Zag Cultural Centre - 50 Railway Rd4. Anita Phillips - 40 Recreation Rd5. Susan Carameli - 20 Peet Rd6. George & Helen Hayward - 96 Cotherstone Rd7. Chris Oxberry - 7 Windy Ridge Lane8. Sandie Schroder - 23 Schmitt Rd9. Sandra Hall - 18 Sampson Rd10. Moira Court - 18 Nangkita Rd11. Karin Hotchkin - 131 Stanhope Rd12. Paul Moro - 85 Gladstone Rd13. Andrea & Emma Vinkovic - 64 Ford Rd14. Gail Doust Keirle - 42 Albert Rd

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4. ANITA PHILLIPS is a hills artist who working in oils, paintsatmospheric and moody landscapes, cloudscapes and the occasionalstill life. Having grown up in the Wheatbelt of WA, she often depictsthemes associated with her family farm and the open expanses of theagricultural landscape. This fascination with skies is a recurring themein much of her work. Anita’s paintings speak to a sense of nostalgiaand moments in time – more an impression than a specific depictionof landscape. Her studio opens on to the verandah of herweatherboard home, a 110-year-old example of an original Kalamundacottage. Surrounded by gardens, her studio is easily accessed fromRecreation Road. Parking available on the street verge. The studio doesnot have wheel chair access. https://www.anitaphillips.com.au/

6. HAYWARD STUDIO -George Hayward studied Artand Design first at Cambridgeand later at Chelmsford in theUK. He pursued his ambitionto be a full time painter andalso worked in ceramics on theIsle of Wight before emigratingto Australia. Now fortunate tohave his own purpose builtrammed earth studio inKalamunda he is able to combine his own painting time with that of running“just paint” art classes. His preference is acrylic although he also works in oilsand pastel. With an impatient and spontaneous style, acrylics allow him thefreedom he requires. Nature and landscape have always been a majorinfluence in his work. However, he paints whatever stirs his emotions,especially those that rise from deep within. Helen Hayward loves to paint,loves the process of painting and keenly continues to explore techniqueswhich enable her to express feelings and emotions which arise from anintense connection with nature and the landscape.

5.SUSAN CARAMELI is an artist, author and children's bookillustrator. She studied at EdithCowan University (B.A. in VisualArts). She works in variousmediums and has exhibited herworks in many galleries inPerth. Susan has won awards inillustration and writing andpublished her first children'sbook. Email: scarameli@gmail0427 758 193

7. CHRIS OXBERRYwas born inLondon, UK and emigrated toAustralia shortly after marrying. Shehas been a teacher all her adult life,specialising in English as a SecondLanguage to adult migrants andteaching primary school children,including as an art specialist. Chris hasalways been interested in art and hasstudied at various institutions and atprivately -run studios, focussing on awide range of disciplines includingceramics, drawing and painting usingmainly acrylics, oils and pastels.Subject matter is varied and has been

largely inspired by her travels both in Australia and overseas. Chris worksfrom her studio in Windy Ridge Lane, Kalamunda and can be contacted byphone on (08) 9293 4275 or by email at bloxberry@yahoo.com. Moreexamples of Chris's work can be seen at www.windyridgestudio.blogspot.com

12. PAUL MORO studiedIndustrial Design at WAIT(now known as CurtinUniversity) in the early 80’s.He went on to become alecturer in Industrial Designat Curtin University, whilealso running his ownbusiness in Design. By the early 90’s whenmaking Robotic equipmentfor Industrial use he was

inspired to return to his artistic roots and began creating metal sculptures.This has now become his full time passion. Paul has had artworks on displayat many galleries in WA and most recently received a commission by theKalamunda Historical Society to produce a piece of work that depicted thehistory of Kalamunda including the Zig Zag railway. This has now beeninstalled on the side of one of their buildings in the History Village. His studiois in Walliston surrounded by both native and manufactured wildlife andfauna! It is easily accessed via the Zig Zag railway reserve walk track, by car oron foot. Phone: 0408 953 496.

13. ANDREA VINKOVIC is a ceramic artist inspired by fragility, organicbeauty and delicate balance of natural environment, and intrigued byparallels with cultural environment. Her work is inspired by microscopicimages of pollens, planktons, molecules and natural structures. Vinkoviccompleted an Advanced Diploma of Art and Craft in ceramics at CentralInstitute of Technology in 2002. She has exhibited her work in Perth andacross Australia since 2001, including participation in invitational exhibitionand workshops in Gangjin, S. Korea, national ceramic conferences inBendigo, Brisbane & Sydney, UWA and Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe andBondi. Her ceramic work ranges from very delicate and intimate works, tolarge outdoor sculptures. http://andrea-ceramics.blogspot.com.au/

13. EMMA VINKOVIC ERVCeramics is the label of Emma Vinkovic, a youngemerging designer and maker, living and working in the Perth hills. Emmaworks in ceramics with porcelainious stoneware clay, making slip castmarbled vessels. Her work is inspired by the colours and textures of rockand stone; the marbling of her work references the natural phenomena ofWestern Australia – geographic landscapes and weather formations. Whilethe form stays the same, the visual texture of each piece is unique, a mix ofintention and chance. For more examples of Emma’s work and contactdetails visit: www.ervceramics.com

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Susan Carameli

Mikaela & Steve Castledine

Moira Court

Sandra Hall

George & Helen Hayward

Karin Hotchkin

Gail Doust Keirle

Gordon Mitchell

Paul Moro

Christine Oxberry

Anita Phillips

Sandie Schroder

Andrea & Emma Vinkovic

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8. SANDIE SCHRODER has been living in the Perth hills for the past 13years. Living amongst the bush environment has directly impacted her artwork. The threat of fire is shown through her works by the techniques sheuses to create her pieces. Sandie burns the archival paper to produce herimages. She has had many close calls when creating these pieces, withthem literally going up in smoke as the burning got out of control,reinforcing the ever present threat of fire, living amongst our volatilebushland. During the Autumn Open Studios Sandie has a solo exhibition atLinton & Kay Galleries Mandoon Estate and most works will be on displaythere. However please drop in to see demonstrations on how she createsher artwork. www.facebook.com/SandieSchroderArtisthttp://www.lintonandkay.com.au/artists/sandie-shroder/

9. SANDRA HALLMy current focusis on Natural Landscape andAnimals. Sometimes I like to lookclosely to show the complexityand beauty there. I include what I see in my garden as well as thehills, and West Australian Northernplaces. I am experimenting withlino and include etching (on lino).Design is paramount and colour.Lately I have been looking at theland as present and also ancientand so include animals from thefossil record of the area. I amcurrently following a few lines ofthought and will have "Works inProgress" at Open Studios.

11. KARIN HOTCHKIN I am a mixed media artist and art educator living in theHills of Kalamunda. I draw inspiration from my local environment and nature. I developed an appreciation for Naïve Art after many years of teaching andbeing exposed to all aspects of art styles. During this time I explored andexperimented with this unaffected, whimsical and charming style of art,developing my own approach that also leans towards Abstract Expressionism.My subject matter explores houses, birds, animals, nature, flowers and thelandscape with a refreshing and conscious decision not to formalise it, butrather to stylise it and engage my inner child. My works have a strong focus oncolour, shape, texture , patterns and composition, delivering it in its simplestform. Many mediums are incorporated into my work including ink, watercolour,acrylic, oils, pastel, pencil, paper and other materials. Art is often executed oncanvas, however I also use paper, board, fabric and recycled materials.

Brochure design: www.castledine.com.au

10. MOIRA COURTI am a printmaker andchildren's book illustratorinspired by nature,conservation, folklore andfolkart. I predominantly workwith woodcuts, lino andsilkscreen printing using handmade paper stencils. I enjoythe process of cutting andcarving enormously, as well asthe element of surprise whenI print as I never really knowwhat I am going to get. I embrace rustic imperfection

and happy accidents! My work is in private, school and public collectionsincluding the Peter Williams Collection in the State Library of WA, PrincessMargaret Hospital, St John of God Hospital and the City of Greater Geraldton.

ZIG ZAG CULTURAL CENTREis a dedicated visitor centre andgallery space which provides afocal point for artists. The Centreis designed as a multi-purposefacility and has been developedto encourage greater communityinvolvement and growth ofvisitation to the City of Kalamunda.Combining a Visitor Centre,

Art Gallery and Mason & Bird Café it is designed to enhance the appeal ofthe Perth Hills as a tourism destination.

14. GAIL DOUST KEIRLE grew up on her family farm near Manjimup, deepin the Jarrah and Marri Forests of South Western Australia, before spendingher early adult life in suburban Perth. In 2005 she moved to Lesmurdie inthe hills east of Perth, and again connected to the forests which now inspireher to explore their beauty in watercolours. Starting in 2008, she wasprivileged to have watercolour lessons with Virginia Ward who shared herpassion for the subtle colours and movement of the Swan River waters andforeshores. In 2009 Gail began to attend workshops and then private tuitionwith Lori Neuzerling. Gail’s insights and influences come during hours ofwandering, observing and collecting. Much time is spent meditating, sittingin, and being in awe of, our wonderful forests, deserts and waterways. She also spends a great deal of time in her trusty camper van adventuringaround our wonderful country. Favourite inspirations now come fromhonky nuts, bark, leaves, birds’ nests, lichens and mushrooms and fungi.One of Gail’s greatest pleasures comes from sharing the beauty and depthsof her paintings and this has led to several commissions, a Lion’s Art Awardand many visitors to her Lesmurdie garden and studio. Contact: gailkeirle@hotmail.com.au • 0422 410 826

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