The Museum of Perth chronicles the social, cultural, political and architectural history of Perth.
State Living Treasures
Acknowledgements
The Government of Western Australia 1999
ISBN: 0-7307-4463-9
The Ministry for Culture & the Arts thanks all who contributed to this project. It is especially honoured to have worked with the State Living Treasures and thanks them for their generous support and enthusiasm. Written and researched by Danielle Miller, Ministry for Culture & the Arts. Edited by Andrew Taylor, Professor of English at Edith Cowan University. State Living Treasures photographed by Robert Garvey. Graphic design by Paul Butcher, JLS Marketing & Communication Project managed by Áine Whelan, Ministry for Culture & the Arts.
This work is copyright. Apart from use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission from the Government of Western Australia through the Ministry for Culture & the Arts.
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The Photography
When Robert Garvey was commissioned to photograph the State Living Treasures, he knew the assignment would be an enriching experience. He sought to capture the essence of these eleven artists by photographing them in their creative environments where possible. The rapport that Robert devel- oped with the artists is evident in the resulting images.
He found working with such energetic and dedicated people highly motivating and felt doubly rewarded when his Living Treasures portfolio earned him the 1999 WA Canon Professional Portrait Photographer of the Year Award.
The Awards Pin
A beautiful pin made from our State's gold and diamonds was specifically commissioned for the occasion of the Awards. The pin represents the natural resources and features of Western Australia and reflects the high artistic endeavour and cultural activity achieved by the Award winners.
The pin was designed and created by Felicity Peters, using 18ct gold from Sons of Gwalia and Champagne diamonds from Argyle Diamonds. Felicity Peters is a Western Australian jewellery designer who has exhibited nationally and overseas. She has many exhibitions, awards and commissions to her credit. Her work is held in several collections including the Art Gallery of Western Australia, Alice Springs Craft Collection and the City of Perth Art Collection. Felicity also designed the presentation wooden box to compliment the pin. Peter Lowe, a distinguished craftsman, crafted the beautiful box from she-oak.
Sincere thanks to Sons of Gwalia and Argyle Diamonds for their sponsorship of the gold and diamonds for the pins.
