Gallery 40

The successful presentation by Sunny and Margaret Chandra on 12 February, “Memories and Meanings of Indian Weddings”, has officially launched the photography exhibition as a must to visit for its beautiful images as well as its interesting background information. Visitors to the gallery enjoy the colour and the new views of traditional wedding ceremonies.

THE MYSTIQUE OF INDIA  REVEALED IN MARCH IN WOODEND

Some of Margaret Chandra’s photos of the Indian Weddings will  be on display in the Woodend Library for Cultural Diversity Week from 19-25 March to complement the wonderful display of saris and Indian dress. Phone Margaret Chandra  0438 356 025 or visit http://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx?Page_Id=2753#BM10360

Unlike the Western -style weddings we are familiar with, a traditional Indian wedding can be spread over 3 days with various ceremonies (often held privately by the family of the groom or bride) before the final ceremony. This exhibition of photographs taken by Margaret Chandra at various Indian weddings over the past 9 years shows some of these traditions and gives some background about the meaning of the ceremonies. You will find the variety of the costumes and the ceremonies will reveal much more than just the “glitter” so often associated with Indian weddings. And of course there are tears and laughter just like any family wedding. The exhibition will open on Saturday – Monday, 28 – 30 January. Then  Sat – Mon in February, March  and early April till Easter. Hrs are 11-4.

There were great entries this year for the Daffodil  & Arts Festival “Spirit of Kyneton” Prize competition. The three winners were Catherine Woodger (for her photo,”Leo”), Peter Smith (for his photo, “Piper Street Stars“) and Sam White (for his photo, “A Future Direction”). The two judges, Maxine McKee, inspirational professional artist and teacher, and Howard Maylor, Webmaster and photographer for the Kyneton and the Daffodil & Arts websites had made their difficult decisions earlier in the week. Below Catherine is pictured with Gallery40 Manager, Margaret Chandra, receiving her award from the Daffodil Royals.

Catherine with her winning photo of local identity, "Leo" receiving her award.

The final prize for the Most Popular Choice went to Ken Hants.  Ken and his wife, Mayzie,  are shown here with Ken’s prize-winning photograph, “Sidonia’s Sugarloaf Hill”.

Ken and Mayzie Hants with Ken's Most Popular Choice photograph, “Sidonia’s Sugarloaf Hill” .