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Until 8 Jun

Michael McNamara: Salt, Sand and Sea

  • Free
  • Art

In his first solo exhibition, Michael McNamara explores the World Heritage site of Shark Bay and Monkey Mia in Western Australia, revealing beautiful flow patterns, eroded landscapes, and salt plains that can only be seen from the air.

Michael is attracted to landscapes in all forms, where there might be a geological or historical story to explore and tell, capturing images in an 'old school' style by hanging out of a light plane rather than using drone technology that is so often relied upon.

By employing a fast shutter speed and good image stabilisation, Michael can capture astonishing images of texture and colour that cannot be seen from the ground’s perspective, giving us a new interpretation of the unique landscapes that makes up this region.

Peruse fourteen of McNamara's incredible images over a glass or two of fine wine.

Original works for sale.

Hours

Date Times
Wed 28 May
  • 4pm - 11pm 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thu 29 May
  • 4pm - 11pm 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Fri 30 May
  • 3pm - 11pm 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Sat 31 May
  • 3pm - 11pm 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Sun 1 Jun
  • 3pm - 10pm 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Wed 4 Jun
  • 4pm - 11pm 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thu 5 Jun
  • 4pm - 11pm 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Fri 6 Jun
  • 3pm - 11pm 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Sat 7 Jun
  • 3pm - 11pm 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Sun 8 Jun
  • 3pm - 10pm 3:00pm - 10:00pm

Location

Life's Too Short Bar
Shop 2/412 Victoria Parade
East Melbourne 3002

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This is a free event

Booking not required

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  • email address: info@lifestooshortbar.com.au
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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