Short and sweet for art and entertainment news around the capital this week. Canberra Grammar School unveils their new community sculpture and local artist commits to donating half of the profits from her mid year art sale to those escaping conflict zones in Ukraine.

Canberra Grammar School unveils Galambany

Canberra Grammar School has unveiled Galambany, an art installation designed and created by Terrance Plowright, which has been donated by a donor family.

Inspired by the Ngunnawal word of the same name, Galambany translates to ‘We, including you’. A tribute to our Indigenous community, the artwork symbolises unity and inclusion.

The sculpture is encompassed by a labyrinth, symbolising a place of calm and quiet – a place for people to stop and contemplate, while reflecting on the values of peace, reconciliation and belonging.

Art sale to help Ukrainian refugees

Canberra artist Lelde Vitols is opening her studio and home to locals this weekend, 23-24 July, where half of the proceeds from the sale of her prints, photographs, drawings and paintings will be donated to UNHCR Australia Ukraine Appeal.

Vitols’ parents escaped their home country Latvia at the end of WWII when the Soviets returned to occupy the Baltic states; now she wants to help others fleeing conflict zones. Heavily inspired by the natural environment and technological opportunities, Vitols is drawn to abstract expressionism as she values its ability to carry emotional content which can be interpreted in ways that are unique to each viewer.

More information: leldevitols.com.au

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