On 5th February Mary opened a visual art exhibition, Honey & Pepper: Inspiration can come from anywhere. This is where it lives, at the Belconnen Arts Centre
“Canberra is a thriving city with many people from all over the world who now call Australia home,” Mary said. “The six artists whose work that was exhibited were born overseas. Their art illustrates how Canberra is enriched by its diverse and multicultural community, exploring issues of identity, belonging and place,” she added.
Some of the places represented were familiar ones, such as Silvia Velez’s depiction of Lake Ginninderra. Others, less familiar, such as Farideh Zariv’s interpretation of the cultural meaning embedded in the delicate design of Iranian textile tradition.
“The ACT Government’s vision is for a place where people of Canberra can reach their potential, make a contribution and share the benefits of such a community. I believe that this exhibition and events such as the National Multicultural Festival prove this to be true” Mary concluded.
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