Mim Kocher
Open Studios - Maroondah Hwy
21 & 22 September 2019
Sculpture: modelling medium/mixed media
21 Romeo Road, Healesville
0417 592 947
I live in Healesville, in the Yarra Valley, where I work in my studio which has inspiring views of the ever changing Great Dividing Range. I am a former primary school art teacher, plus Art Consultant, but now I am a full time artist, with my main work being sculptures. I frequently use recycled bases, which I change in some way, plus a modelling medium and various mixed media. My sculptures often tell a story, from ancient myths to events that occur in family life.
Mim's recent sculpture "Cam's Garden Shed" exhibited at the 2018 Melbourne International Flower Show.
Currently I am working on a “ Rooftops of Melbourne “ theme. I am inspired by the fantastic range of activities that happen on these rooftops, from cinemas to beautiful gardens. Some of my rooftop scenes are factual, some imaginary.
I'm also inspired by items in the daily news. Themes for my sculptures have included global warming, refugees, and the plight of homeless people. Often I love depicting aspects of the fascinating foibles of modern life in Australia. Then there are my whimsical characters who give the illusion of flying serenely above it all.
2018 EXHIBITIONS
March Association of Sculptors of Victoria, Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, Carlton
March Tarrawarra Museum of Art Competition, acceptance of an art work to compliment the Hilarie Mais exhibition
Mar-April Community Spirit exhibition at the Memo Art Gallery, Healesville, inaugural Art of Speech Festival
April Invited to read poems written by Edwin Tanner at Tarrawarra Museum of Art as part of sound Artist James Hullick’s installations at the gallery, complimenting the Edwin Tanner Exhibition
May-June Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition
June-July Yarra Valley Arts Member Exhibition, Art at Linden Gate, Yarra Glen
August Association of Sculptors of Victoria Annual Exhibition, Melbourne - 2nd prize & Tina Wentcher Award.
Sept-Nov Yarra Valley Arts Open Studios group exhibition Memo Art Gallery, Healesville
October Yarra Valley Arts Open Studios
2016 EXHIBITIONS
Dec-Jan Group Exhibition Brunswick Street Gallery
January "Narrative" Herring Island, Association of Sculptors of Victoria
June Mountview Primary School Art Exhibition - entrant and Judge of 3D works.
2015 EXHIBITIONS
March Yarra Glen Art Show - Yarra Glen
May-June Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition
May-June helmART, Coombe the Melba Estate, Charity Auction for CFA - Art on Fire Helmets
Aug-Sept 4 Artists 4 Stories, Memo Art Gallery, Healesville
Sept-Oct Annual Awards Exhibition, Association of Sculptors of Victoria, Prize
Sept Mt Evelyn Art Show
Oct-Nov Untitled group exhibition - Memo, Healesville
Dec Tarrawarra Museum of Art, lead workshop on Howard Arkley