The combination of Celia Rosser's paintings with Alex George's text, which displays his unrivalled knowledge of banksias, has created an outstanding artistic and scientific record of the entire banksia genus. Published by Monash in association with Nokomis Publications, The Banksias is a high-quality reproduction of the complex colour washes created by Celia Rosser in her paintings. Introducing Dr Rosser to guests at the launch, chancellor Mr Jerry Ellis said he had been delighted to speak about her achievements at the conferring of an honorary doctorate by Monash in April. The 28 original watercolours that make up Volume III of The Banksias are now on show at the Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne. The exhibition runs until 6 August and is open daily from 10.30 am to 5 pm.
Admission is free.
Face to face with Taiwan University Gallery assistant director Sara Kelly shows off one of the artworks sent over from Taiwan. Contemporary Art from Taiwan is an exhibition now on at the Monash University Gallery on Clayton campus. The display comes to Monash after appearing at the Gold Coast City Art Gallery, which arranged for the works to come to Australia in partnership with the Taipei Fine Arts Museum. The exhibition runs until 22 July, and entry is free. The gallery is open Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 am to 5 pm, and Saturdays from 2 pm to 5 pm.