Numurkah - Town of Lakes and Roses
A photographic exhibition by internationally renowned photographer Michael Coyne
Take a look at life in a typical Australian country town, as seen through the eyes of internationally renowned photographer, Michael Coyne.
The Foodbowl Music Festival will feature a collection of photographs taken by Michael during a special assignment to Numurkah in 2007.
Who is Michael Coyne?
Michael is based in Hong Kong and has worked on assignments for magazines such as Newsweek, Life, Time, National Geographic Magazine, New York Times, Sports Illustrated, Smithsonian, German Geo, French Geo, Paris Match, Madame La Figaro, London Observer Magazine, London Independent Magazine, Travel Holiday and Vogue.
He has also published a number of successful books including Second Spring – The Regeneration of the Jesuits; The Oz Factor; A World of Australians; Contemporary Photographer: Australia – Michael Coyne; The Jew called Jesus; Tour of Duty – East Timor; Lonely Planet – People Photography; How to be a Child; and Armageddon.
Michael has worked on a number of the Day In The Life projects as a photographer. He has had a number of solo and combined exhibitions in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and America.
His numerous awards include: American National Press Photographers Association, Overseas Press Club of America, New York Art Directors Award, Book of the Year, Children's Book of the Year, The Religious Book of the Year. In April 2003 Michael was awarded the "Centenary Medal" by the Australian Government for Service to Photography. In 2007 he was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the AIPP for services to Australian photography.
Michael has been contracted to the prestigious New York picture agency, Black Star for twenty years, and has had three documentaries filmed about him and his international images including an award-winning documentary about the spiritual images that he produces. The play, A Letter to My Daughter that was written about his life and work was staged at the Malthouse Theatre in Melbourne and at the International Arts Festival in Hong Kong.
Why Numurkah?
Michael visited Numurkah in 2006 in order to take photographs representing the life of a typical Australian country town. He spent 12 months travelling to and from Numurkah to snap pictures of local farmers, weddings, funerals, family life, sporting clubs and community gatherings, and produced a pictorial book, “Numurkah – Town of Lakes and Roses”, which was launched in mid-2007.
His “Numurkah – Town of Lakes and Roses” exhibition has been displayed in Brisbane, various locations throughout Victoria, and will, next year, feature at the International Arts Festival in Hong Kong.
For further information on Michael Coyne, and to view his collections of photographs, visit www.michaelcoyne.com.au.
Broken Creek Market
Saturday, October 18 from 9am until 1pm
Run by the Numurkah Lions Club, the Broken Creek Market overflows with stalls selling local produce, craft, new and second-hand goods, plants and books. Set on the southern bands of the Broken Creek, in the centre of Numurkah, the market is the perfect place for a stroll, and a chat with friendly stallholders and shoppers. And, of course, the perfect place to snap up a bargain!
The Long Slow Brunch in the Park
Sunday, October 19 from 10am until 12 noon
Take a seat amongst the sweet-smelling roses of Numurkah's Lou Hamon Gardens, pull a napkin across your lap, and marvel at the Broken Creek vista as you indulge in the finest produce the Foodbowl region has to offer, as part of The Long Slow Brunch in the Park.
With catering by Michael on the Murray, you'll be dazzled by a mouth-watering nine-course meal, superb coffee, great company, and fine music.
Tickets cost $35, and must be pre-purchased by October 10 from:
- the Numurkah Visitor Information Centre – cash or cheque only
- Nine Mile House (Wunghnu) – credit card facilities available
- Tranquil Hills orchard (Cobram) – post a cheque or money order to Tranquil Hills, PO Box 96, Cobram, 3644.
For further enquiries, call 5862 3458 or 0429 179 639