The construction of the Altona Pier has inspired artists to come together to “honour” the past, present and future of the pier, with a series of free art workshops.
The ‘Altona Pier Revue’ workshops will run on Sunday, September 10, and October 15 at the Louis Joel Community Centre with the help of five local artists including Ceardai Demelza.
Ceardai said the process began when she visited the gallery and began discussing the significance of the pier renovation with manager Karen.
“This is a big thing for the community , so we decided to celebrate, commemorate and reflect on those memories of the old pier,” she said.
“We also need to move through the process of the pier being dismantled and embrace the new construction phase , to celebrate the process the community needs to go through as a whole.”
Ceardai said she believes it is important to document this process in an artistic way.
“Once we have had summer with the new pier, we are going to host our final workshop in February,” she said.
Following the completion of the workshops, Ceardai said she will run an exhibition she will curate for the community to enjoy.
No prior art experience is required for the sessions, photos will be provided as reference material for all participants.
“We will set up four tables with different mediums on each, it is going to be more about socialising and enjoying the day than being artistic.”
Karen said all members of the community are getting involved in the process, which is her favourite part.
“We are reaching out to Altona traders and community members , there are so many angles and layers to it, which I think is so important when making memories in the community.”
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Jennifer Pittorino
