Heritage City Circle Tram At Flinders Street by Sylvia Barnes

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ARTIST NOTES: I enjoy iconic scenes around Melbourne and Melurnians going about their every day lives. This work captures the No 35 heritage tram, being boarded close to St Paul's Cathedral, Chapter House Lane and The Forum. Tram 35 runs round a designated route in Melbourne past many of its great icons. The green tram in this work is unusual in that the City Circle Tram is normally in a burgundy livery. The green livery is, however, the more traditional colour of Melbourne's previous tram fleet. The heritage trams contrast with the modern trams, they rattle, shake, do not have air conditioning but are recognised and loved by Melburnians and tourists to Melbourne. The scene is located at the tram stop on the busy corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street. St Paul's Cathedral draws the eye to the road, past Chapter House Lane and up to the Forum. Awarded Very Highly Commended at 2019 Royal Melbourne Show.

DIMENSIONS (Height - 60.00 cm X Width - 50.00 cm )
MEDIUM ON BASE Oil on Canvas
GENRE Streetscape
REGISTERED NRN # 000-38721-0138-01
COPYRIGHT © Sylvia Barnes
PRIZES AND AWARDS No Awards
STATUS
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Artist: Sylvia Barnes


ARTIST BIO

After retiring from the full-time work force I have been able to pursue my love of art and in particular painting.  There is great pleasure in visiting the many and diverse art galleries in Melbourne.

I have completed three years studying, practicing and pursuing my passion in visual arts at the CAE in Melbourne.  Although my major interest is painting I also enjoy printmaking with wood engraving and lino plates.

Recent submissions to several art shows and exhibitions have been well received and have influenced my choice of current and future works.  I enjoy depicting scenes in every day life while out and about and in  my neighbourhood.

I look forward to submitting my art works for the pleasure of fellow art lovers and receiving constructive criticism.

EXHIBITIONS:                     

Baptist Church Art Exhibition – 2015 and 2016

A4 Art - Contemporary Art Society Victoria– 2015 and 2017

Burnley Tunnel Contemporary Art Society 2016

Strathallan Art Exhibition 2015 and 2017

Joint Exhibition, Gallery 34 2016

Whitehorse Art Show 2017

Hobsons Bay Art Show

Camberwell Art Show 2017 and 2018

Hurstbridge Wattle Festival 2018

Banyule Art Salon 2018


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Sylvia Barnes in Whitehorse Art Show