Artists in the 2011 ZOO AiR

Rew Hanks, Defoliation 2011, linocut and hand colouring

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Taronga Artist in Residence ‘ZOO AiR’ Art Auction

Sunday 21 August at 2pm

Byron Kennedy Hall, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

Earlier this year, 20 renowned contemporary Australian artists made Taronga their second home for three months. They have now packed up their sketchbooks and easels and submitted their final artworks.  The paintings, photographs and sculptures have been donated to the Taronga Foundation and will be auctioned by Bonhams Australia on Sunday 21 August, with all proceeds supporting our vital conservation work. Please join us on Sunday.

ZOOAiR 2011 auction catalogue (8.9MB - PDF)

Absentee bid form (300KB - PDF)

Attention animal and art lovers

Our Taronga ZOO AiR art auction is fast approaching. This is a unique opportunity to purchase a zoo inspired work by one of these highly coveted artists. We are delighted to have teamed up with Bonhams who are exhibiting and auctioning the works free of charge. The collection of works on offer is as colourful and diverse as the zoo itself. You are invited to join us at the auction on Sunday 21 August at 2pm at Byron Kennedy Hall, the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park.

Zoo AiR 2011 Sydney Viewing

Donated works will be open to the public for viewing on Friday 19 August and Saturday 20 August from 10am to 5pm at the Byron Kennedy Hall before being auctioned by Bonhams auctioneer James Hendy Sunday 21August at 2.00pm (viewing from 10am). One hundred percent of the proceeds will support Taronga’s conservation programs for endangered animals.

The Taronga Foundation gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the artists for donating their time and talents so readily. We are also indebted to Crofts Studios, The University Gallery in Newcastle and Bonhams Australia – all of which are providing their services free of charge in support of our conservation endeavours.

About the Zoo AiR

The ZOO AiR experience gives artists a unique opportunity to meet and work with other artists in the outdoors, unleashing their creativity in new and challenging ways.

Artists update

Artists from our ZOO AiR residency, past and present, have been keeping busy with exhibitions and art prize entries, which often include zoo inspired works.

ZOO AiR 2011 Participating Artists

Ann Cape
Tom Carment
Isabel Gomez
Rew Hanks
Julie Harris
Michael Herron
Hobart Hughes
Michael Kempson
Alex Kosmas
Song Ling
Steve Lopes
Rod McRae
John Olsen AO OBE
Jenny Sages
Dean Sewell
Wendy Sharpe
Adriane Strampp
The Strutt Sisters
Dave Teer

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Artists in Residence 2010

The 2010 Taronga Foundation Artists in Residence Program followed on from the inaugural Zoo AiR which took place at Taronga Zoo in 2009.