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Terrace Projection: Michael Wolfe 20/70

4 March—26 May 2024

Michael Wolfe, Jo Lane (detail), 2024. Courtesy of the artist.

Michael Wolfe, John Wolseley (detail), 2024. Courtesy of the artist.

Michael Wolfe, Prue Venables (detail), 2024. Courtesy of the artist.

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Terrace Projection: Michael Wolfe 20/70

In the 1970s they were in their 20s, and now in the 2020s they’re in their 70s and beyond. Unlike some traditional professions, where a defined age often marks the end of a career, artists tend to continue creating as long as they’re able.

In photographic portraits by Castlemaine artist Michael Wolfe, featuring 21 visual artists over age 70 from Mount Alexander Shire, this exhibition projection 20/70 explores how an artist’s practice is both dynamic and in constant evolution. Just what does creativity, character and commitment count for across a lifetime as an artist?


“My experience of artistic practice and aging is one of becoming more creatively free, that I’m experimenting and exploring themes and approaches with confidence, vitality and energy. Unburdened, to an extent, by fear of failure or maintaining and building a career and reputation.” – Michael Wolfe


Michael Wolfe
Michael Wolfe has had over 30 solo exhibitions and numerous group shows, such as being included in the 2019 Castlemaine State Festival with the exhibition ‘Shimmer’, the 2020 contemporary landscape survey show (Con)textural Landscapes at Bendigo Art Gallery, 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale open program, and collaborated with renowned Australian author Alex Miller in the international collab project and exhibition 'Now&Them' in Shanghai China.

Michael has exhibited widely in Australia and internationally and his work is included in public, corporate and private collections. These include Bendigo Art Gallery; La Trobe University; Capital Theatre, Bendigo; Old Fire Station Arts Centre, Bendigo; La Trobe Building Society.


Michael Wolfe 20/70 Catalogue
An exhibition catalogue is available which features all 21 photographic portraits alongside artist biographies. Click here to view the catalogue online.


Terrace Projections
Through the Australian Government's RISE Fund, Castlemaine Art Museum presents Terrace Projections, a program of exhibitions, installations and events for the community. Using the medium of light, CAM is bringing contemporary images and ideas to the streets of Castlemaine in a new series of commissions with local and national artists.
Screening every evening from sunset.


Public Programs
Free public programs, such as an artist talk, will be presented throughout this exhibition. All details will be shared on our website. Click here to subscribe to our mailing list to receive special updates and invitations.

Supporters

Exhibition Supporters
Cantwell Property Castlemaine
The Mill Castlemaine
Arts Open – Meet The Makers

Terrace Projection Major Partner
Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – an Australian Government Initiative

Related Events

Exhibition Opening of Wildflowers and Terrace Projection: Michael Wolfe 20/70

Friday 8 March, 6:30pm — Friday 8 March, 8:00pm

Celebrate the launch of the latest Terrace Projection: Michael Wolfe 20/70 and the exhibition opening of Wildflowers – The First Ladies of Castlemaine Art Museum on Friday 8 March, 6:30pm.

Thank you to major sponsors, local winemaking co-operative Boomtown Wine, and local bar and brewery Love Shack Brewing Company for sponsoring wine and beer, alongside support from StrangeLove with non-alc beverages.

Free event. Please RSVP here.


Wildflowers – The First Ladies of Castlemaine Art Museum

Opening on International Women’s Day, Wildflowers pays homage to the group of women whose vision and entrepreneurial spirit was pivotal to the establishment of Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum (now known as CAM). The origin story of this museum is one of defiance and solidarity, of educated young women using their privilege for the advancement of their community and forging life-long friendships in the process.

This origin story inspired a series of community workshops run in conjunction with the National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival 2023. Participants were invited to contribute a fabric motif symbolising the stories of these seven women. These were then sewn together into a single artefact, or storycloth. Devised and curated by Sarah Frazer, this storycloth forms the exhibition’s centrepiece and represents the combined effort of 24 artists, mostly from Castlemaine. It speaks to the materiality of the era and the sewing skills that each of CAM’s First Ladies possessed.


Terrace Projection: Michael Wolfe 20/70

In the 1970s they were in their 20s, and now in the 2020s they’re in their 70s and beyond. Unlike some traditional professions, where a defined age often marks the end of a career, artists tend to continue creating as long as they’re able.

In photographic portraits by Castlemaine artist Michael Wolfe, featuring 21 visual artists over age 70 from Mount Alexander Shire, this exhibition projection 20/70 explores how an artist’s practice is both dynamic and in constant evolution. Just what does creativity, character and commitment count for across a lifetime as an artist?

Where: Castlemaine Art Museum
Date: Friday 8 March
Time: 6:30pm – 8pm
Cost: Free

Please RSVP here

Event Supporters
Boomtown Wine
Love Shack Brewing Company
StrangeLove



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