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UPCOMING: 52 Weeks On: A Pilbara Project Exhibition.

Over the past 52 weeks five artists have toured the Pilbara, creating visual stories through photography and film which capture the reality of contemporary life, the rhythms of large-scale industry and the enduring Pilbara landscape.

The result of these field trips is 52 Weeks On: A Pilbara Project Exhibition.

52 Weeks On is a 'dual' exhibition and will open on consecutive nights in FORM Gallery, Perth and the Courthouse Gallery, Port Hedland, and will feature new photography and film by renowned artists Dr. Les Walkling, Tony Hewitt, Christian Fletcher, Michael Fletcher and Peter Eastway. Curated by William L Fox, Director of the Art + Environment at the Nevada Museum of Art, the exhibition considers the collision and interconnection between the land, industry and cultures of the Pilbara.

Throughout 2011, FORM and the Courthouse Gallery will be running select beginner and advanced photography programs in the Pilbara, enabling you to capture your own perspective on the region. To register your interest please contact Kate on kate@form.net.au or (08) 9226 2799. 

52 Weeks On: A Pilbara Project Exhibition opens:

Join us for the unprecedented dual launch of this exhibition in both Perth and Port Hedland. 
See the Pilbara up close through the lens of these leading photographers. 

The exhibition will be officially opened in Perth by The Hon. Troy Buswell MLA Minister for Transport; Housing and Mr. Carl Binning of BHP Billiton Iron Ore at FORM Gallery, 357 Murray Street, Thursday, February 10 from 6.00pm. A short film by Michael Fletcher will screen at 5.30pm. RSVP by February 10, 2011 08 9226 2799 or rsvp@form.net.au 

In Port Hedland, The Hon. Norman Moore MLC, Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Fisheries; Electoral Affairs and Mr. Chris Adams, General Manager, Pilbara Cities Office will officially open the show at the Courthouse Gallery, 16 Edgar Street, Port Hedland Friday, February 11 from 6.00pm. Michael Fletcher's short film will screen at 8.00pm. RSVP by February 10, 2011 08 9173 1064 or mail@courthousegallery.com.au

The Pilbara Project is proudly supported by Principle Partner BHP Billiton.

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Images (Above L-R):

(Detail) Peter Eastway, Hedland 1, Railway tracks, Port Hedland, 2010; (Detail) Christian Fletcher, Wheel Tracks, Karratha, 2010; (Detail) Tony Hewitt, Ore, Port Hedland, 2010; (detail) Les Walkling, Port Hedland, 2010