An Evening With Craig Ruddy

A successful, fun & informative night was had by all at 'An Evening With Craig Ruddy'
on Thursday night 3rd December at Corporate Art Centre Gallery.

Corporate Art Centre Director Leanne Pearce opened the 'Limited Edition Works on Paper' Exhibition
and then announced the opening of a new Art Gallery in 2010 at the Ferry Road Markets in Southport
After the excitement and applause died down she then introduced special guest of honour,
Archibald Prize Winner Craig Ruddy who had flown in from his latest sell out exhibition
in Sydney. Craig spoke about the processes involved in creating a Limited Edition Etching
and how, with the help of publisher Berkeley Editions he produced his 3 inaugural works
'Embers', 'Dawn Embrace' & 'Nocturnal Flower'.
These works were on exhibition on the night as well as the original etching plates
used in the process of creating his work..

"It's been amazing working in this medium, which has a different quality of line to what
I'm used to doing. I was very happy to just go with the process, which is a lot more
complex than I had imagined."

Robyn Berkeley herself also attended on the night to speak about the high investment
value of Limited Edition Works on Paper which are also known in the art world as the
'little gems of any good art collection'.

"An asset that appreciates while it's appreciated. What other investment provides
as much pleasure as collecting art?"

In addition to Craig Ruddy's works, also on exhibition until 24th December are
limited edition works by other renowned and highly collectable Australian Artists:
Margaret Olley, David Boyd, Jason Benjamin,   Gary Shead,   Tim Storrier,
Melissa Egan   and    Belinda Fox.

Corporate Art Centre would like to thank Craig Ruddy for taking time out of his
busy schedule to attend on the night and Robyn Berkeley and Frances Frame
from Berkeley Editions for their continued support and assistance
in putting this event & exhibition together

View Photos of the night