Vernon Tupper ( 22 February 1943 – 13 September 2024), a longtime resident of the Island, was a dedicated member of the Catherine Mitchell Life Drawing Group. For over forty years, he was a prolific and gifted artist, known for his emotional and delicate portrayals of the human form.  A student of David Wilson at the Macquarie Art School, Bathurst, Vernon explored various mediums, including charcoal, pastels, and watercolours, but truly excelled in ink, creating his signature bold black-and-white images. These weekly drawing sessions at CMAC in Ostend became a vital part of his social life, and he is deeply missed by his artistic community on the Island. In tribute to his legacy, his fellow artists are organising an exhibition featuring a selection of his most representative works. While it’s often said that artists receive recognition posthumously, Vernon will forever remain alive in our memories—not only for his art but also for his gentle spirit, vast knowledge, love of jazz music, and delightful sense of humour.
The show will run from Thursday 31 October till Friday 8 November at [ s p a c e ] gallery in Oneroa. Opening function on Thursday 31 October 5:00pm All welcome.