As part of our Collection 100 centenary celebrations during 2024, we’ve invited four artists represented in the MAG&M collection to each present a masterclass.

Join one or all four in this series of intensive workshops that will provide unique insights from and access to the artists as they share their knowledge, skills and tips about approaches to the landscape, the figure and the still life.

Each artist will talk about their work, demonstrate key techniques and offer discussion and guided instruction on the essential techniques of drawing.

Leading our fourth drawing masterclass of this series is artist Jude Rae, with a session focused on Still Life. The still life display will incorporate a range of objects from the MAG&M Collection and selected items from Jude Rae’s studio.

“The genre of still life offers a cultural frame that supports both the traditions of Realism and Abstraction. Drawing a still life can be helpful as an intermediary in the development and maintenance of a sense of quiet attention. It provides a context in which to develop a twin focus: on the one hand, the simple perception of objects; and on the other how we might use the discipline of drawing to respond to them.” Jude Rae

The session will include discussion of formal considerations and composition, practical approaches to various drawing mediums and techniques, and strategies for approaches to observation and the further development of works.

Please bring all your own materials and refreshments.

Suggested materials:
•    Paper - no larger than A2 (which is twice A3) and spare paper
•    Drawing materials you would normally use: Charcoal, graphite, ink, felt pen, pastel, conte, crayon etc.
•    Pencil sharpening tools, erasers
•    Please bring a backing board for your paper if you have one
•    Optional: Watercolours, brushes, heavier weight paper

Collection 100: Drawing Masterclass Series:

Amanda Penrose Hart - Seascapes   Mon 11 Mar
Kathrin Longhurst - Portraiture         Thu 16 May
Hadyn Wilson - Drawing in Relief     Mon 8 Jul          
Jude Rae - Still Life                            Thu 10 Oct                 

About Jude Rae 

Jude Rae is a Sydney based artist primarily known for her still life paintings, portraits and architectural interiors. The low key, non-narrative imagery she employs allows the attention to dwell on the formal and material aspects of representational painting, encouraging a more reflective and considered approach to the complexities of visual experience.

Jude Rae is a two times winner of the Portia Geach Memorial Award, three times Highly Commended finalist of the Archibald Prize and the recipient of the prestigious Bulgari Art Award presented in partnership with the Art Gallery of NSW.

Collection 100: Commission Spotlight - Jude Rae 
30 Aug – 8 Dec 2024