EXHIBITION - Captured: Handel’s Messiah translated into visual language

A launch for a special exhibition of artworks created by local artist Sheila Whittam Join us at the library this festive season for a retrospective art exhibition celebrating a unique, hidden-gem collection produced twenty-four years ago by Adelaide Hills artist Sheila Whittam. The works are a rare window into the intersections of sensory experience, memory and time, anchored by a remarkable archival milestone of this artist. The foundational sketches were made live during a full orchestra practice session of Handel’s Messiah under the baton of Barry Wilkins at Mt Barker June 2002. Several finished pieces uniquely combine the raw drawing media with vibrant gouache paint to translate symphonic energy into visual form. Please join us for an elegant evening where the worlds of classical music and visual art converge. As a special feature at the launch, the Zanda Strings Trio will be playing music from Messiah, as well as a variety of other tunes during the evening. Tea, coffee, supper included. The exhibition will be on display from Monday 14 December until Friday 15 January 2027 during library opening hours.