Nature of event: Photographic Exhibition: Tarrawarra Abbey: A Contemplative Vision
Where: The Memo, Healesville Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11am – 4pm.
When:Thursday 2nd April – Tuesday 5th May
Cost: Free
Further information: Yarra Ranges
Experience this rare glimpse into life at Tarrawarra Abbey by photographer David Roberts, who lived at the Abbey for three weeks creating this body of work. David’s work explores the unique existence of the contemporary Cistercian monastic order dating back to 1098.
This reflective set of images is an intimate portrait by an outstanding photographer. David Roberts is a local, fine-art photographer. He works primarily with film and traditional view cameras.
David’s work is collected by the National Portrait Gallery, the National Library of Australia and the State Library of Victoria. His portraits include the Dalai Lama, Geoffrey Rush and John Cleese.
Tarrawarra Abbey is currently enjoying its 60th anniversary in the Yarra Valley.