Seasonal art on at Town Hall

A DISPLAY celebrating autumn and featuring local artists has opened at Ballarat Town Hall.

Part of Ballarat’s designation as a UNESCO city of craft and folk art, the display changes seasonally.

Local artist Sylvia Nevistic has handmade silver and brass spoons included as part of the current display.

She said the mini exhibitions are a great way to promote Ballarat as a centre of creativity and that Ballarat’s naming as a UNESCO city of craft and folk art is great for the artistic community.

“I think it’s exciting because it focuses on a regional town and I think it’s a really great thing for Ballarat to be part of,” she said.

“I’m a jeweller and object maker, and I run spoon making classes every few months with one coming up in May which is in autumn.”

Nevistic’s works aim to capture delicate aspects of life and nature.

“Those who participate in the classes will be learning how to solder, how to form and how to finish a handmade spoon and the display is a way of showcasing a traditional craft in a contemporary way,” she said.

“I use traditional techniques but the work I create is relatively contemporary.”

The display is open until Thursday, 20 April at Town Hall.

To find out more about Nevistic’s work or to book into her classes visit sylvianevistic.com.