Metal as Anything: Ron McBurnie
Metal As Anything showcases 30 years of intricate and endearing etchings by Townsville artist Ron McBurnie.
Drawing inspiration from his daily life, McBurnie’s work captures the weird and wonderful moments that illuminate the everyday suburban existence.
Misbehaving dogs, ducks in box kites, cats jumping into paintings, and eccentric cane toad shooters feature in the carnival of quirky characters and landscapes by one of Australia’s leading contemporary printmakers.
22 September - 25 November 2012 | Open daily 10am-5pm
Free exhibition & program of events
Philip Bacon Heritage Gallery | level 4 | State Library of Queensland
Program of events
White gloves tours (Free, bookings required)
- 6 Oct - Etchings
- 3 Nov - Tails from the Artists’ Books Collection
Workshops with Ron McBurnie
- 20 Oct - Drawing and watercolour ($70)
- 17 Nov - Beginners etching ($110)
- 18 Nov - Printmaking without acids ($110)
Talks with Ron McBurnie (Free, bookings required)
- 21 Oct - Artist talk
- 21 Oct - A process and evolution of etchings and prints
Learning notes
Educators, parents, carers and students can download the Metal As Anything education brochure and activity sheets.
Education brochure
More information
Metal As Anything: Ron McBurnie is a travelling exhibition developed by Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and toured by Museum and Gallery Services Queensland. This touring project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments.
