'To copy is to learn': Art Awards Founder

Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 6, Issue 260, 25 October 1988, Page 6

'To copy is to learn': Art Awards Founder

With regard to your front page article in last week's issue of the Waimarino Bulletin featuring Mr Grimes' entry in the Portraiture section of the Ohakune Art Awards: May I point out that there is no ruling in the Ohakune Art Awards schedule of entry to say that work submitted may not be a copy of another painting. It is up to the exhibiting artist himself to ensure that no copyright is infringed before embarking on the project. I would point out both to you and Mr Sangl that it was not Mr Sangl's painting which was exhibited but an original interpretation of that work executed by another artist and signed with that artist's name. On this interpretation alone would the merit of that work have been judged. The exhibition was judged by Mr Brian Carmody, President of the New Zealand Academy. An extremely experienced person in his field, Mr Carmody has judged many such awards in New Zealand. In conclusion may I say I was pleased to read of Mr Grimes' intention to enter the awards next year, and that he will use his talent to create a work entirely his own.

If on the other hand he feels as have many great artists before him that to copy is to iearn, then to ensure that his subjects are worthy of copy.

B. M.

Barnes

Founder and former Convenor of the Ohakune Art Awards Home not sold I have just hung up the telephone having spoken to a very distressed elderly ex Raetihi resident w h o was showing concern over the so-called sale of my property in Raetihi (to a gang). I did not mind the first two telephone calls from the Real Estate Agent Keith Haitana, and the local Mayor Garrick Workman, as I felt these two men were working in the interests of the local people. Then the other calls started and I got the distinct impression that I was bei n g harassed. When a well known businessman, whom I have held in the highest regard for many years deliberately 'snubbed' a member of my family I felt I must, once and for all, clear up this extremely over reactive situation before complete 'masshysteria' sets into your community. I would like to know who is this very good 'authority' that every-

one is quoting. It appears that this know-it-all has got his/her 'wires' completely crossed and I would prefer to call him/her 'a slanderous gossip.' The home, as most residents will remember, was bought as a run down, dilapidated 'eyesore' and with much thought was. changed into a charming, old, stately home. When I left that home 15 years of my life were left inside it and when I left Raetihi, I left behind 25 years of my life after having weathered one tragedy after another. How dare anyone tell me what I should or should not do and how dare anyone tell me who I should or should not sell my home to. I don't hear any offers for the upkeep of this home or the ever increasing rate and insurance costs. Other than with the help of a very dear friend, my husband and I travel from Wellington just to mow the lawns and tend the gardens - so where do you 'come off telling me what I should do with my home? Where are you all? If you care so much why is this lovely old home deteriorating through lack of attention.

For those people who have nothing better to do than to listen t o 'malieious gossip'. I have not, repeat not, sold my home to any gang or group of people, nor have I been approached by any gang, or group of people regarding the sale of my property. For those of you who had enough faith in my character not to believe these childish rumours I thank you. You are the kind of person one treasures .as a friend.

Heather

Oliver

Simeon Stand or quit Here we have the latest in a series of four letters sparked by 'Disillusioned' - this time in answer to Ian F. Heapey's letter. I for one, love Ohakune for the simple re.ason that almost anything you can do in New Zealand can be done within an hour's drive. Sure, this may not benefit 'Ohakune businessmen' but if all Ohakune businessmen have an attitude like yours, I don't mind that at all! Secondly, my father (Bully Haysj was on the local council for several terms, during which time he had to deal with whingers and moaners (yourself included) on the way

council business was run. Yet (as Bully often pointed out) at election time, when the chance came for them to do something positive, your names were conspicuous by their absence, from the list . of candidates. I hope that you and 'Disillusioned' have the guts to stand for council next time. If not, then quit your petty sniping. Like you said, "This may be our last chance".

Paul

Hays

Clean chillers Can I through your column put one or two people right on regulations concerning a report recently about the relocation of a game chiller in Raetihi. These chillers are governed and inspected by a MAF meat division inspector, without notice to individual agents. It is totally up to the agents and hunters to keep chillers and animals absolutely spotless at all times, either that, or dirty, smelly and noisy chillers will be closed down. I for one have always had A1 grade reports. So can I suggest to persons and councillors concerned, if these chillers are left dirty, smelly and noisy (as was reported) there would be an uproar.

Ratepayers should keep their own backyards clean before criticising anybody else. As to the effects the chiller has on television sets and so forth,

the only trouble I've evef experienced is when the power goes off half-way through 'Days of Our Lives'.

Graeme

Billington

Mair Venison Agent Raetihi