The Robinvale Community and Learning Hub is thrilled to host the touring exhibition Three Well Known Australians by Sydney artist Martin Shaw. His captivating painting will be on display from Monday, 17 February, to Wednesday, 12 March.
Swan Hill Regional Libraries Manager, Camille Cullinan shared the intriguing history behind this artwork.
"Three Well Known Australians was painted in 1982 and first exhibited in 1983. It has inspired a guessing game that has captivated audiences across Australia for generations. This piece of art has taken on a life of its own, creating mystery and intrigue that spans decades," said Ms. Cullinan.
Ms. Cullinan explained that this is the second time our region has hosted this exhibition, which has provided social commentary relevant to the era in which people made their guesses.
"A number of years ago, we hosted the exhibition at the Swan Hill Library, which generated a lot of interest. We're thrilled to give the Robinvale community the opportunity to guess the identities of the figures in this mysterious artwork," she added.
The painting features a headless blue figure, a seated red figure, and a green figure holding an umbrella, all set against a bold yellow background.
In addition to the artwork, the exhibition includes yearbooks filled with people's interpretations over the years, as well as letters from politicians, athletes, and other well-known figures who have shared their thoughts on the identities of the Three Well Known Australians."
"We have carefully curated the letters and yearbooks to include the items that will be of most interest," said Ms. Cullinan.
She also emphasized that the Robinvale Community and Learning Hub is looking forward to hosting this exhibition.
"We encourage everyone to visit the Robinvale Community and Learning Hub during the upcoming exhibition and explore the captivating mystery and creativity of Martin Shaw's Three Well Known Australians for themselves.
We look forward to seeing who the visitors to the Robinvale Community and Learning Hub think the figures in the painting are," added Ms. Cullinan."
