Bowral Empire Theatre & Mama Dojo/Loudhailer Present:
LOOBY
With a rare upcoming exhibition to be held at Robertson’s Spud Lane Studios at the SHAC, this documentary film on the life and art of Keith Looby will be followed by a Q&A with Keith Looby himself and political activist, social historian and cultural commentator, Humphrey McQueen.
Archibald Prize winner Keith Looby won major prizes at home and abroad. Today his name and works are hidden from view. Perhaps a habit of drawing colonialism, painting non-conformists and speaking up made him persona non grata? With sumptuous cinematography, candid interviews and a striking original score, LOOBY uncovers the life and work of an artist we need to remember.
OFFICIAL SELECTION 2019 – MELBOURNE DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
“Looby.”
— Andrew Peirce, The Curb
“It’s a fascinating film, especially in an era of increasingly straitened and conservative artistic standards.”
— Travis Johnson, Cinema Australia
Wednesday 24 August at 6.30pm
Tickets: $20pp which includes light refreshments. Proceeds will be donated to the Southern Highlands Artisans Collective (SHAC).
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The film runs for 76 minutes and will be followed by the Q&A with Keith Looby and Humphrey McQueen.
