The Biblio Art Prize

 A Weekend in Port Fairy

I have spent a glorious weekend in Port Fairy, Victoria, strolling the shops and market, walking on the beach and to the Lighthouse, sipping chai at Charlies, visiting friends... and of course, most importantly, viewing the Biblio Art Prize at Blarney Books and Art. 

What a fabulous exhibition of wide ranging styles and approach to each artist's assigned book. The Grand Prize winner is a marvelous diorama work by Dianne Jacono inspired by the novel 'Eye of the Rook' by Josephine Taylor. This work was my favorite in the exhibition so I was very pleased by Dianne's win. You can see the entire exhibition online HERE. Don't forget to vote for your favorite!

Although my entry did not gain a mention, it is a finalist and it is ideally positioned and is one of the first you see as you enter the gallery:

Pen and ink work inspired by 'Friends and Dark Shapes'; author Kavita Bedford
© Linda Weil 2021

The Biblio Art Prize show runs all summer, finishing at the end of February. If you can, I'd encourage you to make a trip to see this wonderful exhibition.

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Of course, there is plenty to do in Port Fairy and environs. Places to visit on the way, like Tower Hill and Logan's Beach Whale nursery (we saw no whales, wrong season).

In Port Fairy itself we took a walk to the Lighthouse where I did a small sketch. Much to see on the walk there - wildlife like Black Wallaby, birds - especially the Short Tailed Shearwater as the island is a nesting sanctuary for these mutton birds - and of course, beautiful ocean views.

Port Fairy Lighthouse - image and sketch by Linda Weil ©

And on the way home, we detoured and took the long way home driving the top end of the Great Ocean Road. Stopping along the way to take in breathtaking views in places like the Bay of Islands. Photos cannot do this place justice.

Part of the stunning views at The Bay of Islands along The Great Ocean Road.
Image by Linda Weil ©

All in all, a fabulous weekend away! I hope I have inspired you to take a bit of a road trip this summer and visit Port Fairy and the Biblio Art Prize at Blarney Books and Art.