19 Probus members made it to Bendigo either by train or car on Thursday 12th June for a quick lunch at the Bridgewater Bakery then a walk in the sunshine to the gallery.
It was an intimate account of this artist’s life – we were all captivated by the life she lived in spite of her disabilities. Those of us who had the opportunity to watch Frida ,the movie on Netflix beforehand, commented on how helpful that was as we delved further into her fascinating love affairs and two marriages with the renowned artist Diego Rivera.
This precious collection of her personal belongings, clothing ,make-up, accessories and medical items had been sealed in a bathroom for 50 years – and Bendigo is the first Australian gallery to offer this exhibition to the public.
Janette James Convenor
6 of us stayed overnight in Bendigo and visited what is the largest Stupa in the Western World. It is some 20 minutes out towards Myers’s Flat set in bushland .
The Stupa is surrounded by a Peace Park with 21 interfaith symbols and is the only one of its kind ,in the world.
This Tibetan structure is amazing and a work in progress as it is based on a 100 year plan – and is being built to last 1000 years. It is the most sacred building in Buddhism and was blessed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 2007.
It is as active organisation that offers a place of peace and harmony for all beings – as we drove back into Melbourne amongst the Friday afternoon traffic we kept reflecting on the contrast in our experience -from absolute peace to chaos !
Janette James
