THE Broadford and District Historical Society is excited to announce that renowned artist and former resident Bruno Leti is coming to town next month.
Bruno Leti was born in 1941 and he grew up in the areas of Rome, Italy, until his mother, and siblings fled war torn Europe in 1952 to join his father, who had immigrated to Australia two years earlier.
They settled in Broadford, and Bruno was educated at Seymour High School before entering the art world to become an award-winning painter, printmaker, photographer and later a publisher, of art books featuring tactile sensory appeal.
Mr Leti has held many exhibitions, and his works feature semi-abstract etchings, woodcuts, monoprints, collagraphs and aquatints; a technique that produces tonal effects by using acid to eat into the printing plate to create sunken areas which hold the ink.
Now residing in Melbourne, Mr Leti is heading home to chat about old times with two sketches on display and some artwork books. A light lunch with refreshments will follow at Gavan Hall, 78 High Street, Broadford on Wednesday, May 28 from 11am, and the cost is $15 per person.
Patrons may pay at the door or with an EFT, using BSB: 633000 and ACCOUNT: 119266245 – remember to include your name.
For catering purposes RSVP and advise of any allergies by Wednesday, May 21 by phoning Marg Inness on 0490 789 074 and leaving a message.
