Stefan Maguran - Evolution - a three day only event

Announcing Stefan Maguran solo show - Evolution

A three day only event

Opening:10 July, 6:00 - 9:00PM

Closing:12 July, 5:00 PM

Open Saturday and Sunday:10:00AM - 5:00PM

The Stefan Maguran Rumpus Gallery, 316 Anzac Highway

For the opening night, RSVP - essential

contact: Stefan Maguran

stefan@maguran.com

0403 877 589

http://www.maguran.com/

The end of the line

" Psychological obstacles often impede the unemployed from finding work...

Unemployment has been linked to lower levels of mental health, Two factors specifically documented are depression (Feather and Barber, 1983; Graetz, 1993; Morrell, Taylor, Quine, Kerr & Western, 1994) and self-esteem (Crowther, Marshall, Bond, & Huxley, 2001; Feather, 1975; Hale, Fielder, & Cochran, 1992).

Feather and Barber (1983) discuss depression as a reaction to unemployment. They note that depression as a result of external factors is typically transient and situation-bound. In the context of long episodes or repeated periods of unemployment however, the depression could potentially develop into a more generalised form."

Tara Coppins and Denise Skinner - University of South Australia

Thank God for painting - it's so liberating - who needs a job?Stefan Maguran - 12 June 2009

Jungle Phillips meets Munch

Obstacles

A counselor appointed by my previous employer as part of our separation package has asked me to get my story straight.

Here it is:

After so many years of being involved in restructuring and change management, I want to do something else than destroying people's lives.

Is that clear enough?

Crossroads

I was born a long time ago in Romania. Although my parents have initially agreed to help me in pursuing my love for the arts by enrolling me in the School of music and arts in Baia Mare, later on they have made it clear that living from art was not a realistic option so, I took their advice and got a Master's degree in Electronics and Telecommunications. I had an intesersing career in Romania, where I worked in a Research Institute, writing 35 research papers and working on several very challenging projects. When the Communist regime collapsed in 1989 and the savage capitalism started showing its ugly face in Romania, I took the opportunity to leave to fill the skills shortage in Australia. I lived for the last 17 years in Adelaide, where I've used my skills and talents to design home appliances. I've also used my Project Management skills to help the Great Move to China of the Australian Manufacturing Industry. As a result of my successfyul activities, I 've found myself several times made redundant (which was the aim of the game, I guess). On May the 1st the French company I worked for has allowed me to pursue my life long passion for the arts. I am doing this with my well known enthusiasm and energy. For me, there is no return. This time, I will continue pursuing my dream until the end of my life.I paint daily, I have quite a few blogs related to painting. I have a solo show in July, I have an open studio as part of the SALA festival and I am organising the Outsiders Festival in Adelaide in October (or November) this year. The financial side of things is still to be sorted out, but I am working very hard on it. I have drastically reduced my expenses and I am looking at innovative ways to saving money. I would be grateful if, after reading this, you could help. I have placed donation buttons on my blogs, or, if you prefer, you can buy my art. There are several convenient ways you can do that.

Fire

An afternoon with Ana Herburt - NFS

Stefan the Great - NFS

Reflections

Peter "Jungle" Phillips

Barossa

Homage to Jim Thalassoudis - sold

The Greenhill Galleries in Perth present Jim Thalassoudis until the 13th of May.

This is my humble homage to the master.

Planes falling from the sky

Airbus A330 flight AF447 is missing over the Atlantic Ocean.

My prayers are with the passengers, their families and their friends.