The Link Artist Access Studio building was originally
part of the Goulburn Valley Milk company’s head quarters
on the banks of the Murray River on the border causeway between
Albury and Wodonga. The Studio was established by Lyn Plummer in
1985 and was shared by well known artist and colleague from Charles
Sturt University, Tim Moorhead as well as providing studio space
for up to 13 other local and regional artists during this period.
During the 1990’s, the studios arranged
for funding from the British Council for residencies for English
artists. They also initiated a number of important exhibitions.
A vital connection with the community and its cultural involvement
was reaffirmed by Link’s involvement with exhibition and
workshops in Australia’s BiCentennial Exhibition in
1988 and also with the exhibition Initial Link ("Art
as an issue of Place"), Albury Regional Art
Gallery, NSW, 1989, which was curated by Lyn Plummer and involved
some 26 artists who were associated with the studios.
The studios were approached by Tracey Moffatt
to provide the venue for the shooting of the series Something
More, in 1989. A number of Link artists were also
closely involved with the fabrication of this project. They painted
the backdrops, took the photos and were players in the “mini
series”. |