In the 1970s they were in their 20s and now in the 2020s they’re in their 70s and beyond.
Unlike some traditional professions where a defined age often marks the end of a career, artists tend to continue creating as long as they’re able.
In photographic portraits by Castlemaine artist Michael Wolfe of 21 visual artists over age 70 from Mount Alexander Shire (and a little beyond), this exhibition projection explores how an artist’s practice is both dynamic and in constant evolution. Just what does creativity, character and commitment count for across a lifetime as an artist?