Author: humansingeelong

Jake Langenegger volunteered as photographer at the Humans in Geelong Expo on Sunday. There’s a lovely story behind it. He’d been a student at Fyans Park Primary School where our chief volunteer photographer Phil Hines use to be Principal.
One day while Phil was inside the fence, taking photos of the Geelong Cats game at Kardinia Park. Jake leaned towards the fence and called out. ‘G’day Mr Hines. That’s where I want to be one day.’
When our star photographer wasn’t available to take shots at the Expo, he thought of Jake. We love giving opportunities to up and coming stars! Thanks for the stunning photos Jake, we are happy to give you a reference anytime and hopefully be a pathway to work.
Thanks to all our volunteer photographers at the Expo. We couldn’t have done it without you. Here are the links to their beautiful photos. Please share and credit the photographer.

Photos by volunteer photographer Jake Langenegger https://drive.google.com/open?id=12w7_PQBfX8ti9gzTJkUMLlNPSkOZjJtM

Photos by our talented team member Vic Downey. https://photos.app.goo.gl/mr5UYwp5omN71mF1A

Photos by volunteer photographer Jade Craven of Geelong Street Photography who has volunteered at all three Expos. https://www.flickr.com/…/1559008…/sets/72157711223951212

Thanks for generously sharing your photos Michael Chambers of the Surf Coast Times. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1A7bUyGacYIyyAFkL45rGlI7bZbX2o1bx

Photo of Widya Luvtari Indonesian Dancer taken by Jake Langenegger.

Geelong artist Shamana Seery radiates a positive force, as do her paintings, which she will display at the Humans in Geelong Expo on tomorrow, Sunday October 6, 10-3pm at Deakin Waterfront. She will be one of 50 exhibitors: artists, authors, creatives, sustainability groups, action groups and community groups. Come and celebrate all things great Geelong!

Shamana has been painting for 17 years and has trained as an art therapist, intentional creativity coach for women and a primary teacher. Despite her years of creative experience academically and practically, Shamana is studying Visual Arts at Gordon TAFE this year, motivated to add jewellery making, print making and sculpture to her skill set.

Continue reading “Homage to Colour, Shamana Seery.” →

Caricature artist David Seery will be flat out with his black texta  as he captures the likenesses of people attending the Humans in Geelong Expo on this Sunday October 6, Deakin Waterfront.

David likes to start his caricatures with the eyes, which he says captures the essence of a person. “Its always a thrill to see their reaction once I have finished drawing them. It’s their happy reaction that makes the drawing process so fun,” he adds.

David is a self-taught artist, and has been drawing caricatures for 30 years. As a young man in NZ he worked on a Warner Brothers traditional flip animation, however says that he was influenced by one of Australia’s best-known caricature artists William Green. He was known as WEG to Melbourne Herald readers and was most famous for his annual AFL Grand Final posters.

Continue reading “Caricature Artist, David Seery.” →

Our bubbly, generous team member Rini Lutfie has kindly donated two of her Ballerina & me dolls as prizes for the Humans in Geelong Expo 2019. She has also donated her cheeky, fun Surfbuddies for all of our 200 thank you bags. Here is Rini’s story.

“In 2012, my young daughter Louise, would constantly plead with me “Please dance with me mummy.’ Louise loved dancing and was learning ballet. It broke my heart. I was a single mum, I’d be exhausted and flat out preparing a healthy home-cooked meal after having fit in two sports runs for Louise’s older brothers.

“It was her brothers Edwin and Dylan who came up with the solution. ‘Why don’t you make a ballerina doll for Louise to dance with?’ I loved the idea and responded by creating one. Then another, and another. Each an improvement on the first. Louise was thrilled to have, not just a dancing partner, but also a play companion of her own.

Rini was compelled to share the love, bring more joy to, and to inspire and spark the imagination of children of all ages.

Continue reading “Team Member, Rini Lutfie.” →

Humans in Geelong team member Jesse Malthouse, 22, is running the New York Marathon to raise money for Team for Kids. Jesse tells us, “If you have seen any of my recent posts I’ve got a massive event coming up that is out of this country… USA to be exact! Haha

“I am running the NEW YORK MARATHON!!! 🤙🏼 – Crazy hey! 😆 I’ve only every run a half marathon before and that was last New Year’s Eve at the You Yangs. I’ve got a background in fitness being a footballer but it will be nothing compared to running 42.2km in hopefully around 4 hours, in another country!

“But that’s not the craziest part! I will be Running to get Kids off the streets & into running programs to live happy healthier lives. 🤗

Continue reading “New York Marathon for Team for Kids, Jesse.” →

“Back in 1997, a small group gathered at Barwon Grange for a walk and talk outing.  Then in November 2000, a meeting was held in Geelong West Town Hall to form a Life Activities Club in Geelong.”  Lynette Kent and Les Hannah tell us how Life Activities Geelong Inc. grew to become a popular Geelong based recreational activity provider.

“Our 1^st Club Rooms were in King Lloyd Reserve, not long after we moved to the Highton Scout Hall until 2007.  With our membership numbers increasing to over 200, we decided to move to a bigger venue, the Belmont Pavilion.”

Continue reading “Life Activities Geelong.” →

FREE school holiday fun for kids! PLEASE SHARE! Next Sun 6 Oct 10-3pm Deakin Waterfront. Humans in Geelong Expo 2019. I can’t wait to make one of these cute, wooden bird boxes with the St Leonards Men’s shed. There’ll be crafts for kids provided by Nicole Urbanski of Urban Upcycle. Shazzas Face-painting, henna by Ani Qayyumi, apples donated by Harveys of Highton, the Geelong Crusaders Re-enactment Society, Dazzling Dan the Magic Man will be roving, non-stop music and dancing and Dame Edna Average will be handing out prizes. Two lucky kids will win a @bellarina&me doll thanks to the generous donation by team member Rini Lutfie.

Full program: https://humansingeelong.com/humans-in-geelong-expo-2019/

Mums and dads, there’s lots of fun for you too. 50 inspiring exhibitors, 12 thought-provoking speakers. Eg Chloe Hayden, aka Princess Aspien, is talking about “Autism, creating a fairy-tale within your circumstances, and helping others find their happily ever after.” 2pm Room D2.212. Live music in the courtyard all day.

Sponsored by Villawood Properties, Deakin University, City of Greater Geelong, MFE and Snap Geelong Brought to you by: #humansingeelong volunteer team.

And it’s ALL FREE! Join the party!