Join QVMAG Senior Curator Jon Addison to explore our exhibition, This Vanishing World: Photography of Olegas Truchanas, in a compelling floor talk series about the remarkable life and legacy of Olegas Truchanas through four captivating themes.
Delve into his resilience in overcoming the invasions of his homeland and finding a place in Tasmania, and admire his artistry in capturing the essence of beloved landscapes. Experience his passion for Tasmania’s wild regions, and understand his profound impact on environmental awareness and subsequent generations.
This exhibition showcases his journey and the enduring influence of his work, accompanied by a new publication available at the QVMAG Shop.
Join us for any or all of these insightful talks and discover the beauty of Tasmania through Olegas Truchanas’ lens.
Tuesday 24 September 2024 | 11:00am - 11:30am
Resilience
Learn about the remarkable resilience of Olegas Truchanas, a quality that enabled him to endure and survive the multiple invasions of his homeland, Lithuania, and to establish a new life in Tasmania.
His ability to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity is a testament to his indomitable spirit and unwavering determination. His resilience was further tested by a devastating fire that destroyed much of his life's work, a catastrophic event that profoundly impacted him.
Despite this heartbreaking loss, Olegas Truchanas' passion for photography and nature remained undiminished, shaping his subsequent efforts and ultimately his legacy.
Places are strictly limited - register for this free talk below.
Upcoming talks in this series
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | 11:00am - 11:30am | Artistry
Explore Olega Truchanas' ability as an artist - showcasing his innovative approach to photography and natural talent for capturing the essential feel of the places he loved.
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Tuesday 29 October 2024 | 11:00am - 11:30am | Passion
Journey from the rugged landscapes of northern Tasmania to the rugged southern regions, exploring the special places that Olegas Truchanas returned to time and time again.
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Tuesday 19 November 2024 | 11:00am - 11:30am | Impact
This theme examines the areas where Olegas Truchanas made a significant impact, both during his lifetime and for future generations.
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About the exhibition
This is the story of a man who loved Tasmania’s wild places.
For twenty years, Olegas Truchanas explored Tasmania's remote South West, with great physical and mental endurance. His photographic skill enabled him to share his personal experiences with others.
Born in 1923, Olegas grew up in Lithuania, a country invaded three times by two different nations. In January 1949, he migrated to Australia, and after a month at a displaced persons camp in Victoria, moved to Tasmania.
Motivated by a love of nature and natural beauty, Olegas Truchanas' legacy is told here in with carefully selected images to celebrate his birth just over 100 years ago.
Through the lens of his camera, This Vanishing World shares the journey of Olegas Truchanas and his campaign to expand awareness of Tasmania’s unique and endangered south-west in the 1950-70’s, which helped inspire an ongoing environment protection movement.
This exhibition acknowledges the influence of his work on talented wilderness photographers who continue to represent endangered wild country.
This exhibition is accompanied by a beautiful new publication, available from the QVMAG Shop in-store and online.
This Vanishing World: Photography of Olegas Truchanas
Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road, Launceston
13 July 2024 — 16 February 2025
Free entry | Open daily | 10am to 4pm