Exhibition – Jeff’s Hooks Cycling Series
27 June, 2011Showing 29th June – 19nd July 2011
Little Mule Co – 19 Somerset Pl Melbourne (off Little Bourke, just over Elizabeth St)
Little Mule is extremely proud to present an exclusive exhibition of original works by the famous Melbourne artist, illustrator & cartoonist, Geoff Hook. This is his complete cycling series, all are one of a kind. The works have been donated by Geoff Hook to raise money for the Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Foundation. Works are for sale with proceeds going to the foundation.
Geoff received a Lifetime achievement award for his cartoons in the Herald & Weekly Times.
Don’t miss the opportunity to come down to the shop and view these original works by Geoff Hook. Anyone that grew up in Melbourne will remember his cartoons and searching for the Jeff’s Hook.
Geoff is fond of cycling and rode across the Rocky Mountains in the United States during the cross country bicycle ride that was held during that country’s Bicentennial celebrations. He also rode from Melbourne to Sydney in 1988 as part of Australia’s Bicentennial celebrations and has taken part in several Great Victorian Bike Rides.
Geoff’s work is represented in international cartoon collections, and several corporate collections in Australia, as well as the collection of political cartoons at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.
Parliament of Victoria is also holding an exhibition of framed cartoons donated by Geoff to also help raise funds for the Sir Edward Dunlop Medical Research Foundation. Exhibition is being held at:
Queens Hall
Parliament House
Spring Street
East Melbourne Victoria 3002
from 27th June – July 1st 2011.