A superb catalogue to accompany an exhibition of Boyd's work staged at the National Trust S.H. Ervin Gallery, Sydney, 17 August - 23 September 2012, curated by Nicky McWilliam (Eva Breuer Art Dealer), foreword by John McDonald, preface by Nicky McWilliam, personal memory of David Boyd by Philippe Mora, with the text including commentary by and quotes from Clytie Jessop, David Boyd, Jamie Boyd, Cassandra Boyd, Lucinda Boyd, Sally Boyd and Lee Emery. A beautifully produced and substantial catalogue, destined to become a landmark reference work on the artist.
Youngest son David Boyd (recently deceased), himself an artist, takes us deep inside the family home, 'Open Country', to witness day-to-day life and the influences that shaped the extraordinary talents that would emerge. Nurtured and supported by their often-eccentric father, potter Merric Boyd, and devout mother, also a potter, Doris - as well as their artist grandparents, Emma Minnie and Arthur, both established painters at the time of their marriage - children Lucy, Arthur, Guy, David and Mary enjoyed an extraordinary life of freedom among the sprawling Murrumbeena garden. David roams the fields and paddocks that surround the home, immersing himself in the nature that he adores and will later inform his art and music. In this unfettered environment, a young Arthur removes a portion of the roof of the house to build himself a painting studio where the light is best. Artistic expression, music, poetry and philosophic discussion are the order of the day in the 'Brown Room', the family living room and centre of their cultural life. Artists, writers and philosophers are welcomed (David recalls the legs of ballet dancer Anna Pavlova), as well as the odd waif whom Merric collects in his travels - often sending them on their way with a fine piece of his pottery, much to the annoyance of Doris who struggles with the family finances. Their way of life is often at odds with conservative society, and the children encounter prejudice when they first attend school, where they realise long hair for boys is not the norm. They soon realise their family is not like others. We follow David through his first forays into the world of paid work in pre-war Melbourne, with varying success and sometimes amusing mishaps. His elevation as a musician is interrupted by the outbreak of war and we see the Boyd brothers, committed pacifists, reluctantly conscripted to the army. Written just prior to his death in 2010 at the age of 87, David Boyd's highly personal family memoir provides unique and fascinating insight. Highly entertaining and accessible, An Open House is an important contribution to the nation's artistic heritage and a revealing portrait of one of our most famous families by one who lived in it.
An important and timely recipe for hope for humans and all forms of life Palila v Hawaii. New ZealandÕs Te Urewera Act. Sierra Club v Disney. These legal phrases hardly sound like the makings of a revolution, but beyond the headlines portending environmental catastrophes, a movement of immense import has been building Ñ in courtrooms, legislatures, and communities across the globe. Cultures and laws are transforming to provide a powerful new approach to protecting the planet and the species with whom we share it. Lawyers from California to New York are fighting to gain legal rights for chimpanzees and killer whales, and lawmakers are ending the era of keeping these intelligent animals in captivity. In Hawaii and India, judges have recognized that endangered species Ñ from birds to lions Ñ have the legal right to exist. Around the world, more and more laws are being passed recognizing that ecosystems Ñ rivers, forests, mountains, and more Ñ have legally enforceable rights. And if nature has rights, then humans have responsibilities. In The Rights of Nature, noted environmental lawyer David Boyd tells this remarkable story, which is, at its heart, one of humans as a species finally growing up. Read this book and your world view will be altered forever.
For readers of John Grisham and William Deverell comes a political thriller ripped from today’s headlines. Lawyer and environmental activist David R. Boyd writes a riveting thriller about the psychological toll of a humanitarian crisis. Filled with tension and courtroom drama, Thirst for Justice will have you questioning what you believe about right versus wrong. Michael MacDougall is a talented trauma surgeon whose life in Seattle is slowly unraveling. Frustrated as an ER doctor and with his marriage in trouble, he volunteers with a medical aid charity in the Congo. Disconsolate at the lives he cannot save in the desperate conditions of the region, he is shattered by a roadside confrontation with the mercenary Mai Mai that results in unthinkable losses. Back home in Seattle, he is haunted by his experiences in Africa and what he sees as society’s failure to provide humanitarian aid to those who most desperately need it. Locked in a downward spiral, he becomes obsessed with making his government listen to him and dreams up an act of terrorism to shock his nation awake. Activist and lawyer David Boyd’s debut novel is a taut political thriller that begs the question: how far is too far when you’re seeking justice?
A hopeful, inspiring, and honest take on the environment Yes, the world faces substantial environmental challenges — climate change, pollution, and extinction. But the surprisingly good news is that we have solutions to these problems. In the past 50 years, a remarkable number of environmental problems have been solved, while substantial progress is ongoing on others. The Optimistic Environmentalist chronicles these remarkable success stories. Endangered species — from bald eagles to gray whales — pulled back from the precipice of extinction. Thousands of new parks, protecting billions of hectares of land and water. The salvation of the ozone layer, vital to life on Earth. The exponential growth of renewable energy powered by wind, water, and sun. The race to be the greenest city in the world. Remarkable strides in cleaning up the air we breathe and the water we drink. The banning of dozens of the world's most toxic chemicals. A circular economy where waste is a thing of the past. Past successes pave the way for even greater achievements in the future. Providing a powerful antidote to environmental despair, this book inspires optimism, leading readers to take action and exemplifying how change can happen. A bright green future is not only possible, it's within our grasp.
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