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During winter the titles on the Members Book Club reading list will offer opportunities to connect to, contextualise and discuss ideas presented in ‘Margaret Olley: A Generous Life’. Book 2: Banksia Lady: Celia Rosser, Botanical Artist (2015), Carolyn Landon This is the story of Celia Rosser, the internationally acclaimed botanical illustrator, who ultimately dedicated her life to painting the entire genus of Banksia. She was the first artist to have embarked on such a significant project, and Celia’s dedication to the task put her at the centre of the Banksia Project at Monash University for 25 years, culminating in the publication of an extraordinary three volume florilegium that became one of the great books of the twentieth century. SOLD OUT / Phone (07) 3840 7278 to add your name to the waitlist $12 Members / $17 Members' guests / Our monthly discussions are hosted by Book Club Facilitator Eve Jensen / Members receive 20% off current and past Book Club titles from the QAGOMA Store. Pre-order your books with the Store to avoid disappointment.