RAPHAEL KILPATRICK

“Montsalvat: stories from a work-in-progress”

Montsalvat has drawn many into its social orbit throughout its 90 year history which has generated as much myth as it has had visitors. Many have tried to articulate what Montsalvat is and what it stands for but all have resorted to the telling of often romanticised stories. Raphael will foolishly enter the fray by hobbling together stories of the founders ancestors while discussing their possible relevance to Montsalvat today.

WHEN | Wednesday 11 December

TIME | 6:30pm for 7pm start

WHERE | The Barn Gallery

ADMISSION | $25 (concession $20)

Raphael Skipper Kilpatrick is a self-described ‘roustabout’ applying himself informally to salvaging, building, maintenance, gardening, design and cooking. 

Raphael has a Masters in Disaster, Design and Development and has contributed to community based development projects in Ecuador, Peru and Japan. He is currently a PhD candidate at RMIT School of Architecture and Urban Design. His research explores the role building process has in forming positive community and environmental relationships.

 Raphael has worked with local not-for-profit organisations such as Schoolhouse Studios and co-founded The Social Studio in 2009. He is now a Director at Montsalvat, a place he lived and worked during his formative years.