The Making of “Been a Long Time”

Robert Henry

Friday 20 March – Saturday 2 May

Exhibition Launch: 5.30pm, Thursday 19 March

The Making of “Been a Long Time” is an exhibition documenting the process of creating a short, animated film. It features the work of local Claremont artist and director, Robert Henry used to create the animated music film clip for the track “Been a Long Time” by Indiana punk band The Chugs. This exhibition features Robert’s original artwork created for the film clip and information about the creative process, alongside the finished film.

Robert Henry is an artist working across a range of mediums, including illustration, photography and animated film. He started making animated shorts films in 2018 and has made music videos for Diana Anaid and Hobart’s Coward Punch. Robert works out of his studio located in Claremont, Tasmania.

Entry to the galleries is free.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Moonah Arts Centre and Glenorchy City Council acknowledge the Muwinina people as the traditional owners of this Land on which we gather. We recognise all Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the original owners and continuing custodians of the land and waters of this island, Lutruwita. We pay our respect to Aboriginal Elders, past and present. We commit to working for a City that welcomes and respects all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Image credit: Robert Henry, Video Still 4, 2025, Digital Painting, Courtesy of Artist