Brushing up in the big smoke
VENTURING east to showcase flourishing Outback artistry, Arts West will open an exhibition next week at a gallery in Brisbane.
Seven of the region’s most prolific artists have put forward their works to go display at the Graydon Gallery, hoping to educate city art lovers about the life of the West through their art.
"This is the first time we have taken an exhibition to the city," Arts West executive officer Julianne Doonar said.
Featuring photography, acrylics, screen prints and water colours, the exhibition features the talents of Jacqueline Curley of Cloncurry, Annabel Tully of Quilpie, Sandra Lloyd of Wandoan, Maree Cameron of Jandowae, Jane Colvin of Longreach, Jenie Fawckner of Roma and Heather Wehl of Blackall.
"This will be the first time I have shown my work outside my local area," Mrs Wehl said.
"It will be a great opportunity for the artists in the West to gain recognition in the city.
"Hopefully the city people will realise what a great area we live in."
While Ms Wehl has always been a passionate woman, like most people, her artistic inclinations dropped off during adulthood.
"I have a background in art and studied commercial art at the Institute of Technology.
"I didn’t paint for a long time there; I was too busy with the property and educating the children.
"But painting has turned into more than just a hobby for me now.
"With the downturn in the weather, de-stocking because of the drought and the rest of it, painting is what I turn to now to help keep the spirits up and to top up the finances."
Ms Doonar said many artists had to grow professionally to accommodate this exhibition for metro audiences.
"This is taking it to another level for these artists.
"They had to incorporate a professional finish to their works. They also had to meet a deadline, which has helped a lot of these artist’s motivation levels."
While all of the art will be for sale, Ms Doonar said the purpose of the exhibition went well beyond making a buck.
"It is vital that as a support and delivery organisation, we seize opportunities like these so that our membership is able to exhibit their work outside their local areas.
"Of course, it is also an excellent opportunity for local Brisbane residents to pop in and view work from regional Queensland that they might not otherwise see.
"We hope this inaugural city exhibition will generate further interest in regional artists and their work – hopefully sparking the interest of a few commercial galleries along the way."
The Collective Exhibition will be open for viewing from November 8 to 18 at the Graydon Gallery in New Farm.
Seven of the region’s most prolific artists have put forward their works to go display at the Graydon Gallery, hoping to educate city art lovers about the life of the West through their art.
"This is the first time we have taken an exhibition to the city," Arts West executive officer Julianne Doonar said.
Featuring photography, acrylics, screen prints and water colours, the exhibition features the talents of Jacqueline Curley of Cloncurry, Annabel Tully of Quilpie, Sandra Lloyd of Wandoan, Maree Cameron of Jandowae, Jane Colvin of Longreach, Jenie Fawckner of Roma and Heather Wehl of Blackall.
"This will be the first time I have shown my work outside my local area," Mrs Wehl said.
"It will be a great opportunity for the artists in the West to gain recognition in the city.
"Hopefully the city people will realise what a great area we live in."
While Ms Wehl has always been a passionate woman, like most people, her artistic inclinations dropped off during adulthood.
"I have a background in art and studied commercial art at the Institute of Technology.
"I didn’t paint for a long time there; I was too busy with the property and educating the children.
"But painting has turned into more than just a hobby for me now.
"With the downturn in the weather, de-stocking because of the drought and the rest of it, painting is what I turn to now to help keep the spirits up and to top up the finances."
Ms Doonar said many artists had to grow professionally to accommodate this exhibition for metro audiences.
"This is taking it to another level for these artists.
"They had to incorporate a professional finish to their works. They also had to meet a deadline, which has helped a lot of these artist’s motivation levels."
While all of the art will be for sale, Ms Doonar said the purpose of the exhibition went well beyond making a buck.
"It is vital that as a support and delivery organisation, we seize opportunities like these so that our membership is able to exhibit their work outside their local areas.
"Of course, it is also an excellent opportunity for local Brisbane residents to pop in and view work from regional Queensland that they might not otherwise see.
"We hope this inaugural city exhibition will generate further interest in regional artists and their work – hopefully sparking the interest of a few commercial galleries along the way."
The Collective Exhibition will be open for viewing from November 8 to 18 at the Graydon Gallery in New Farm.
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