Come and be inspired
Current Exhibition
An exhibition of intricate new works by
Louise Fox and Jennifer Gardiner
Both visual arts educators, these two women have been artists and friends for many years, however, recently they found common themes. This exhibition is a result of their shared desire to express the beauty seen in observed detail, whether it be lichen growing on a fallen log or the sentimental beauty of old lace. Their work consists of collage, ink and watercolour on paper as well as digital works.
Jennifer has always had a desire to convey the abstract seen in the details of life. Her past solo exhibitions have portrayed close ups of leaves, rocks and bushfire. Each work for “Beauty in the Detail’ has come from the careful observation of patterns and textures found in lichen from her home in the Blue Mountains, visits to Kangaroo Valley, Penrose state forest and National Parks of Tasmania. The inherent beauty in the detail of lichen has lead her to form delicate kaleidoscopes, watercolours, collage, etchings and art books that hopefully inspire the viewer to see patterns within the everyday layers of nature.
“I was staying at Kangaroo Valley last year” says Jennifer “and was excited by the lichen growing on the rustic wooden fence and spent time photographing and painting the details of what I saw, I was hooked.”
Louise describes her starting point. “My son married last year. I started reflecting on brides and beauty. This led to using family heirlooms in my artmaking.”
“We were surprised at how similar lace and lichen can be.” Jennifer adds. “We decided to work together regularly to encourage each other and make ourselves accountable.”
A Collection of Australian and European Works from the 20th Century
Opening Saturday 11th September 2010
Drinks and canapés 3-5 pm
Sassafras Creek is hosting an art exhibition with a difference.
The show is a collection of eclectic works from Australian and European artists spanning much of the 20th century. There are landscapes, portraits and still life in oils and watercolours by both known and unknown artists. Some of the works are in their original frames others have been professionally restored and reframed in period materials.
A number of the artists in this show are represented in the Australian National Gallery and State Galleries. Michael Nelson Jagamara is one of the most widely collected and prominent Aboriginal artists. One of his largest works is installed in the Sydney Opera House and he is the designer of the mosaic in the forecourt of Parliament House, Canberra. This show includes a signed and numbered silk screen print from his Desert Dreaming series. Kit Goninon is a Tasmanian artists whose portraits have been hung in the Archibald Prize. Other works are watercolours by Alistair Cameron Gray and GK Townshend.
All items in the exhibition are for sale so it is an opportunity to purchase work by some of Australia's interesting artists from the 20th Century.
