SEASON OF RENEWAL
Opening Sat 7 Sept (Drinks at 4pm)
Spring is here! And with that comes our latest group exhibition. With the theme of SEASON OF RENEWAL our artists have set about creating new artworks that explore the many aspects of the theme from nature and change, personal growth, social and cultural renewal, environmental renewal and spiritual and emotional renewal.
Overall, "Season of Renewal" invites artists and viewers alike to contemplate the cyclical nature of life, the opportunities for growth and change, and the beauty found in transformation.
Artists include:
Laurie McKern | Kylie Findlay | Jenna Lee Joy | Brenda Bryant | Michelle Slater | Sara Turnbull Turia | Dylan Copper | Laine Walker | Hannah Bailey | Tammy Stoneman | Peter Berner and more
Sponsored by:
Zoe Kratzmann
The complete CATALOGUE will be live Saturday 7th September so make sure you come back to see more. Pre-sales are open now.
Overall, "Season of Renewal" invites artists and viewers alike to contemplate the cyclical nature of life, the opportunities for growth and change, and the beauty found in transformation.
Artists include:
Laurie McKern | Kylie Findlay | Jenna Lee Joy | Brenda Bryant | Michelle Slater | Sara Turnbull Turia | Dylan Copper | Laine Walker | Hannah Bailey | Tammy Stoneman | Peter Berner and more
Sponsored by:
Zoe Kratzmann
The complete CATALOGUE will be live Saturday 7th September so make sure you come back to see more. Pre-sales are open now.
Everglades - Laurie McKern
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Laurie McKern
Everglades
Oil, printmaking, coloured pencil, encaustic wax on board
50 x 40 cm
$1275 framed
Pink Flamingo Pool - Laurie McKern
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Laurie McKern
Pink Flamingo Pool
Oil, printmaking, coloured pencil, encaustic wax on board
50 x 40 cm
$1275 framed
Twilight - Michelle Slater
Michelle Slater
Twilight
Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Linen.
34x34cm
$450
Twilight is inspired by my memories travelling and working in outback Queensland. Forever looking over long plateaus and vistas and the amazing twilight moments.
Wildflower Haze - Michelle Slater
Michelle Slater
Wildflower Haze
Acrylic on Cotton canvas.
Oak frame
95x126cm
$1980
Wildflower Haze is inspired by seasonal change and the intregal burst of new foliage and blossoms of wildflowers.
From a Distance - Kylie Findlay
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Kylie Findlay
From a Distance, 2024
Acrylic on Canvas
94x94cm
$2420
For me these paintings are reflections of walking through landscapes. The times when I leave home and work behind, and head to the outdoors to replenish my soul in nature. Walking, travelling, running or just standing in a field or on a hill soaking up the view. It’s these moments when I stop and look out at the land before me that bring fresh perspectives and a sense of renewal.
A Space Out Here - KYLIE FINDLAY
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Kylie Findlay
A Space Out Here, 2024
Acrylic on Canvas
94x94cm
$2420
For me these paintings are reflections of walking through landscapes. The times when I leave home and work behind, and head to the outdoors to replenish my soul in nature. Walking, travelling, running or just standing in a field or on a hill soaking up the view. It’s these moments when I stop and look out at the land before me that bring fresh perspectives and a sense of renewal.
Ridgelines - KYLIE FINDLAY
Kylie Findlay
Ridgelines, 2024
Acrylic on Canvas
Oak frame
44x44cm
$605
For me these paintings are reflections of walking through landscapes. The times when I leave home and work behind, and head to the outdoors to replenish my soul in nature. Walking, travelling, running or just standing in a field or on a hill soaking up the view. It’s these moments when I stop and look out at the land before me that bring fresh perspectives and a sense of renewal.
Rainforest Renewal - Brenda Bryant
Brenda Bryant
Rainforest Renewal
Oil on canvas, framed in oak
91.5 x 91.5cm
$2500
Subtropical rainforests have two seasons – wet and dry. When the wet warm rain begins, the forest is rejuvenated with renewed growth. The area in which I live was covered in subtropical rainforest but was drastically cleared for logging and dairy about 100 years ago. Remnants remain, including a small patch at the bottom of my property. Recently when I have been walking there, I have seen at least nine small seedlings of Bangalow Palm popping up, as well as red cedar, sandpaper figs, red Kamala and yellowood. It gives me hope for the future.
When painting “Rainforest Renewal”, I did take a few liberties (“artistic licence”) in that I felt the “pop” of two of my favourite colours - red and orange - balance the painting.
Tranquillity in the Rainforest - Brenda Bryant T
Brenda Bryant
Tranquillity in the Rainforest
Oil on canvas, framed in oak
61 x 122cm
$2500
I painted this rainforest after a walk in the Lamington National Park which inspired me to try to capture the feel of the forest as well as the sounds and smells. Back in my studio, I added more images that I had taken in the Mebbin National Park, close to my home. The painting looks a lot different than the initial sketch I started with as I got involved more and more into the painting.
I’m hoping that the viewer also feels the peace and tranquillity of the cool, damp rainforest in my painting.
At the End of the Day - Dylan Cooper
Dylan Cooper
At the End of the Day
Oil on canvas board
White frame
61x51cm
April - Laine Walker
Laine Walker
April
acrylic/canvas
90x90cm
$1,200
In these works I am interested in presenting a concept of duality, between the past and present, what something is and what it appears to be, of feminine strength and sensuality. My paintings further explore this concept by combining the centuries old tradition of figurative painting with current technology. Utilising imagery from photo shoots of a lingerie and swimwear collection I designed while at fashion college, as well as drawing on popular celebrity and advertising photography, I repurpose imagery and subject it to a series of digital processes in order to abstract, dramatize and simplify. I then paint the resulting compositions with heightened colour, bold shapes and a flattened graphic style which continues the figurative narrative in a contemporary way.
Awe at all Angles - Hannah Bailey
Hannah Bailey
Awe at all angles
Acrylic on mounted stained timber
120x65
Hannah Bailey is an artist hailing from the iconic seaside town of Port Elliot, South Australia.
Working in a variety of styles, Hannah’s main practice draws inspiration from coastal surroundings, with twists of imagination to create mixed media seascapes that feel deeply immersive. Along side these works Hannah also paints reclaimed skate decks, bringing a fun pop-art punch to her portfolio.
Exploring new possibilities after some hard chapters of loss in life… her current art journey is one of exploration and adventure, a real season of change. Finding simplicity in a complex world, her goal is maintain a lighthearted approach and to allow people to find their own interpretation in her work.
Dbah Haze - Hannah Bailey
Hannah Bailey
Dbah Haze
Acrylic on mounted stained timber
80x80cm
$1850
An adaption from the photography of Chris Clifford, this snapshot from the waterline celebrates a golden moment in the surf.
Gold Coast Reflections - Hannah Bailey
Hannah Bailey
Gold Coast Reflections
Acrylic on mounted stained timber
80x80cm
$1450
A snapshot of the water looking back at Broadbeach.
Misty Nights - Jenna Lee Joy
Jenna Lee Joy
Misty Nights
Acrylic, ink and mixed media on canvas
Oak frame
154x124cm
$3500
Night Glimmer - Jenna Lee Joy
Jenna Lee Joy
Night Glimmer
Acrylic, ink and mixed media on canvas
Oak frame
124x154cm
$3500
The Morning Collection - Karen Hughes
Karen Hughes
The Morning Collection
Acrylic on board
Oak frame
54x54cm
$850
Woman in Yellow Jumper - Peter Berner
Peter Berner
Woman in Yellow Jumper
Acrylic on board
42x43cm
$1450
Looking for someone to be mine - Peter Berner
Peter Berner
Looking for someone to be mine
Acrylic on board
48x42 cm
$1450
Hellebores - Sara Turnbull Turia
Sara Turnbull Turia
‘Hellebores’
63 x 43cm
Acrylic and framed in oak
$640
Little Ray of Sunshine - Sara Turnbull Turia
Sara Turnbull Turia
‘Little Ray of Sunshine’
79 x 103cm
Acrylic with Oak frame
$1,540
Jasperware - Sara Turnbull Turia
Sara Turnbull Turia
‘Jasperware’
33 x 33cm
Acrylic framed in Flooded Gum
$650
Two's Company - Sara Turnbull Turia
Sara Turnbull Turia
’Two’s Company’
33 x 33cm
Acrylic framed in Flood Gum
$650
Lotus - Gabriela Soelkner
Gabriela Soelkner
Lotus
Ink , paint , wax candle , gold pigment on paper
72 X 52cm framed
$1200
Healing a Broken Heart - Tamara Stoneman 1-5
Tamara Stoneman
Healing a Broken Heart
- Ocean
- Nature
- Beauty
- Courage
- Treasure
I began this body of artwork after undergoing emergency life saving open heart surgery in 2022 to replace my mitral valve, fixing a previously unknown heart condition which had deteriorated quickly. Since then, the recovery has been slow, with several complications requiring more hospitalisation. The discovery that another valve developed a severe leak after the surgery, brought disappointment, fear and uncertainty about the future.
However, having already walked a long healing journey of the heart, I was able to draw on the strength and resilience I had gained over the years and remind myself of the treasures I have discovered.
After experiencing tragedy 25 years ago, when my six-year-old son died, I felt as though my heart was shattered, and knew I would never be the same. After a while, to my surprise I discovered it was still possible to find joy and beauty in the smallest of things. These small wonders became treasures for me which I have stored in my heart and continue to do so as a way of healing.
Seeing beauty in a shell on the beach and observing with interest the shapes and textures of it. Watching sunlight filtering through green leaves and hearing a beautiful bird song brought a connection to life around me and was a soothing balm for my aching heart. Opening my eyes and heart to the beauty and kindness in people and feeling gratitude in the simple blessings of life such as a hot shower or food to eat.
Recent studies are now showing that oxytocin, the love hormone, actually causes physical healing in the heart, so I have become more aware of the benefits of love and connection in relation to my own heart condition.
The lion in my painting symbolises bravery, in surviving life and death situations but I also believe it takes courage to keep your heart open and soft when it’s in pain and wants to close and become bitter.
There are plenty of hurting people in the world, in fact not many of us escape pain and suffering at some point, and my hope is that my healing journey will help encourage someone else going through a hard time. To remember that life can still be beautiful in the midst of all of this and filled with joy, even if it’s different to what you imagined it would be. It might even be better.
My inspiration for the gold-filled cracks in the heart paintings come from the Japanese art of Kintsugi. An art form that repairs broken pottery with gold, rendering a new piece that is more exquisite than it was before the break. It literally means to join with gold.
“The story of kintsugi—this style of pottery—may be the most perfect embodiment of all our trauma-shattered lives... Instead of throwing away the broken beloved pottery, we’ll fix it in a way that doesn’t pretend it hasn’t been broken but honours the breaking—and more so, the surviving—by highlighting those repaired seams with gold lacquer. Now the object is functional once again and dignified, not discarded. It’s stronger and even more valuable because of its reinforced, golden scars.” Jay Wolf. (Author of Suffer Strong)
Spring is in the Air - Petra Bensted
Petra Bensted
Spring is in the Air
Photograph
Framed in black
$465
Sinners and Saints - Damian Bisogni
Damian Bisogni
Sinners and Saints
Acrylic on Board (framed with Tasmanian Oak)
40 x 50 cm
$850
Artist Statement: We all have aspects of good and not so good within us. It’s the choices we make that determine which of those two elements comes to the fore. Ultimately, the outcomes that you create are a product of your beliefs.
The Great Divide - Damian Bisogni
Damian Bisogni
The Great Divide
Acrylic on Board (framed with Tasmanian Oak)
30 x 20 cm
$600
Artist Statement: In the physical world, "The Great Divide" refers to a major mountain range or geographical feature that separates different regions. "The Great Divide" can refer to a significant division between groups based on various factors such as, disparities between wealthy and impoverished populations, differences in beliefs, traditions, and values that create distinctions between groups of people.
This is Not the Way Home - Damian Bisogni
Damian Bisogni
This is Not The Way Home
Acrylic on Board (framed with Tasmanian Oak)
30 x 20 cm
$600
Artist Statement: We all live in a vast landscape, at times we stray off the marked path, losing our sense of direction. Sometimes, when we are not on our marked path, we lose our purpose, identity, or fulfillment. This is not the way home......
Animals That Missed The Ark - Damian Bisogni
Damian Bisogni
Animals That Missed The Ark
Acrylic on Board (framed with Tasmanian Oak)
60 x 90 cm
$1800
Artist Statement: This painting looks at the "misfits" of society. Nature creates imperfections to allow individuality between things, showcasing diversity, complexity and adaptability. A mosquito, may appear to be annoying and spread diseases, yet the extinction of mosquitoes could potentially disrupt ecosystems that rely on them for pollination and as food sources for other animals.
Sandy Track Potty Creek - John Corby
John Corby
Sandy Track Potty Creek
Oil on board
Oak frame
30x23cm
$450
Lengthening Shadows Potty Inlet - John Corby
John Corby
Lengthening Shadows Potty Inlet
Oil on board
Oak frame
23x30cm
$450
Undecided Hastings Point - John Corby
John Corby
Undecided Hastings Point
Oil on board
Oak frame
23x30cm
$450
Better Luck Next Time Potty Inlet - John Corby
John Corby
Better Luck Next Time Potty Inlet
Oil on board
Oak frame
30x23cm
$450
Riverbank View Tumbulgum - John Corby
John Corby
Riverbank View Tumbulgum
Oil on board
Oak frame
30x23cm
$450
Overabundance - Annie Long
Annie Long
Overabundance, 2024
Earthenware and wood,
H 42cm x W 60cm x D 25cm,
$900
Overabundance delves into the delicate balance essential for sustaining a biodiverse environment. Drawing inspiration from the current debate surrounding housing shortages in the Northern Rivers, this sculpture contemplates the ramifications of land conversion on the region's flora and fauna. Biologists highlight the detrimental impact of overly abundant species on ecosystems, where they can crowd out other species. Through this artwork, I aim to reflect on the impossible dance between the needs of our own species and those of the diverse inhabitants with whom we coexist in this shared habitat.
Joyriding, 2024 - Annie Long
Annie Long
Joyriding, 2024,
Porcelain and wood,
H 33cm x W23cm x D 23cm,
$375
Awakening Tides - Robyn Mannes
Robyn Mannes
Awakening Tides
Acrylic with flow medium
92x122x3.5
$1,500
In my exploration of Spring and its intrinsic relationship with water and waves I seek to capture the transformative essence of this season through my fluid art techniques.
In my latest fluid art piece “Awakening Tides” I have captured this essence of a wave in motion, reflecting the transformative energy of the season, an awakening from the winter slumber and the promise of life returning. The swirling blues and vibrant greens mimic the dance of water as it flows and crashes over the canvas symbolising renewal and rebirth. Just as waves reshape the shore, Spring breathes life into the earth, encouraging growth and change. The crest embodies the power of change, reminding us that our lives are constantly evolving. Like a wave breaking and reforming, we too can embrace our rebirth, flowing with the currents of life and emerging anew.
I invite viewers to embrace the divine cycles of rebirth in Spring, reminding us that transformation is a natural part of our journey.
Pearl Waves of Spring - Robyn Mannes
Robyn Mannes
Pearl Waves of Spring
Acrylic with flow medium
92x122x3-5
$1,500
In ”Pearl Waves of Spring“ the crest of the wave gracefully mimics a pearl necklace, each droplet a shimmering orb suspended in a dance of light and motion embodying the elegance of renewal and the promise of growth. This fluid art piece captures the essence of Spring, where each wave symbolizes new beginnings and transformation. The swirling colours reflect natures vitality, reminding us that just as waves ebb and flow, so does life embrace change and rebirth. As the colours merge and dance across the canvas, they invite viewers to embrace their own transformations, celebrating the beauty found in change. This painting serves as a reminder that, like a wave, we are all part of a dynamic cycle of creation
Fresh Morning Seagulls - Shelley Hicks
Shelley Hicks
Fresh Morning Seagulls
Oil on canvas
83x122cm
$2900
The Dance - Tracey Jarrett
Tracey Jarrett
The Dance
Sea urchin quills and found objects
Behind glass
54x24cm
$670
