Three new exhibitions will open when then Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre reopens for a virtual experience on their Facebook page, Friday June 26 at 7pm.
There is video art, 2D works in oil and charcoal and 3D works that range from landscape sculptures to large ceramic vessels to enjoy.
Exhibition Coordinator Alicia Sharples said the three exhibitions cover a diverse use of materials.
“We are excited to reopen our arts centre with a bang, bringing three news exhibitions with a huge variety for our audience, this exhibition is as diverse in its context as it is in the materials used.
“The mediums used in each exhibition may all be in contrast but there is one theme present, the continuing need for artists to tell their stories through their practice,” Ms Sharples said.
Lew Brennan’s hyper- realism brings the audience’s attention to singular moments in time, creating emotive responses.
“Despite transgressing in its purpose from ritual to social commentary, realism as an art form is singularly capable of returning our attention to those simple pleasures in our daily life from where we were otherwise busy making other plans,” Mr Brennan said.
Sculptor Greg Kinman and Potters Paula Bowie and Melissa McCullagh explore the dynamic rhythms of nature and time where stories are shared by these artists in a bold use of clay, bamboo, wire and natural materials from the coastal dunes.
Physical Video ON TOUR at the Butter Factory will be the last leg on Queensland Art Gallery / Gallery of Modern Art’s Physical Video ON TOUR. Physical Video is an exhibition featuring examples of performance and theatricality in video art from the 1970s to the present day.
Many of the video works demonstrate the resurgence of direct-to-camera performance.
Ms Sharples said it’s an important time to help community connect
“We are looking forward to safely reopening to support local artists and provide the high-quality exhibitions our audience is used to seeing at our hinterland community arts centre.
Gallery doors will be open to the public Friday 26th June 9.30 to 3pm, Covid restrictions will apply with a maximum of 20 people at any one time.
Ms Sharples said everyone is invited to view the exhibitions on their Facebook page, in which further details will be posted.
Artisan Gift Store has also re-opened and the pottery studio is open for its members.
All relevant info is available on our website.
Exhibition Dates: 26 th June—4th August 2020
