The eight members of the Yandina Art Group consider themselves an art family.
Works by the accomplished group of artists are on display at the Pomona Railway Station Art Gallery until 4 December, in both The Gallery’s Banana Shed and Carriage Room.
The Yandina Art Group formed in 2017, initially meeting at the Yandina Baptist church until 2022 when they moved to the Eumundi RSL Hall.
But it isn’t just all about art for the group.
“Each meeting starts with a gourmet lunch, with each member contributing some homemade delicacy to share,” says member Karen Nasteski.
As members are of culturally diverse backgrounds, lunch can be as diverse and interesting as their robust discussions about art techniques and life generally around the table.
Their career backgrounds are equally diverse including a former advertising illustrator, paramedic, manager, small business owner, disability schoolteacher and homemaker.
Each member specialises in different mediums,oils, acrylics, watercolours, and pastels.
“The diversity in the group means that everybody always has a word of advice or encouragement for each other,” Karen says.
“We share our knowledge, and it is this openness, which makes our group unique and an important part of all our lives.”
