Directors of The Gallery Eumundi, Karen and Steve Beardsley proudly present the inaugural exhibition ‘Mud -Soup Bouquets for the Weeping Wanderers’ by Mitchell Cheesman.
The exhibition by the young Sunshine Coast artist has been eagerly awaited by his followers both locally, interstate and internationally. Collectors quickly snapped up the stunning paintings leaving only a small amount of works still available for sale and an abundance of red dots.
The exhibition was opened by Noosa Regional Gallery Director Michael Brennan. Whilst the viewers admired the works, toasting the success of the artist with Gins and Ales sponsored by Eumundi Brewery and Eumundi Distillers.
The paintings consist of bouquets in chaotic beautiful abundance, painted impasto with voluptuous oils. The captivating and compelling narratives consist of mesmerizing flowers placed within intriguing surroundings and elaborately titled.
Mitchell Cheesman is at the beginning of his career and the future looks bright.
With thoughtfulness and a thirst for knowledge, he immerses himself in the arts, music, literacy and resonating artistic practices which seem unstoppable at this juncture in his life.
His favourite artists are his heroes, his taste in music is eclectic and wide, all entwining to play their part in his creative outflow.
To appreciate the intensity of this show the works need to be experienced in person.
You are invited to view the exhibition at The Gallery Eumundi, 6/32 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads until 20 February 2022.
The show can also be viewed online at www.thegalleryeumundi.com.au.
