Ca Gallery in Coolum is privileged to present the works of the late John Rigby DUniv and Joy Roggenkamp OAM, in concurrent exhibitions jointly titled ‘Visions of Land and Sea’.
The exhibition will run until 22 August in the gallery at 5/43 Access Crescent, Coolum Beach.
John Rigby and Joy Roggenkamp were both acclaimed Queensland contemporary artists from the latter half of the 20th century.
“We are incredibly fortunate to share this collection of works courtesy of their families, and selected for their representation of each artist’s genre and passion for the landscape, featuring some iconic scenes from the Sunshine Coast,” owners of Ca Gallery at Coolum said.
John’s daughter, Renee Aland, said, “My father painted beautiful scenes of Noosa, Sunshine Beach, Coolum and hinterland areas.”
“He was an Archibald finalist 24 times, and finalist and winner in many other prestigious prizes. He received an Honorary Doctorate from Griffith University for his services to the arts and education. He inspired many young artists in his role as Officer of Fine Art at the Queensland College of Art for 10 years.
“It was one of these artists, Blair McNamara from Coolum, now residing at Boreen Point, who introduced me to Joe McFeeters and Erin Castle, owners of Ca Gallery at Coolum, when I talked of bringing an exhibition to the Sunshine Coast.
“The show will also be in collaboration with another long-time Sunshine Coast Hinterland resident, Bronwyn McCowan, whom I approached regarding her late Mother Joy Roggenkamp’s legacy of art. Joy received an Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of her contribution to Water Colour painting. Both artists were friends for many years.”
For more information visit coolartgallery.com.au/visions-of-land-and-sea-art-of-john-rigby-d-univ-joy-roggenkamp-oam/
