There’s a real family affair opening soon at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery.
Anton Koch, his partner Kara, her sister Nikki and mother Rain Dunnage, showcase some of their combined talents in their exhibition titled Journey of Four, running from 25 November to 28 December.
Each of their journeys contribute to an eclectic exhibition of art works include lighting, sculptural timber, thrown clay, acrylic water colour paintings, ink and charcoal drawings.
Anton Koch sees his passion for lighting and lampshades as “where art, design and manufacture meet”. However, he says “the limitless bounds of the imagination and modern design techniques are leading his work to a range of new and exciting projects”.
Kara Dunnage said an inspirational childhood travelling with her adventurous parents meant she always wanted to be an artist.
For many years, however, she lacked the confidence and means to develop a portfolio.
However, over the last 27 years while working with young people and experienced artists supporting youth art programs, Kara has developed as an artist.
“I don’t think of myself as an artist though. I enjoy immersing myself in the process and expressing what connects us all,” she said.
Nikki Dunnage was nicknamed Magic Hands 30 years ago while practicing massage therapies, which she still does.
Nikki’s journey into the world of pottery started in 2001 when she decided she wanted to do something with her hands that had nothing to do with helping human bodies.
Clay came to mind. She loved it and was considered by her teachers as a natural.
Nikki’s pottery focuses on creations that are practical but aesthetically pleasing.
Rain Dunnage’s dabbles into art were spaced decades apart, first muddling, in the ’60s, through black and white portraits of fellow backpacker friends. Forty years later, she briefly joined an art course before heading overseas again and 20 years on joined an art class in Cooroy, “slowly testing myself again”.
The volunteer-run Pomona Railway Station Gallery is at 10 Station St, Pomona.
Opening hours are 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday; 10am to 2pm Saturday and Sunday.
