Beyond Reality is the title of a captivating exhibition by Doonan’s Paulus Kooij at Pomona Railway Station Gallery during February.
Also featured for the month is Coolum’s award-winning Alex Naray’s From the Ocean to the Hinterland exhibition.
Paulus’ exhibition features 15 works including oil paintings that blend realism with surrealism, and 3D wall sculptures that complement the paintings. The combination guides viewers through dreamlike landscapes and evocative scenes.
While this is his first solo exhibition, Paulus had a gallery in NZ for five years, is a tutor for Tinbeerwah Art Group, has undertaken numerous commissions, including a painting at Noosa Valley Golf Club and a Tasmanian vineyard.
Also Alex’s first exhibition, his 17 works are mainly large scale paintings of Noosa and other Sunshine Coast beaches and Hinterland flowers and trees.
A self-taught artist, Alex started painting about 40 years ago when he was given several oil paintings.
“I loved the paintings and I started by trying to paint them,” he said.
The Gallery president, Ron Collins, says both artists’ exhibitions display extraordinary talent and provide a further example of the community gallery fulfilling its mission to support both emerging and experienced artists.
Paulus’ exhibition runs until 20 February. Alex’s exhibition runs from 1-27 February.
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.
