Sunshine Coast artists are diverse, plentiful and exceptionally talented, a fact evidenced by the stunning Local Artists – Local Content Art Prize 2023 exhibition, on show now at Caloundra Regional Gallery.
The exhibition an initiative of Friends Regional Gallery Caloundra Inc. showcases 40 established and emerging artists, each expressing their understanding of the environment either through painting, drawing, printmaking or sculpture.
It also gives visitors a unique opportunity to meet the artists, take part in a range of workshops and talks and get a deeper understanding of the works. A schedule of events is available on the gallery website.
Caloundra Regional Gallery Manager and Curator Jo Duke said that while the 40 finalist works were available to view online, a visit to the gallery was recommended to really appreciate the detail of the pieces on show.
“When viewed together, the works highlight the way our artists view, work and create in this region, from varied and unique natural landscapes, people and communities – all different ways to see, feel and connect.
“You will see artists who work with the more traditional mediums such as oil, acrylic, gouache on canvas through to works on paper including watercolours, prints and digital photography.
“Then there are the works by artists who work in 3D with clay, wood, resin, textiles and found objects, plus artists who combine the 2D with the 3D to create something totally unexpected, pushing ideas of perspective.”
Sunshine Coast Arts Portfolio Councillor Rick Baberowski congratulated all finalists and gave special mention to the winners, Benjamin Hedstrom of Peregian Springs for Creek Reflection I (Coolum), Tess Hagan of Mooloolah for Friday Knock-Offs and Cindy Mills of Tewantin for her work Sister Spirits.
Visitors to the gallery can also view the Local Student Art Prize exhibition comprising works from artists as young as six right through to 17 years.
Visit gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or following @caloundraregionalgallery on facebook and Instagram.
Caloundra Regional Gallery is open from 10am, Tuesday to Sunday, and located at 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra.
