By KATIE DE VERTEUIL
WITH the abundance of creativity and artistic flare that continuously oozes out of the Shire, Noosa Today reporter KATIE DE VERTEUIL brings you a quick look around at current and upcoming exhibitions at some of our local galleries.
NOOSA REGIONAL GALLERY
Noosa Regional Gallery has launched two exciting exhibitions this month, From Here and There and Tales from the Eastern Highlands. Across a wide range of media including painting, photography, traditional cultural craft, sound and video From Here and There presents contemporary works by Australian South Sea Island artists including: Krishna Nahow; Jasmine Togo-Brisby; Luther Cora and Gemma Tammock. It also includes material from private and public collections including the State Library of Queensland.
Tales from the Eastern Highlands is just as intriguing an exhibition, with work made using a hand-cut vinyl technique and is the autobiographical creation of Ulrike Sturm.
The pieces in this exhibition are highly personal, based on sketches by Ulrike from family photos during his time in Papua New Guinea ’70s.
“These are very special exhibitions highlighting important cultural heritage and Australia/Pacific island relationships,” Noosa Regional Gallery Director Nina Shadforth said.
“They are only here for a short time and not to be missed.”
Noosa Regional Gallery is located at 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin.
POMONA RAILWAY STATION GALLERY
Watercolours will be brightening up Pomona’s iconic art gallery from the end of this month with the opening of Wonders of Watercolour from 30 May to 2 July.
The exhibition will feature paintings by a group of advanced water colourists that has been painting together for many years. The group, initially tutored by Holly Simpson has now been taken on by professional local artist Lyn Fraser-Roberts.
The paintings on display have been submitted by many of the almost 20 strong group, under the guidance of Fraser-Roberts. Usually painted in a traditional style, the paintings are bright, lively and pleasurable to the eye.
The opening for this talented group exhibition will be held on Saturday 30 May.
Pomona Railway Station Gallery is located at 10 Station Street, Pomona. For further information contact 5485 2950.
Poeta Herford on Hastings
Renowned Noosa-based modern artists Belinda Herford and husband Gordon have opened Belinda’s 11th solo exhibition titled, “Me We”.
The collection is described by Belinda as “Lifeforce Portraits” and is a series of large modern figurative oil paintings on Belgian linen depict interaction between individuals that invite the viewer’s interpretation.
“Me We” Lifeforce Portraits Exhibition is showing now until 31 July at Poeta Herford on Hastings, 62 Hastings. Opening times are 10am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. For further information phone 54554899 or visit www.poeta.com.au
Wallace House
Noosa Arts and Craft Spinners, Knitters and Weavers are presenting a natural fibre exhibition from 29 May through to 31. With an eye for great design and exquisite craftsmanship the members are dedicated to supporting and showcasing the use of natural fibres.
In this, the group’s second exhibition, the craftspeople will present a unique range of handcrafted garments inspired by an array of beautiful natural fibres, including alpaca, silk, wool, cotton and bamboo. The craftworks represented range from felting, weaving, hand spun and hand dyed garments.
The exhibition opens on Friday 29 May from 12pm to 3pm where there will be light refreshments served and an opportunity to meet the crafts people. Wallace House is located at 1 Wallace Drive, Noosaville.
