Elemental: Conversations with Nature is an exhibition bringing together a group of local artists who present their work for community enjoyment in one of the Shire’s many local halls – Coorabell Hall.
Eight established and midcareer artists working across painting, drawing, weaving, ceramics, and textiles, will be on show, with works inspired by the natural world – each artist explores the forms, patterns, materials, and forces found in nature.
The artists: Sharon Whittle, Rina Genis, Zimmi Forest, Carolyn Delzoppo, Jennifer Muller, Susan Fell, Karyn Fendley and Anthea Amore, each have a clearly developed expression of the natural world, whether drawing, landscape painting, 3D ceramic and woven fibre forms or textile works.
Central to this exhibition is experience. Some have been working quietly for many years, with occasional group shows, others have held solo exhibitions and some have international recognition – for one artist, it is her very first exhibition.
The official launch is on Friday, 24 July and coincides with the Coorabell Curry Night – make a curry date with friends, and enjoy an evening of art.
The joy, for the audience, of visiting this exhibition at the Coorabell Hall is in a curiosity about materials, techniques and the variety of individual approaches.
Rina Genis is an octogenarian. She has been involved in the arts all her life and in recent years has focused on the meditative art of mandala painting.
Anthea Amore makes ceramic sculpture in porcelain and stoneware that draw on seedpods and oceanic forms.
Karyn Fendley is a contemporary landscape artist based in Mullumbimby, and Sharon Whittle’s inspiration is nature and flowers.
Susan Fell creates shibori and very distinctive botanical contact printed art shawls, along with drawing and watercolour paintings.
Zimmi Forest has been weaving, working and exhibiting with the plant kingdom for over 30 years, and Carolyn Delzoppo says her drawing practice is about looking and noticing, and the quiet contemplation of being present in the moment.
Jennifer Muller is drawn to earthy colours and strong design in her ceramic practice.
This exhibition runs from Wednesday, 22 July to Sunday, 26 July.
The official opening is on Friday, 24 July from 5pm.
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