We are nearly halfway through our year. On this first Monday we were joined by Ruth Johnson and Lesley Duxbury and enjoyed their Embrace the Eucalypt exhibition. In this exhibition there were collages of leaves and portraits of trees.
Ruth and Lesley explained their own history and development in art. Ruth explained how she transforms ordinary leaves into artistic collages. Leslie explained how she photographs trees in her neighborhood.
In the next space in the Gallery there is a series of Heyson water colours. Heyson was the master of a Tree in a Paddock painting, but Leslie Duxbury has shown that there can be a measure of exquisite beauty in a large Portrait of a TREE. There are two portraits of trees that make you think about how a tree can be presented and transformed into Art.
In the next space in the Gallery there is a series of Heyson water colours. Heyson was the master of a Tree in a Paddock painting, but Leslie Duxbury has shown that there can be a measure of exquisite beauty in a large Portrait of a TREE. There are two portraits of trees that make you think about how a tree can be presented and transformed into Art.
Join Benalla Art Gallery staff in conversation with Claire Beausein on Monday July 1 at 10am as they discuss her exhibition*, Smells Like Rain, which showcases a recent collection of assemblage and mixed-media works on washi paper, all engaging the theme of metamorphosis. Wangaratta born Claire grew up on a farm at Mt Bruno, returning to the Warby Ranges several years ago after an artistic journey which began with a degree in Textiles at The Sydney College of the Arts completed in 1984. Claire's career has included 25 solo exhibitions in Australia and overseas, selection for national awards and international residencies in Switzerland and Japan. While in Japan Claire studied the art of making washi paper as well as Shinto, a spirituality based on the reverence of nature.
Neville Gibb
* Reference: Benalla Art Gallery Website
Neville Gibb
* Reference: Benalla Art Gallery Website
