Hidden landscapes feature in Gallery's new exhibitions
Artists Kym Barrett and Thomas Sydow exhibit their distinct works at Noosa Regional Gallery from 23 July to 23 August.
In From Sense to Sensuality, artist, Thomas Sydow, shares his colourful and multi-layered abstract artworks, inspired by a deep fascination with Australian natural landscapes and the design of nature.
Natural materials feature as a backdrop, with the artist favouring handmade paper and bark, as well as traditional canvas in his work, applying a Sgraffito technique.
“Over an abstract design, inspired by natural designs and structures, I apply several layers of paint and metallic leaf, then remove the final layer of paint with the tip of a needle to reveal the original design with colour-oscillating, three-dimensional effects,” he says.
“My technique continually evolves, as I experiment with new designs, mediums, colours, paints, sizes and special effects,” says Sydow.
“Thomas Sydow’s exhibition invites viewers in to a window of his intricate and delicate interpretations of the Australian landscape. A video installation by Stephen Hamacek will also accompany the exhibition for a fully immersive experience,” says Noosa Regional Gallery Director Nina Shadforth.
Control and chaos collide in Kym Barrett’s Wax and Wabi Sabi exhibition, delivering sophisticated and sensitive abstract responses that interprets and explores the Japanese concept of the wabi sabi aesthetic - the art of finding beauty in imperfection and profundity in nature.
The Wax and Wabi Sabi and From Sense to Sensuality exhibitions will be officially launched on Friday 24 July, 6pm and all are welcome to attend the free opening event, hosted by the Friends Noosa Regional Gallery. A cash bar will be available.
RSVP to gallery@noosa.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 5329 6145.
PUBLIC PROGRAM
CONCERT & ART
Sunday, 26 July, 3.00pm, Cooran Community Hall.
Hausmusik presents Classical Romantic Songs by Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss. Performed by German opera singer Hans Georg Wimmer, John Woods, Piano Recitation by Dr Belinda McKay.
$35 per person, children under 16 years free.
Book at www.thej.com.au or phone (07) 5329 6560. Charges apply for phone bookings.
Concert proceeds will assist the Noosa Regional Gallery’s children’s art programs.
COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS
10.30am - 11.30am, Wednesday 29 July, with Thomas Sydow; and Friday 14 August with Kym Barrett.
Meet exhibiting artists over coffee in an informal floor talk to learn about their exhibition and arts practice. RSVP: gallery@noosa.qld.gov.au or phone: (07) 5329 6145
FAMILY DAY
Sunday, 9 August, 11am – 2pm
Free children’s art activities based on current exhibitions. No bookings required.
Noosa Regional Gallery, Noosa Council, Pelican Street Tewantin.
For more information visit www.noosaregionalgallery.com email gallery@noosa.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 5329 6145.
17 July 2015