An artist's personal connection to a land under siege at Butter Factory Arts Centre
Noosa Council, Butter Factory Arts Centre presents: Bones and Bouquets part 2 by local artist and art educator, Rosie Lloyd-Giblett. In continuation of the artist's creative exploration, the exhibition pays hommage to the Australian landscape and her farming heritage.
As a second chapter to a previous exhibition, the artist revisits her pastoral upbringing, identifying her personal and emotional connection to the land in which she was raised, and her environmental concerns about the recent issue of mining and coal seam gas development currently occurring in the Surat Basin of the Western Darling Downs in Queensland.
Using familiar objects salvaged from her childhood, Lloyd-Giblett draws herself closer and closer to the land where she came from and in the process, unearthing a new understanding of the land, particularly "…the temporality of country. It is ours only as a loan; it is not for keeps, but ours to give back." Says Lloyd-Giblett.
The works in Bones and Bouquets part 2, serve as both a requeim and celebration of a land under seige and the artist's navigation of her memories investigating a journey that has drawn her deeper and deeper into the Earth.
Members of the community are welcome to attend the official launch of the Bones and Bouquets part 2 exhibition at the Butter Factory Arts Centre, Cooroy, on Friday 18 July at 6pm. Special guest speaker Joolie Gibbs, (Gallery Coordinator, Gympie Regional Gallery) will officially open the show. All welcome, cash bar available. RSVP gallery@noosa.qld.gov.au or phone: 5329 6580.
Also on show is an exhibition of 2D and 3D works by primary students of the Cooroy State School titled Connections from 10 July to 16 August, 2014.
These young artists have created a diverse array of artworks exploring themes like Fish, Flowers, Trees, Picasso Faces and more!
Both exhibitions Bones and Bouquets part 2 and Connections continue until Saturday 16 August, 2014. The community is invited to attend the following events programmed throughout the duration of the exhibitions:
Public Programs:
Exhibition Guided Tour and morning tea: Wednesday 16 July, 10am. Join a guided tour and gain an insight into the artist and her work, exploring selected pieces. Free, bookings required, all welcome.
Get Creative: Saturday 19 July 10am – 12noon A series of free, family orientated art activities at the Butter Factory Arts Centre. Be inspired by the latest exhibition then spend time creating your own piece with family and artists. All ages welcome.
Time for Tots Storytelling: Wednesday 30 July, 9.30am. Exhibition related art activities follow a guided tour for tots. Held in conjunction with Cooroy Library.
The Butter Factory Arts Centre is located at 10 Maple Street, Cooroy and is open free to the public from Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturday from 10am to noon. For further information about exhibitions and events, phone the centre on 5329 6580.
16 July 2014