Local landscapes the inspiration for new exhibition
Butter Factory Arts Centre is pleased to welcome two new exhibitions showcasing the works of three popular artists.
Zest, to open this Thursday, showcases Noosa artists Sam Vatovey and Kym Angelique Nelson, who’ve both drawn inspiration from local landscapes to produce their works.
Award-winning artist Chris Postle has also drawn inspiration from the natural world in his exhibition, Coastal Awareness, opening Thursday.
Gallery Director Nina Shadforth says Chris is passionate about achieving difficult and challenging subjects and he is fast becoming one of Australia’s more notable artists.
“Chris’s artwork continues to impress, as well as collect sought-after awards,” she says.
After 20 years living abroad, Sam Vatovey says seeing the Australian landscape on her return home was as though seeing it for the first time, which has inspired her latest works.
“Sam Vatovey and Kym Angelique Nelson are vivid and dramatic in their style and their works will surely captivate viewers,” Ms Shadforth said.
Artist Kym Barrett and Tourism Noosa CEO Damien Massingham will speak at the official launch of the exhibitions from 6pm, Friday, 30 January, at Butter Factory Arts Centre, 10 Maple Street, Cooroy.
The exhibitions run until 14 March, 2015.
RSVP for the opening to gallery@noosa.qld.gov.au or (07) 5329 6580.
The Gallery will host several public programs:
Exhibition guided tour and morning tea
Friday, 30 January 2015, 10.30am. Join Kym Nelson and Sam Vatovey for morning tea and a tour of the exhibition, exploring selected pieces. Free event, all welcome. RSVP to gallery@noosa.qld.gov.au
Exhibition guided tour and morning tea
Saturday, 31 January 2015, 10.30am. Join Chris Postle for morning tea and a tour of the exhibition, exploring selected pieces. Free event, all welcome. RSVP to gallery@noosa.qld.gov.au
Get Creative
Saturday, 21 February 10am – noon. Free family orientated art activities at the Butter Factory Arts Centre. All ages welcome.
Time for Tots Storytelling
Wednesday, 18 February, 9.30am at the Butter Factory Arts Centre. Exhibition related art activities and a guided tour for tots. Held in conjunction with Cooroy Library.
28 January 2015