Thank you to all the artists who submitted artworks in our current Open Art Exhibition.
The feedback from the Gallery, judges and those who visited during the opening was that the artworks displayed were of a very high calibre.
The Exhibition is open to the public from 19th October - 16th November 2024 at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery.
Wodi Wodi Wandering
Afternoon Sun Jaspers Brush
Judge’s comment “ Outstanding composition and brushwork”
Judge’s comment “ This work takes us on a journey offering a snapshots of the artist world, through connected experiences”
Judge’s comment “A wonderful composition and also colour choices that evoke a very serene mood and feeling of warmth”
Judge’s comment ” A very skillful lino print offering a variety of marks and patterns to enhance the viewers experience”
Judge’s comment “Excellent pencil skills and attention to detail”
Judge’s comment ” Lovely brushwork and a great compositional choice”
Judge’s comment “ A lovely eye grabbing art work”
H Parsons Acquisitive Prize and
Landscape 2nd Prize
Woodi Woodi Dreaming - Rebecca Brennan
Judge’s comment ”Lush flowing paint applied with deft fluidity a pleasing earth toned palette”
Judge’s comment “ Unusual composition. This soft pastel work conveys a sense of stillness and calm”
Judge’s comment ” A quirky little work that keeps the viewer engaged with the subject matter”
Judge’s comment ” A strikingly bold composition with a strong diagonal lead in curving back to the focal point”
Judge’s comment ” A very skillful lino print offering a variety of marks and patterns to enhance the viewers experience”
Judge’s comment ” A very skilled artist”
Judge’s comment “ Clearly a stand-out in scale, colour and texture, this work’s formal qualities are what drew me to it”
Judge’s comment “ This abstracted, moody landscape – cool, silvery and misty”
Judge’s comment “ I was drawn to this delicate textile work. Is great to see such effective use of a different media”
Judge’s comment “ I was drawn to this sumptuous scene for it’s light, colour, texture and pleasing composition”
Judge’s comment “ This powerful local landscape captures the colour and texture of the banksia and the regeneration of the bush”
Judge’s comment “This delicate, impressionistic rendering of a rural scene demonstrates a careful appreciation of the qualities of light”
Judges’ comment “Subtle search lines lead to a strong statement of plant life”
Judges ’comment “ The judges were impressed by the striking composition with a lateral dynamic and a masterful observation”
Judges’ comment” An outstanding example of colour and texture”