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2011
The final exhibition for the year was John Morrisons Journeys
Paintings & drawings in a representational style with Australian & overseas subjects. It ran from 18th November to 18th december. John presented a very large collection of mixed genres which filled the Gallery to capacity and attracted many viewers. We hope John, an ex local, enjoyed the journey back to Roma.
s e l f
an exploration of being.
Talented local photographers Alistair & Nellie Brown presented an excellent exhibition.
They combined photographic portraits of local identities in situations they were either very comfortable with or very uncomfortable with, and landscapes, with an installation depicting the aspirations and journey of life. The opening was spectacular as people enterered the Gallery in darkness, to find the floor covered in a million newspapers, representing the information age.
Exhibition dates:
s e l f ran from 14th October - 13th November ...... congratulations Al & Nell.
ARE YOU OUT THERE LEONARDO?
A Talent Quest with a Difference
A collection of masterpieces by 40 shy, male, exhibitionists and general good sports from the Maranoa. A helmsman style auction followed the opening with proceeds going to Roma Men's Shed. This very popular exhibition raised over $6000 for a great cause. The Gallery Committee wholeheartedly thank all the participants.
Opened 5.30pm September 9th 2011. Ran until 9th October.
The Remains of Our Time.
An exciting and different mixed media exhibition by three artists. Jude Roberts, Amy Cochrane & Kathleen Hunt. This Exhibition ran from 23rd July until 28th August.
Artisans in the gallery
A Display by the members of the studios of the Roma Community Arts Centre .The Artisans do not have idle hands ! A very popular exhibition. Silversmiths, potters, ceramicist, doll & bear makers, quilters, performers, etc.
The display ran from 10th June to 17th July 2011
Opened on 17th June 5.30pm with a skit from the Performing Artists.
CUT & FORMED ON THE PLAINS
Ran from 29th April to 5th of June with an opening night on Thursday 28th April at 5.30pm.
Small exquisite bird sculptures by Lucy McEachern and vibrant hand-coloured lino-cuts by Vida Pearson
made the Gallery sing. This was a very successful exhibition by these two artists from Victoria.
The Annual Roma Easter Art Show was once again a successful fund-raiser for Maranoa Artists inc. and a popular fixture of Easter in The Country. It was on display from 22nd to 25th April, and was a triumph over adversity for the organisers and volunteers, due to the very recent flooding in Roma and district.
CAROL McCORMACK ' CENTRED'
Well known Australian landscape artist, living on a cattle property near Glenmorgan Qld, Carol paints in jewel colours and the Gallery was lit up with her wonderful works. It was a much liked exhibition and was on show from March 18th until April 17th.
M A N I F O L D
The first exhibition for 2011 was an installation by Maree Bracker.
Maree works primarily in sculptural installations which are site-specific, ephemeral and are comprised or fabricated of 'found' objects and materials. maree regards each work as 'finished' when someone has entered the space.
This very interesting concept, focusing on Marees memories of Roma's Bungil Creek when she was a child, came to life in the Gallery. It ran from 12th February until March 13th.
----------------------------------------------------------- 2010 Laura Douglas "I Like What I See" In the Gallery from November 13th to December 19th , this exbition featured a bright and fresh "take" on Laura's world. Lots of horses and white and minimal fuss. Flying Arts Touring Exhibition: Buddha Girls and Iconic Moments: Dr Anneke Silver from Townsville and Inez Fritschy from the Netherlands . In the Gallery from 3rd October - 7th November 2010 National Photographic Exhibition & Competition Pete Martin "Road Trip" Pete Martin, artist and Gallery Director from Brisbane, brought his art to the bush in July. It was a thought provoking exhibition. Each painting had an accompanying essay. Many people spent a lot of time reading Petes' thoughts on travel through landscape and life. It Ran from 11th July until 15th August Jenie Fawckner "Marks & Mayhem" This was a stunning and very popular exhibition. The technical ability of this young local artist, in her print-making and presentation was widely acclaimed. Commenced on Sunday 23rd May, and on show until the 4th July, not many works were left unsold.
Hung in the Gallery from 22nd August to 26th September, this large exhibition showcased the prizewinners of the National Competition .The Exhibition was run in conjunction with the National Conference in Roma.
"OFF THE WALL"
Was an eclectic mix of favourites from the walls of Friends of The Gallery.
Opened on Friday 9th April at 5-30pm, and ran until the 15th of May. This exhibition was well liked . A short story about each work was an interesting adjunct to the paintings on the walls.
2010 Easter Art Show.
Champagne Opening was held on Wednesday 31st March at 7.00pm
SIX ARTISTS FROM OUT OF NOWHERE :
Sandra Allen, Anne Cameron, Elizabeth Corfe, Barbara Hancock, and Helen & Wally Peart presented an exhibition that was described in the local paper as 'daring'. It did at least provoke comment & at best made people laugh. It was an exhibition in two parts.
You've Made Your Bed Now You Have To Lie On It....an installation
and a chronicle in paint titled
Days Of Our Lives
Opened on the 26th February and ran until 28th March
HEATHER PRICE
Heather, a well known local Artist, led the Exhibition Schedule for 2010 with her very diverse Exhibition featuring paintings in acrylic and watercolour, solar prints, collographs, silver and pottery.
The show opened on Sunday 24th January at 4pm and finished on 21st February.
Cup Colour & Canvas
The Fabric of Life With a Silver Lining
Featured the work of the Silversmiths Roma Group , Carmel Seawright,Graham Girle,Heather Price,Jenny Andrews,John Kadel,Julie Bryant,Katrina Buttsworth,Lyndee Towns,Myrrha Simons,Narelle Nothdurft,Natalie Rayner,Tanya Foster,Tricia Ferguson,
and local and visiting Textile Artists , Kim Noon, Sally Ferrier, Dorinda Schwennesen, Lyn Cochrane, Meridy Scott, Wendy Wright, Lesley Cowper and Robyn Douglas.
Opened Friday 2nd October. Ran until Sunday 8th November
WWW. wood welding whatever
A 3D exhibition by 9 regional artists. Cecily Douglas, Laura Douglas, Rowan Douglas, Graham Girle, Richard Malpass, Laurens Otto, Robert Peart, Wally Peart, Peter Thompson
A wonderful array of sculpture and very well attended and appreciated. The exhibition was opened by Sally Ferrier.
15th August - 27th September
BELINDA PERKINS
A very successful exhibition for Belinda from Dirrinbandi. Her watercolours and etchings were very well received.
It ran from 5th July until 9th August
MY FAVOURITE THING
a light hearted look at what makes the locals tick.
The Gallery was filled with objects on chairs....the favourite thing of people from all over the Roma Regional Council area. There was a motor bike, and a duck plucker to name but two! It ran from 24th May until 27th June and was a very successful exhibition. A first for our Gallery, the installation format proved to be a hit with the locals.
MYTH to MODERN
Bronzes from The Queensland Art Gallery
17th April - 17th May 2009
A very well received exhibition.
Roma Easter Art Show
9 April - 13 April 2009
The very successful 1st Easter Art Show in the Gallery
AN EXHIBITION BY LUCJA RAY
1 MARCH 2009 - 4 APRIL 2009
Transfiguration - John Elderfield on Matisse states ‘Paintings are not windows onto an external nature, they are not windows through which light passes but mirrors that return light, and with it a transformed nature’. This exhibition is a body of work over 10 years and constructed to tell a narrative of Lucja’s journey to find her place both externally and internally.
Lucja comes from a migrant background but has been an Australian since she was two. The mixing of these cultures gives her a unique perspective, and though she now resides on the Gold Coast she travels extensively around Australia, Europe and India.
She straddles these excitingly different worlds in order to find her place and her creative approach is both her voice and her passion. By transfiguring the ordinary she creates images that are probing, powerful and colourful but always truthful in their quest for meaning. Lucja says that ‘being physically present each moment makes the creative process exciting providing deeper connection between my spirit and my environment’.
These works express her individual identity and are based on her internal spirituality coupled with her external interpretations with a thirst for first-hand experience. Lucja explores relationships with herself, her family on her world. As a contemporary artist, Lucja acknowledges her work can sometimes be classical but strives to always work experimentally and this is reflected with her choice of genre, medium and subject matter.
Art making is her voice.
Artist Biography - Lucja Ray
Statement
Art is life to me and I use any means necessary to convey the feelings I need to express about the world around and within me through the medium of paint and texture. I am passionate about my work and use the visual medium to explore, expose and share the richness and fulfilment of the creative process.
Style
Colourful, bold, experimental and creative.
Background
Lucja has a European background and became an Australian while growing up in Newcastle. She spent twenty years in Sydney and is now located on the Gold Coast. She completed her Art Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate at the Seaforth College of Fine Arts in 1982. From 1991 she has been a member of The Ku-ring-gai Art Society, NSW, The Royal Qld Art Society and The Watercolour Society and since 1993 is a Lifetime member of Bribie Island Art Society. Lucja was Chair of the RQAS Gold Coast between 1998 and 2000 and in 2007 completed her BAVE in Adult and Vocational Education teaching degree from Griffith University. Since 1985 her works have been sold throughout Australia, New Zealand, America Europe and Lucja exhibits her work continually and has won many awards.
2008
Graduated BAdVocEd Griffith University Brisbane
Contract with Queensland Health
2008 – 2004
Conducts Painting Tours and runs workshops in Italy every two years
Taught in New Zealand Hamilton and Auckland
Conducts workshops throughout Queensland, NSW and Victoria
Taught TAFTA Victoria and NSW
Won overall artist award at Springfest Gold Coast three times
Sells her artwork to private collections Qld and NSW and Europe
2003 – 2000
Contract with Flying Arts Inc teaching outback NSW and Qld
Selected travelling exhibition with Flying Arts Inc for 12 months
Visual arts Coordinator POLART Exhibition Qld Museum
Produced first teaching video ‘An Adventure in Art – the
Road to Creativity’.
Chairperson of the Royal Qld Art Society RQAS – Gold Coast
Won two first prizes, two second awards RQAS and Springfest
Prior 2000
Numerous Art Exhibitions from Mosman Art Awards 1980 to
Queensland Museum Pol Art 2000
Numerous classes, workshops and seminars in NSW and Qld
Judged numerous art exhibitions and photographic society
Numerous art awards from RQAS and Springfest Art Festival
Sale of art through White Patch and Pages Montville to US
Australia and Europe