“Colours of Australia” is a stunning exhibition showcasing the works of four talented local artists from the Moreton Bay Regional Area and the Sunshine Coast. Ron Bryant, Karen King, Jo-Ann Middlebrough, and Tricia Taylor take you on a journey of their travels through Australia, filling the gallery with a burst of color and light.
All four artists are passionate plein air painters who love to travel with their art, capturing the beauty of Australia’s diverse landscapes. From Uluru to the MacDonnell Ranges, the Blue Mountains to the coastline, their impressionistic style of realism merges to create a cohesive exhibition.
The exhibition features a mix of oils, watercolors, and pastels, showcasing a great variety of mediums, styles, and techniques used by the artists. The Australian landscape has inspired all four artists, with its outstanding beauty and wild and everchanging patterns, enriching their soul and igniting their creativity.
The exhibition runs for two weeks, opening on the 18th of April and closing on the 30th of April at the Bribie Community Art Centre, Matthew Flinders Art Gallery. The official opening takes place on the 22nd of April, with light refreshments and nibbles, and will be opened by Deborah Eddy, a local Moreton Bay artist and current Doctor of Visual Art Candidate, Queensland College of Art.
Ron Bryant’s passion for painting landscapes and seascapes is evident in his work, as he captures the light, energy, and atmosphere of his surroundings. Karen King’s love for light and color is reflected in her semi-impressionistic style of painting, and her recent trip to the Red Centre has inspired her creativity. Jo-Ann Middlebrough finds painting en plein air both challenging and rewarding, as she seeks to share the light of God that lives in her through her art. Tricia Taylor’s memories from her travels throughout Australia are on full display in this exhibition, as she aims to shine a light into the community through her art.
Image: Wedgetail Eagle Country
