Articles tagged: Arts Focus
Milk shed studio unites art with farm
From vacant dairy to vibrant hub, mother and son duo Marion and Harley Manifold have created an arts haven on their farm set amongst the rolling hills of Weerite.
Guess the three Aussie people
An artwork depicting three Australians figures has been touring the country for more than four decades and now Colac residents are invited to guess the identities.
A long passion for painting
Part of Irene Zappelli’s love for painting comes from showing young artists what they can achieve if they persevere with their passion.
Artist’s fantasy world on display
Valiant knights, magical unicorns, jokers, swans and snow goddesses. It’s a glimpse into Megan Black’s Whimsical Fantasy Art exhibition at Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre, marking her first solo display in her artist journey.
Lake school’s splash of colour
The bright and beautiful new mural at Lake Colac School has touches from multiple creative minds.
Bay artist explores world of creativity
It has been a whirlwind year for Nichola Roberts’ artistic journey.
Aptitude for the abstract
A “fabulous display of colours” is how two local artists describe their collaboration for a new art exhibition.
Artist’s way with watercolour
For Christine Smith, working in art shops throughout her life has sparked a keen interest in painting with watercolour.
Painter inspired by show’s art
With a rich history of being inspired by the Birregurra Art Show, Gellibrand district artist Alda Palejs Hubbard hopes it can continue going from strength to strength this year.
Teenagers exhibit art
Trinity College Colac’s Ava Tobin and Mach Irvine have expressed their artistic best alongside their fellow art students in a local exhibition.
Birregurra inspires family’s creativity
Beth Wylie breathes a new creative life into second-hand canvases with the help of her 3-year-old daughter Annabelle.
En plein air experience inspires
With a passion for landscapes, Silvana Cibei draws inspiration from the big skies surrounding her in south-west Victoria.
Following creative intuition
Sandra Curtis follows her intuition with her artwork, rather than getting caught up in technicalities.
Artwork ‘complete’ when shared
Johanna fine art photographer David Simmonds’ experience with exhibitions has led to being a driving force behind ‘Between the Lines’, currently on display at COPACC.
Isla immersed in imagery
Being immersed in the world of photography all her life, Isla Lucas is thrilled to have her first exhibition.
Colourful, creative and nature inspired
Terri Pollock’s adventure into art during the pandemic led her to discover a new love for painting murals.
Meditative spinning for Pam
Handmade garments and balls of wool scattered across Pam Dodsworth’s home in Apollo Bay warrant the weekly pay cheque she squandered some 40 years earlier to purchase a spinning wheel.
Inspired by Willow and everyday life
Irrewarra artist Denise Mitchell is inspired by everyday life around her when it comes to her printmaking.
Special meaning behind prints
The new print exhibition at Colac Makers’ Space showcases pieces that “mean something” to each of the exhibiting artists.
Perspective on pomegranates
CrossXPollinatioN feature artist Meaghan Shelton’s portrayal of pomegranate seeds links back to her childhood experiences.
Thought-provoking works claim exhibition awards
Textile artist Catherine O’Leary has earned two awards for her inventive, thought-provoking works.
Textiles celebrate ten women
Irene Pagram’s textile works for CrossXPollinatioN share a glimpse into the lives of 10 women and the differences they made around Australia for all things nature.
Secrets and art in spy journal
An old map, secret codes, and a rocket diagram, through to a smuggler’s cave, a French passport and mystery invoices.
Joy shares knitting passion
“Ever since I started that one teddy bear for one person, it’s grown to hundreds.”
