The new exhibition at Blue Knob Hall Gallery is titled ‘The Nature of Things’.
Nature – it’s all around us and part of us, – the phenomena of the physical world collectively, plants, animals, the landscape, earth, and all those invisible cells/energy that make up everything we see, feel or touch.
The word ‘nature’ has fluidity to it and we also use it to describe the basic character, or qualities of something or someone – “the nature of his circumstances is …” she has a friendly nature.
Things – we collect them, imbue them with qualities that take on significance and have their own ‘nature’ or personality. We often call something a ‘Thing’ when we can’t or don’t want to give it a name.
Our ‘things’ – we love them or hate them, but the artists who are exhibiting in this new exhibition have gone above and beyond – into nature, the natural, the elements of the earth and have contributed works that have come out of a love of the arts, a dedication to all nature and all things…….
Blue Knob Ceramic Studio is also exhibiting works from the participants who gather weekly and put their hearts into the clay and have produced some wonderful ‘things’ to exhibit and sell. For many it is their first experience of selling in a Gallery and under the ‘guidance’ of Heather Kimber they have shown what dedication, fun and playing in the materials of the earth can do.
The Opening night is Friday 6th October at 6:30pm. Our guest to open the show is Chris Hyde with Blue Knob Choir performing on the night. A meal is available please call the Gallery 66897449 or email bkhgallery@harbourisp.net.au if you would like to stay for dinner.
Judy Cassab – Portrait donation.
Blue Knob Hall Gallery has had the honour of being the recipient of a lithograph print titled ‘Guitar Player’ by the renowned Australian artist Judy Cassab (1920 – 2015).
Through her son John Seed and family she had a long association with people in the Lismore/Channon area and became very close to people’s hearts. Donated to the Gallery by her son John and family, on her behalf, it will have its own permanent place to hang in our community Gallery.
Judy Cassab was the first woman to win the Archibald Prize twice for her portraits ‘Stanislaus Rapotec’ (1960) and ‘Portrait of Margo Lewers’ (1967) She was an artist of immense insight and imagination, and as well as painting portraitures of social luminaries, royals, fellow artists, family and friends, she was also a prolific draughtswoman, printmaker and an acclaimed landscape artist.
Our deepest gratitude goes to her family in thinking of us as a place to hold one of her beautiful pieces. If you would like to know more about Judy Cassab and her work you can go to www.judycassab.com
Artists & Friends Lunch
Artists & Friends Lunch
The next Artist’s & Friends Lunch will be held on Thurs 26th October at 12.30pm with a set menu, $20 per person for main and dessert. Please call or email bkhgallery@harbourisp.net.au ph: 66897449 for more information.
