From devasta on to posi vity: Eurobodalla

Ar Sts Reveal Bush Re Journeys

Seven Eurobodalla ar sts share their experiences of the 2019-20 bushfires through pain ng, printmaking, sculpture and installa on at the Basil Sellers Exhibi on Centre from 6 May – 4 June.

Embers, Epicorm II celebrates the beauty of revival whilst confron ng the reality of personal and environmental vulnerabili es.

The exhibi on opening event was a night to remember for 120 people who celebrated the amazing ar sts and their artwork on Friday 5 May.

Above: Artworks from seven Eurobodalla ar sts has formed a powerful exhibi on at the Bas. Embers, Epicorm II runs from 6 May – 4 June.

Ar st Raewyn Lawrence was impressed by the response a er her artworks completely sold out on the night.

“There was such deligh ul support from the community with all of the sold works staying locally in Moruya,” Ms Lawrence said.

“Everyone locally has experiences of the bushfires. It was humbling to see people respond to my pain ngs as they remembered the colours of the black tree trunks and the intense, luminous green of new growth.”

Curated by Nicole Wallace, the group exhibi on resonates with all who experienced the bushfires and the journey of recovery.

Featuring ar sts include: Cheryl Davison-Overton, Mirabel Fitzgerald, Jennifer Hawkins, Julie Mia Holmes, Raewyn Lawrence, Amy Schleif and Jo Victoria.

From devasta on, ar sts share posi vity a er the bushfires inspired crea vity and expression. They have captured elements of regenera on, hope, resilience, and collabora ve healing.

“It’s very powerful when you walk into the Bas,” Ms Lawrence said.

“The exhibi on has celebrated recovery and brought people together to reflect on how far the community has come.”

Hear directly from the ar sts about their work at the ar st talk on Saturday 13 May, 11am.

Visit the Bas’ website to view ar st profiles or to book in for the ar st talk.

Of Embers, Epicorm II

Featuring works by:

Walbunja/Ngarigo

Cheryl Davison-Overton

Mirabel Fitzgerald

Jennifer Hawkins

Julie Mia Holmes

Raewyn Lawrence

Amy Schleif

Jo Victoria

Curated by Nicole Wallace

Basil Sellers Exhibi on Centre

Corner Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya

Exhibi on runs from 6th May to 4th June, 2023

Open Daily, 10:00am to 4:00pm

ARTIST TALKS: Saturday 13th May, 11am

Six Shades of Difference”

exhibi ng at The Clyde Gallery, Bay Pavilions, Batemans Bay for the month of May

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Six local ar sts who regularly get together and paint. These ar sts are all different in their approach to pain ng, style, technique, subject ma er, medium and colour pale e. The artwork is diverse and ranges from realis c local scenes, impressionis c work, s ll life, abstract expressionism, as well as semi abstract landscapes and seascapes. Various media is used, some of which explores acrylic paint, mixed media, ink, pastel and much more.

The exhibi on is open 7 days per week 8am to 5pm for May.

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