January 24, 2013
Sunshine Coast artist Jandamarra Cadd is bringing his travelling exhibition “Past. Present. Future” to the Wondai Regional Art Gallery in February.
The award-winning portrait painter, who traces his ancestry to the Yorta Yorta people of Victoria, has had entries in the Archibald Prize and many other prestigious competitions, as well as hosting exhibitions all over Queensland.
“Past. Present. Future” is an exhibition of 16 works – many quite large – which will fill the Alison Iszlaub Gallery.
The exhibition is the second time Jandamarra’s work has been seen in Wondai.
In December 2008, one of his works was put on display in the collaborative exhibition “Through Our Eyes”, which showcased works by the Sunshine Coast-based Spiritus Art Group, and it took out the People’s Choice Award.
Gallery curator Elaine Madill said she was “absolutely thrilled” to be hosting the touring exhibition.
“Jandamarra’s work is very big and very powerful and we were delighted to be able to book it for the gallery,” she said.
“I think it will be a great way to kick off a year of terrific exhibitions and I hope as many people as possible take the opportunity to come see it.”
As a special treat for Wondai families, Jandamarra will also be holding a free workshop – “Paint Your Own Story” – on Saturday (February 2) in the back room of the Wondai Gallery.
The February exhibition will also feature works by painter Carol Anne Punch in the Front Gallery; South Burnett paper tole artist Rosemarie Matthews-Frederick in the Third Gallery; and students from Tingoora State School in Kids Corner.
The official opening night will be tomorrow (February 1) at 6:00pm.
Sandra Morgan, chairperson of Cherbourg’s award-winning Ration Shed Museum, has been asked to perform the official opening; and Rocko Langton from popular South Burnett band Muddy Flats, and an accomplished artist in his own right, will be providing the music.
There will also be an official “Welcome to Country”.
The $5 admission to opening night includes hot and cold finger foods and punch, along with wine tastings from Crane Wines.
After the opening, the exhibition will remain on display at the Wondai Gallery from 10:00am to 4:00pm every day until the end of the month. Admission to view it is free.
