November 6, 2013
A new exhibition of indigenous art which opened at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on Friday night dazzled the large crowd that came to see it.
“Something Old, Something New” is the first major exhibition that Cherbourg artists Venus Rabbitt and Steven Bond have had in the region for several years, and their artworks (along with a smaller number of works by other Cherbourg artists) will pack the walls of the Main Gallery until the end of the month.
Guests came from as far afield as Charters Towers, Brisbane and Ipswich to view the show, along with parallel exhibitions of photo-realist art by Kingaroy’s Jo O’Brien-Welch in the Front Gallery; a retrospective of Nanango artist Karren Bolton’s works in the Rear Gallery; and other artworks by students from Windera State School in Kidz Corner.
The exhibition was opened by Vera Sullivan, from Murgon State School, who performed a Welcome To Country.
Wondai Regional Art Gallery curator Elaine Madill said that she was “overwhelmed” with the quality of the artworks, and praised all the artists who’d been involved in putting it together, as well as the Gallery’s volunteers who’d arranged the hanging and provided catering on the night.
“This exhibition is a tribute to all of you, and it speaks volumes about the talent of our region’s artists. I’m sure it will impress everyone who sees it.”
Venus Rabbitt’s large artwork “Barambah” – which occupied most of the rear wall in the Main Gallery – won the People’s Choice Award from the opening night crowd.
Music for the evening was provided by former Wondai resident Hedley Fisher, and wine tastings by Captains Paddock Vineyard.
- “Something Old, Something New” will remain on display at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily until the end of November.
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