August 7, 2024
Artworks by former Saint Mary’s Catholic College student Tessa Shayer are filling the walls at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery this month.
Tessa – possibly better known locally as Tessa Carty – was accompanied by her proud family members for the official opening of her exhibition on Friday night.
“I set a personal goal two years ago to exhibit my artwork,” Tessa told the crowd.
“I am thrilled to be holding my first solo show here in Kingaroy.”
Many of Tessa’s paintings capture Australian native birds.
“Nature has always been a source of inspiration to me. Art is about capturing the essence of life and the world around us,” she said.
Kuku Yalanji / Lama Lama artist Karen Klimm-Richardson, who now lives in Kingaroy, has works in Gallery 2 in an exhibition dubbed “Merging Of The World”.
Karen’s art journey began in 1997 when she started painting ceramics with Indigenous designs which she sold in Brisbane.
She paused her art career when she returned to teaching but always had a burning desire to get back to it.
These days, Karen is combining her love of photography with her love of design, creating digital montages in one-off pieces printed on to canvas.
“I am on a journey of trying to find my style at 59 years old!” she said.
Visitors to the Kingaroy Art Gallery this month should also check out the BaconFest-themed arts and crafts in Shop 38 for sale.
