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Art In Bark Association of Australia president David Leisemann with Charlotte Simpson’s work “Uncle Jack Charles” which was voted the “People’s Choice” winner at the exhibition opening<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 6, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

There’s at least two extra reasons to make the trip to Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month to check out the latest exhibitions.<\/p>\n

In the front gallery is a stunning 3D portrait of the late actor, Uncle Jack Charles, made from bark by Sunshine Coast art student Charlotte Simpson.<\/p>\n

It was the overwhelming favourite among the crowd at Friday night’s exhibition opening, voted the People’s Choice winner.<\/p>\n

The work is part of a bigger display by members of the Art In Bark Association of Australia.<\/p>\n

A second highlight at Wondai this month is an incredibly rare photograph … of a bee “peeing”.<\/p>\n

“Bubble Bum” was captured by Moffatdale photographer Liz Barratt (in Moffatdale!) and has since been published in nature collections, and could be only one of two such photos in the world!<\/p>\n

A string of other stunning photos by Liz also hang around the gallery.<\/p>\n

In the main gallery, works by the Tomlinson Family Collective, ie. Manyung artist Julie Tomlinson, her sister, daughters, granddaughters and nephew, fill the walls with works in a mixture of media.<\/p>\n

The exhibitions were officially opened by South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff.<\/strong><\/p>\n

They will remain on display at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery until 3:00pm on Saturday, May 31.<\/p>\n

The gallery is open seven days a week, from 10:00am to 3:00pm, and entry is free.<\/p>\n