By KATH GANNAWAY
THE theme of ‘Locale’ provided a natural gallery of inspiration for artists exhibiting in the Upper Yarra Artisans – Warburton Art Show 2014.
Works in a range of media from oil and acrylic to pastel, pencil, watercolour and photography are part of the exhibition that will run through to 2 July at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre.
The official opening and awards presentation was held on Thursday, 5 June.
Under the theme “A location or place of interest to the artist”, the artists looked close to home for inspiration with many of the works depicting scenes and capturing unique perspectives of the Yarra Valley.
Launching Place artist Jane Fitzherbert was awarded first prize in the oil/acrylic section for “In the farm shed’ which judge Catherine Hamilton chose for the artist’s “ … use of simplicity of shape and palette to create atmosphere and depth”.
Gina Baines took out first prize in the pastel, watercolour, works on paper section with her pastel “Alchemy”, and Cindy Lever was awarded first prize in the photography section for her metallic print, “Toffee Apple”.
The Catherine Hamilton Drawing Award went to Joke Frijlink for “Walking to la la falls”.
Works are on show and on sale at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre until Wednesday, 2 July.
