COAST AT NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY GALLERY COAST is a group exhibition by local artists Darius Devas, Rusty Miller, Potts and Andrew Wells from Grown Surfboards.
Mini Simmons custom timber surfboard, Andrew Wells – Grown Surfboards
LISMORE REGIONAL ART GALLERY For the purpose of Auditory Visions, Jay-Dea Lopez and Rona Green invited seven contemporary Australian printmakers to contribute two works focussing on an environmental or personal space. In response the artists, G.W. Bot, Jan Davis, Rona Green, Alexi Keywan, Bruce Latimer, Travis Paterson, and Michael Schlitz have each created scenes of quotidian objects under a microscopic lens, exotic locations seen through dreams, and inner worlds rendered visible. Since the beginning of June, Art Magic has been growing in Lismore. Vibrant and colourful creations have been made by Lismore’s diverse and talented community. It is all part of a Lismore Regional Gallery exhibition and community engagement project called Art Magic: Remnant with acclaimed installation and performance artist, Hiromi Tango, who uses textiles to weave together tactile and immersive environments by hand.
The launch of COAST at Northern Rivers Community *DOOHU\ 15&* RQ 7KXUVGD\ 29 October invites visitors to immerse themselves in the pure uncomplicated world of VXUˉQJ FXOWXUH DQG OLIHVW\OH The works showcased in this exhibition provide a myriad RI SHUVSHFWLYHV RQ VXUˉQJ LWV culture, connection to the raw As the name suggests Trading Place is an art installation that trades objects and artworks from one ‘place’ for another ‘place’. The audience is invited WR WUDGH DQ REMHFW WKDW VLJQLˉHV their connection to the place they live in return for an artwork or object from the Trading Place collection. Cass and Clare will be trading Thursdays 11.30am–12.30pm Exhibitions continue until 24 October. www.lismoregallery.org 6622 2209.
VISION QUEST AT THE ROXY GALLERY At the Roxy Gallery, Kyogle until October 31 is a stunning new ERG\ RI ZRUN E\ /LO\ˉHOG DUWLVW Gery Mews. Vision Quest is a body of work that materialised over the last few years, drawing on a Shamanistic journey, it is a mythological vision around the different worlds. Drawing from archetypal imagery, esoteric studies, Gery’s interest in philosophy and psychology along with his personal interaction with the natural environment, the works in this exhibition are theories
force of the ocean and wider social politics that impact on WKH VXUˉQJ OLIHVW\OH The collection of works will include photographic images by local photographer Rusty 0LOOHU UHˊHFWLQJ RQ KRZ VXUˉQJ LQWHUUHODWHG ZLWK WKH culture, politics and style of the late 60s and 70s; mixed media works by Byron Bay artist Potts depicting iconic EHDFK DQG VXUˉQJ SRS FXOWXUH imagery on salvaged timber; beautifully crafted, hand-made in colour. Art becomes an instrument for the embodied vision, painting a path of divination.
Live your dream and learn how to create your own jewellery or advance your skills to the next level. Award-winning Jeweller, Chris Gortz, shares his experience of over 40 years and brings out the best from absolute beginners to advanced jewellery makers.
For further information, please contact Chris: chris@christiangortz.com, phone: 66845225.
For further information please call the Gallery on 6681 6167. www.nrcgballina.com
FOR CONFIDENCE AND GUIDANCE – NOT TO BE MISSED
JEWELLERY COURSES
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Welcome all to enter Eleni’s studio and create incredible art using natural materials. Workshops held at Starseed Gardens, Yagers lane, Byron Bay – October 17 and 18. Take home inspired artworks after a deep journey into your innermost callings. Leave ZLWK FRQˉGHQFH WR IXOˉOO \RXU dreams. Entrant in the Archibald, VHPL ˉQDOLVW IRU WKH 'RXJ Moran National Portrait prize 2012. Invited by ‘see me’ gallery NY, her portrait was digitally exhibited over a 25-storey building in Times Square NY, 2014. Eleni’s gallery is in Melbourne. ev.songlines@gmail.com 0407 612 672 www.facebook.com/ starseedgardens.
Morning Bliss, Potts
I AM ELENI
ARTIST, STORYTELLER, TRUTHSEEKER From Melbourne to New York to Byron Bay
ART WORKSHOPS at Starseed Gardens, Yagers Lane, Byron Bay
SATURDAY OCTOBER 17, 2.30–5.30pm: Inspired Painting with Natural Materials SUNDAY OCTOBER 18, 2.30–5.30pm: Creating Self Portrait, Spirit Guide, Animal Guide COST: $40 www.facebook.com/starseedgardens CONTACT: ev.songlines@gmail.com / 0407 612 672
Jewellery-Making Classes Learn the ancient art of jewellery making from a recognised Master Craftsman.
All pieces created by an absolute beginner during five day intensive training.
Five day one-on-one intensive workshops are now available for October. Perfect for budding or experienced jewellers.
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BOOK NOW and receive your own set of basic bench tools Free!
Contact Chris for more info Phone 6684 5225 or via Facebook: Christian Gortz Jewellery Australia
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
BILLINUDGEL PICTURE FRAMING & GALLERY 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel p 6680 3444 www.billinudgelpictureframing. com.au
Bob McTavish and Chris Brock, photograph by Rusty Miller
The COAST exhibition starts on Wednesday 28 October and continues until Sunday 6 December.
PRESENTING ART WORKSHOPS WITH I AM ELENI
Roxy Gallery 143 Summerland Way, Kyogle. 6632 3518. www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au
All tuitions are strictly oneon-one. Classes run for a week ˉYH GD\V DQG DUH LQGLYLGXDOO\ tailored. They can include PDNLQJ \RXU YHU\ ˉUVW SLHFH of jewellery to designing, including CAD, advanced jewellery techniques or gemstone setting. Residential classes are available from October.
surfboards by renowned local surfboard shaper Andrew Wells from Grown Surfboards and an HYRFDWLYH LPSUHVVLRQLVWLF ˉOPLF exploration of the ocean by ORFDO ˉOPPDNHU 'DULXV 'HYDV
exhibition dates 30 September - 25 October 2015
Strange Little Attractors Susie Marcroft
Animal Logic Group Show
JULES HUNT STUDIO GALLERY 2/10 Brigantine St, Byron Bay A&I Est. m 0408 766 546 www.juleshunt.com
BSA PROJECT SPACE Studal Lane, Mullumbimby m 0431 034 892 www.byronschoolofart.com/ project-space
NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY GALLERY Cnr Cherry & Crane St, Ballina. Open Wed–Fri 10am–4pm Sat/Sun 9.30am–2.30pm www.ballina.nsw.gov.au/nrcg
GEORGIE MADDOX STUDIO 5 Wollongbar St, Byron Bay A& I Estate By appointment m 0417 866 983 www.georgiemaddoxart.com
STOKERS SIDING ART GALLERY 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding Fri–Mon 10am–4pm or by appt. m 0407 417 169 www.stokerssidingartgallery.com.au
HAMMER & HAND JEWELLERY & METAL COLLECTIVE 4 Ti-Tree Place, A&I Est. 7 days 10am till 4pm m 0409 960 614 hammerandhand.com.au
SUVIRA – CERAMICS & SCULPTURE GALLERY 300 Mafeking Rd, Goonengerry p 6684 9194 www.suviramcdonald.com LONE GOAT GALLERY 28 Lawson St, Byron Bay m 0409 004 542 www. lonegoatgallery.com
North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au
Image: Leo Coyte, Mystic MisďŹ ts #8
Image: Susie Marcroft, Puppy Love S2
UPCOMING EXHIBITION
COAST
Image: Kate Stead, Francis and Friends
exhibition dates 28 October - 6 December 2015 launch event 29 October 2015 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Darius Devas | Rusty Miller | Potts | Andrew Wells - Grown Surfboards
shire council
community facility
Gallery open Wed – Fri 10am – 4pm weekends 9.30am – 2.30pm closed public holidays cnr cherry and crane streets ballina phone 02 6681 6167 www.nrcgballina.com
Image: Rusty Miller, Bob McTavish and Chris Brock
Image: Andrew Wells, custom surfboards
Image: Potts, Marine Reef
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