"UMBRIA CICLISMO"

10 July - 5 August

"UMBRIA CICLISMO"

An exhibition of new works by

DIANA SMITH

To be opened Sunday 10th July at 2pm

Floor talk by the Artist

(All Welcome)

Artist Statement

"Sorting through the experiences of any trip is to me like cruising for treasures to long for - or bring home - at a foreign antiques and bric-a-brac market. Some memories stay in my head and others are given a reincarnation. This collection of paintings is my keepsake from the adventure of cycling Umbria and hiking by Lake Como. By carrying my tin of pencils and ink for the journey and using the local water(s) to float my colours I created this take-home experience. My little paintings have their own life now and one of them may be the treasure you are looking for"

Vino, olive e fichi

"UMBRIA CICISMO"

10 July - 5 August

"UMBRIA CICISMO"

An exhibition of new works by

DIANA SMITH

To be opened Sunday 10th July at 2pm

Floor talk by the Artist

(All Welcome)

Artist Statement

"Sorting through the experiences of any trip is to me like cruising for treasures to long for - or bring home - at a foreign antiques and bric-a-brac market. Some memories stay in my head and others are given a reincarnation. This collection of paintings is my keepsake from the adventure of cycling Umbria and hiking by Lake Como. By carrying my tin of pencils and ink for the journey and using the local water(s) to float my colours I created this take-home experience. My little paintings have their own life now and one of them may be the treasure you are looking for"

Vino, olive e fichi

WINE WOMEN AND SONG

Opening Saturday 19th March at 2pm.

New works from Maggie Rosso.

Artist Statement

"My previous exhibitions have concentrated mostly on painting but over the last few months I have been experimenting with printmaking and the art of collagraphs. Designing and creating the plates is a challenge, and not knowing how the various materials used to create texture will print is exciting. I began researching women from the ancient, mythological, and modern worlds from Egyptian history to 20^th century entertainers Queens, Empresses, Goddesses, and wonderful tribal women from various cultures.

This exhibition titled ‘ WINE, WOMEN, and SONG’ set my imagination on a pleasurable journey. My fascination of women from all genres, my love of birds, and the enjoyment of drinking wine created with such passion by many of our local wine makers all combined to culminate into what I hope is an interesting body of work to be enjoyed by the viewer as much as I have enjoyed creating it. Printmaking is often very experimental, and the unpredictable results can sometimes bring an exciting element of surprise, not always favorable, so it means alterations and reprinting to reach the desired result. "

LOCAL MUSICIAN SINGS THE BLUES - FRIDAY 19TH FEBRUARY

Kellie O’Donnell performs Blue on Friday, February 19 at 7pm.  Visit jayesgallery.com to secure tickets.

Local musician Kellie O’Donnell says she is excited to be part of the ‘classic album’ phenomenon sweeping the Central West live music scene at the moment ahead of her performance of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ at Jayes Gallery on 19 February.

“There is an amazing buzz throughout the local scene at the moment, and hopefully It's a reflection of how much people are enjoying the classic album sessions,” Kellie said.

“It is so enjoyable to play these albums to listening audiences who appreciate live, stripped back versions of amazing music that has stood the test of time. “

While the concept of the classic album performance is not a new one, it is fresh to the Central West music scene and is growing in popularity.

Cowra wine bar ‘The Oxley’ began the sessions a year ago and the concept has now been embraced by venues in other towns.

Jayes Gallery Director Libby Oldham says she is excited to be presenting a roster of amazing local artists for ‘Classic Nights at Jayes’ right through to the end of the year and perhaps beyond. Their take on the winning formula also includes hand-made wood-fired pizza straight from the oven.

“Kellie performed Carole King’s Tapestry at Jayes last year and the atmosphere was magical ,” Libby said. “It was great to see everyone reliving their youth through the music, singing along one minute and quietly taking it all in the next.”

“Molong has really embraced the concept, so I’m advising everybody to book early, as we’re confident all of these sessions will sell out.”

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"MATTERS OF THE HEART" AND "THEATRE OF DREAMS"

Two wonderful exhibitions by artists Meg Allan and Jocelyn Moles opened on 18th October to a large crowd.

The weather was perfect and set the scene for a great opening.

In Meg's words

"As the heart skips, thumps, races and soars we are aware that there is an quiet imminence apparent within our own existence. With each palpitation, we consider our mortality. Collecting stories, objects, people and knowledge to help us understand who we are, what we mean and where we are going.

I like to think of my pieces as conversations surrounding this search. Investigations into our transient existence, juxtaposed with the realization of an eternal afterlife.

The works talk of an ongoing evolution, both externally and internally  for me, as an Artist and as a person. I am inspired by colour, form, atmosphere and ideas. I am interested in layering the work with meaning and in turn, creating stories.

In 'Matters of the Heart; Poetry for the Palpitations' I have used a variety of different mediums.

As per the Purist manifesto, 'The method must be sure enough not to hinder the conception', I find myself gravitating towards heavily detailed work. I feel that the more control I have over the medium, the better the concept will be executed and therefore understood."

Meg at the gallery helping with the hanging of the exhibition.

THEATRE OF DREAMS

Jocelyn's wonderfully detailed works in mixed media collage are a great addition to the gallery and opened in conjunction with Meg's "Matters of the Heart".  Both exhibitions run until 22nd November.

"Butterfly Girl" by Jocelyn Moles

Jocelyn works as a mixed medium artist, incorporating collage, paint, pen and photography into her work.

She likes the opportunities that mix media allows you to explore in a body of work.

She seems to be drawn to creating small works. 

In this latest exhibition she explores the make believe world of childhood and combining it with adult dreams and passions.

Pop in to the gallery and view the works, join us in the garden for a coffee and admire the sculptures that were entered into this year's Jayes Gallery Sculpture Prize.