Don't miss this intriguing show! "ALCHEMY" runs to 5 June!

Fresh Artists from Fresh Arts Inc

There's nothing quite as electric as standing in a room full of artists and the opening of  of "Alchemy" didn't let us down! A room full of smiles and laughter, made the day more than worthwhile.

The variety of ideas behind the works lead you to ponder just how many ways there are of 'seeing' a particular subject. Each artist has provided a statement with the works and these are indeed well worth taking the time to read to gain an insight into the mind of each artist as they have tackled this mysterious subject.

The show will be up until 5 June, so if you haven't been to the gallery here in Molong, then take some time to drive out today!

Fresh and Exciting! Art & Alchemy that pushes the edges!

We're getting rather excited here at Jayes. We're holding our breath in anticipation of seeing art that's promises to be quite different!

Fresh Arts Inc is a group of innovative artists from the Central West who like to push boundaries and explore new media! They like to take raw talent and turn it into GOLD! So hold onto your hats, this promises to be one of those shows that everyone will talk about for a long time to come!

Exhibition: Alchemy

Dates: 8 May - 5 June 2011

Opening: Sunday 15 May at 2 pm

Image by Gainsford

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Either 'at home' or 'on the way', Jayes brings you 3 inspiring artists to ponder in April!

Jayes Gallery & Sculpture Gardens is delighted to be able to bring you three artists with works that will inspire you this Autumn.

Title: “On the Road of Home”

Exhibition Dates: 10 April – 1 May 2011

Opening: Sunday 10 April at 2 pm

Nicole Parkins

Autumn is on it’s way and while the countryside gets painted in asounding colours right before our eyes, Jayes Gallery is pleased to be showing the works of Nicole Parkins, a newcomer t this region. For Nicole’s first solo show with us, she has painted a selection of small and delightful works inspired by her journeys in Tuscany. Nicole tells us that this regional reminds her of Tuscany with its rolling hills, vineyards, orchards and woodlands dotting the landscape.

Her works are colourful and joyful and we invite you to join us on Sunday 10 April at 2 pm for the opening of Nicole’s show.

Nicole says of her work “First stop on my first venture out of Australia was in the beautiful medieval village of Montecastello, Umbria, Italy. Many of the works on paper in this exhibition were completed while doing a residency in this little town on top of a hill surrounded by classic Italian countryside.  The town itself was gorgeous; rustic charm hugged every doorway, corner, or stone paved lane way.  From the 360 view around the town, white roads and rivers meandered through the countryside, which I frequently ventured out into on walks, gathering images in my mind to take home.  Later, on my return to my studio in Australia, I completed further studies and painted the canvas series.  My works are reflections on the many moods of myself, the changing landscape and the stories that it can create and tell.”

Marjo Carter

We are delighted to bring you a small selection of smoke fired pottery from well known potter, Marjo Carter. Marjo’s works are highly sought after and once again, she has excelled in the works in this collection.

Josephine Jagger-Manners

In Gallery 2, Josephine's new exhibition "At Home" is aptly titled for whether inside or outside the home, Josephine's colourful and feminine works demonstrate the beauty of the 'everyday'. "At home" provides her with a continuing theme for her bright and decorative paintings, images that will continue to delight you for years to come with their cheerful outlook and clean, clears colours.

Elephant wowed the crowd!

The opening of James Seymour's latest exhibition "Elephant tied to a stick" was well attended by friends and family as well as local art lovers. It was a balmy afternoon in Molong and everyone enjoyed themselves as they considered the artworks and talked to the artist.

The gallery has also been thrilled with the number of people that have made their way during the first week of the show to see James' new works. 

Recent months have seen a slowing of the art market however, Jayes is still proud to say that their sales are still happening albeit a little slower than last year this time but still good.

It is young and emerging artists such as James that appear to be holding steady during the first part of 2011. Jayes Gallery is proud to be able to bring this artist to Molong and the Central West for art lovers. Being a Bathurst artist currently studying at National Art School, James is just a t the beginning of a long and promising career. He is still affordable but watch this space, that isn't going to last for long!

During the coming months, Jayes Gallery will be bringing you other regional new and emerging artists that the gallery has selected as having promising careers ahead of them so why not mark your calendar now and join us as we celebrate with our artists in Sunday afternoon openings monthly!

"Elephant tied to a stick"

Jayes Gallery is proud to present new works from an exciting and young emerging artist, James Seymour. James is a Bathurst artist who is currently studying Fine Arts at the National Art School in Darlinghurst, Sydney. James works primarily in the fields of printmaking and painting. “Elephant tied to a Stick” is his third solo exhibition, following “Cross Your Fingers” in 2010 and “Big Smoke” in 2009.

“Elephant tied to a stick” is a series of works exploring the ideas of conditioning on societal and personal levels, the restrictions we impose on ourselves (consciously or unconsciously) either to fulfil a social profile, or out of habitual fear, preventing us from reaching our full potential.

The title of this series of works “Elephant tied to a Stick” refers to a story of a circus elephant, raised in captivity with one of its legs tethered to a small stick in the ground. When the elephant was a baby the stick was strong enough to stop him from escaping, it held him there his whole life.

By the time he came of age it was obvious to anyone that the massive animal could easily pull it from the ground, but he never did. The trainers said it was because when the elephant was young he learned that the restraint was immovable, though he grew strong and old, the idea of the stick remained.

We invite you to join us and meet with the artist in Gallery 1 to learn more about James and his work on Sunday afternoon, 13^th March 2011 at 2 pm. This will be an afternoon to enjoy!


"The Living Landscape" by Georgia Mansur draws o a close on 6 March so don't miss out! This has proven to be a most popular show with many people coming through the gallery to take a look at it! Georgia is a strong artist with a broad range of styles and a wide palette of colours . She draws on her skills to create large dramatic landscapes from regional Australia. 

L to R: Mayor Dowling, Libby Oldham, Director and Artist, Georgia Mansur

Mayor for Cabonne Country, Bob Dowling opened Georgia's show on Sunday 13 February describing his personal favourite from the show along with paying tribute to the cultural contribution that Jayes Gallery makes to the Molong community. 

Libby Oldham, the Director was recently included along with several Sydney galleries and Regional galleries in a Speed Dating Event for regional artists to explore opportunities to exhibit and advance their career as artists.