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"OPENING WHISPERING WIND"

A beautiful Autumn day for Sally's opening.

"OPENING NIGHT A HUGE SUCCESS"

Friends, family and collectors came from all over Australia for Nina's first solo show.

"PRIVATE COLLECTION" - 16 APRIL AT 6.30 PM

We are very excited at being able to bring to Jayes Gallery, a collection of fine artworks from private collections for sale for one month only and exclusive to our gallery.

This show will be a heart stopper with some works well over 100 years old. Some of the works made their way by ship to Australia when we were just a colony. One work by John Absolon , British watercolourist, painted in the late 1800's would have been brought over by his son, John de Mansield Absolon who took care of the families shipping interests.

Another outstanding piece is a fine example of Ukiyo-e from Japan. This early woodblock on fine Japanese silk paper is over 100 years old.

This work is an early study for a European Master. The signature is hard to make out so it is a bit of a mystery but still a fine work of art and a beautiful example of what can be found still today on that rare occasion that collectors release their works for sale. This work was purchased from a convent at Perthville some 35 years ago by the collector.

Many of the works are in their original frames and haven't been changed so the patina of age is with them. These are stunning works that would make a statement in heritage houses or homes of antique collectors and discerning buyers.

There is more about this show in our Press Room .

Collectible and Affordable Art 2009

Well it's the end of the year, almost, and so much to still see and do. Our main gallery has a wonderful collection of gifts for that special person in your life! All hand made craft and art works by Australian artists.

There's jewelery, highly individual pieces featuring glass and stone, gems and silver, pieces that you won't see on anyone else as each is individually designed and handcrafted by some of the best, glass works by inspired glassblowers and slump artists, pottery and divine collages, an art book plus paintings all highly collectible pieces from new and emerging artists.

We think this is one of our most interesting shows of the year as it brings all of the artists from our stable together under one roof especially for you to enjoy and collect.


Our sculpture garden is filled with wonderful sculptures, emus and roosters, archways and fish bowls. There's always something new, fresh and invigorating, that special piece to liven the garden.



And here's the piece de resistence! We lovingly call him Steve the Security Guy as we can't find out his name. It is however, a strong sculptural piece from Tim Kyle which makes a statement that pervades the entire gallery. Steve has raised quite a few reactions from loud laughing, through to timid giggles, amazed responses and some embarrassed stares. We're quite fond of him.

If you get a chance, don't forget to pop into Jayes. During 2009, we have had a turnover of over 400 pieces through the galleries, cafes and gardens. Most of these will never be seen again in Molong so if you missed out during the year, well, sigh, you just missed out!

Artworks don't stay long in the gallery, so make it a new year's pledge to get along to Jayes on a regular basis next year. You will be inspired!

Merry Christmas to all of you!

Opening a grand success!

The opening night for Di Smith and Edwina Riddell's latest artworks was a resounding success with many attending and several works now sold.

Friends and artlovers combined to show their support for these two emerging artists at Jayes.

 

Di's works glow from the walls with their rich colours and fresh brushstrokes. The works draw you in as you contemplate Di's free approach and heightened sense of colour that brings new light to daily objects.

Edwina's works are gentle and subtle descriptions of the dancer Nijinsky. Her style is as light as a feather in the same vein as the dancer she illustrates so capably. Her pencil lines bring movement to the works. These are beautiful images.

"City / Country"

“Life’s Pecking Order” by Katie Barton & 

"Big Smoke" by James Seymour 

Exhibition Opening: Friday 15 May 6.30  pm 

Exhibition Dates: 15 May - 17 June 

Both surprising and challenging, the works  of two contemporary artists at Jayes Gallery provide an insight to the modern mind. 

The works are as different to each other as work can be; the bright and cheerful pastiches of Katie Barton bouncing off the dark and sombre works of new artist, James Seymour."Big Smoke" by James Seymour.

"Issa Chooks" by Katie Barton

The small collection of works contained within James "Big Smoke" Series are strong and commanding of our full attention. This young man has a big future ahead of him in the arts as these thought provoking images contain all the elements that are required for success. They bring you to a halt, demand that you reflect on them and draw you into their smoky images of contained raw energy. James says of his series "In essence, this body of work is a document of the shift between town and city life. I have lived in the country town of Bathurst my whole life up until moving to the city this year, I found the change both challenging and invigorating. My works can be seen as snapshots of the city and the encounters I have had within it.  Alternatively, they can be viewed as metaphorical landscapes which describe the space between the city and my hometown."

"Big Smoke" Series by James Seymour

The second collection of works "Life's Pecking Order", and exhibited in the Main Gallery are from well known Central West artist, Katie Barton. Her works have been shown in solo shows successfully throughout the region especially in Mudgee and Wellington. Katie has been awarded for her highly original works and statements on country life. 

Katie says of her upcoming exhibition "This is not an exhibition just about chooks but chooks symbolize beautifully the natural order of how humans and animals interact with each other. We all have our place in society and more particularly, with our friends, families and communities – sometimes we accept our position and sometimes we reject and fight it or it just changes as life does. Our Isa Brown chooks fascinate me – the way they assert themselves with the dogs and each other. They have survived a few massacres where other breeds haven’t and newcomers always have to earn their place in the pen before they’re accepted. All the working dogs have their ranking by age, strength and personality. Our Maltese Terrier is the smallest of the clan but the bossiest and seems to ignore all the rules. This exhibition is a small representation of the “pecking order” in my immediate environment at home and general observations of this theme, conveyed in mixed media works on paper and acrylic paintings on canvas."

Jayes Gallery is a major destination and gallery that features regular solo exhibitions by regional artists of note. You can peruse the current exhibition in our main gallery, or take a stroll in the sculpture garden. Join us for a wood fired pizza or dine in fine manner in the restaurant. There is also a smalls gallery for new and upcoming artists and a gift shop. 

Take an afternoon and relax, enjoy, indulge at Jayes Gallery & Cafe, Gidley Street in Molong (follow the Brown Signs)

Contemporary Realist Landscapes by Denis Bradley

Our first solo show for the 2009 season will be from artist, Denis Bradley. Although this is Denis's first solo show, he is no newcomer to the arts with a long career spanning many years.

 

He has been included in many group exhibitions and is well established with a clear style of his own. His love of the land shines through these works to communicate his connection with 'place' to the viewer. Strong works, colourful and bold!

Denis is a local having grown up at "Jindalee" at Borenore so the influence of Mt Canobolas and the extraordinary landscape of this region was already well integrated within his artistic sensibility at a young age. Recent years have been spent around South Coast which has led him to a wider influence.

We invite you to the opening on Sunday 8 February at 2.30 in the Main Gallery or if you wish, you can share a lunchoen with Denis in the Cafe from 12.30 (bookings are essential for lunch though).

"Turkey in Molong" by Ada Clarke

Jayes opened their new program of solo exhibitions with an exceptional crowd on Sunday 24 2008.

Over 40 people attended to see this latest exhibition of wonderful and expressive works by Ada Clark "Turkey in Molong". Ada, an amazing painter who wields a brush with such ease and with such an great sense of colour, brings us her collection straight from the Turkish Embassy in Canberra.

Her views on Turkey need to be seen up close to be appreciated so come along and see this wonderful show before it closes on September 15.

We are open Wednesday thru to Sunday every week!