"ECLECTICA COLLECTICA" OPENING

The superb weather of the Central West here in Molong gave a wonderful backdrop to the opening of the exhibition.  The opening talk from Rex Irwin amused those present and was followed with questions from the floor giving everyone an insight into the art world today.

 Libby Oldham introducing Rex Iwin

 Rex Irwin

"ECLECTICA COLLECTICA"

An exhibition of works to be opened by Rex Irwin of Olsen Irwin Gallery on Saturday 27th April 2013 at 11.30am. The exhibition features the works of:

Jonathan Delafield Cook, Sam Fullbrook,
Francisco Goya, Guy Maestri, Robert Malherbe,
Luke Sciberras, Fred Williams and Joy Engelman,
Tim Winters, Josephine Jagger-Manners,
Julie Williams, Michael Carroll, Jaq Davies,
Glenn Hoyle, Ken Hutchinson and Hui Selwood

Opening is $40 pp and includes a light lunch.

RSVP by Friday 19th April 2013
Bookings essential phone: 02 6366 9093

Rex will entertain guests and art lovers as he opens the show and will answer your questions from the floor.

"The First Summer Rose"

Robert Malherbe 

"Bridal Track - Tu ron River with Justine"

Luke Sciberras 

 "Araluen II"

Guy Maestri

"A CHAT WITH REX IRWIN" 27th APRIL, 2013

On Saturday 27th April at 11.30 am Rex Irwin will be opening a collaborative exhibition with artists from the stable of Oslen Irwin and Jayes Gallery.  This will be followed by a light lunch in the Sculpture Garden.  Bookings are essential $40 a head, limited seating.

The exhibition will feature works from Luke Sciberras, Sam Fullbrook, Guy Maestri, etchings by Fred Williams and new works from Leila Jeffreys also featuring Joy Engelman, Josephine Jagger Manners, Tim Winters, Jaq Davies, Julie Williams.

Floor talks a huge success at opening of show!

Hi everyone

Last Saturday's opening was a huge success with art lovers and artists from as far away as Sydney attending the gallery and sculpture gardens. 

JULIE WILLIAMS:

The strong works of Julie Williams have a presence that describes the Hill End landscape with it's dark moods scattered with the ephemeral ruins of historic buildings. This is an exhibition that draws you in and keeps giving new meaning with every visit. The works need time to contemplate and grow. 

Julie's floor talk is well worth listening too as it allows the viewer to gain an insight into how the artist sees this landscape and transposes meaning to canvas.

HUI SELWOOD:

Imposing sculptures by Hui Selwood dominate the garden and would make an impressive addition to any garden or foyer. These are large iconic works in black metal, statements that anchor any place that they located within. "Vortex" shown above was a finalist in Sculptures by the Sea. Referencing the totem pole, it is an architectural piece that commands attention.

The floor talk given by Hui at the gallery gives a deeper appreciation for this sculptor's important works and the depth of knowledge that he, as an artist, draws from to create. Enjoy.

This exhibition closes on Sunday 25 March 2012 at 4 pm so there is still time to come to the gallery and see the works. All welcome!

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With references from Brancusi and Giacometti in strong sculptural totemic forms through to interpretations of the landscape around Hill End, the opening show for 2012 is a strong and inspired collection of highly desirable artworks from two well recognised artists, Julie Williams and Hui Selwood.

Julie works by applying heavily contrasted layers of paint with the fine lines of ghostly heritage buildings that evoke a deep response in the viewer. Against these, the works of Hui Selwood, stand as totemic forms that imply the presence of souls among the ruins.

This is a natural alliance between 2 artists and friends who work from the heartland of the gold rush in Hill End near Bathurst NSW.

Julie Williams - Painter
My art practice primarily involves using painting as a problem solving experience to produce contemporary works with historical references.  The works, which explore relationships between the landscape and the built environment, are a combination of immediate responses to specific sites and ideas developed in the studio. http://jayespressroom.blogspot.com.au/

Hui Selwood – Sculptor
Abstract compositions in the materials of metal and wood, predominate my work. The sculptural compositions acknowledge an architectural quality, which stems from my interest in design, architecture and construction. MORE:

The gallery director and staff at Jayes Gallery look forward to seeing you at the gallery during 2012. We have been working hard to bring you the region's finest artists and sculptors and will continue to do this throughout 2012. See you at the gallery soon.