Cambodia inspires the work of a fine artist!

 A completely new show of works by a meticulous artist with a similar eye to Jeffery Smart but not yet recognised, Matthew Begg brings us inspired works of his journeys to Cambodia.

The gallery is keen to see these works hanging in our wonderful exhibition space and opening on March 30 in Gallery One. We believe this young and emerging artist has a huge career ahead of him as he already has a good track record and is developing his work by constant hard work and a clear mind. more

"The Blue Wall"

"Ching Neas - Floating Village"

Alongside Matthew and in Gallery Two, exhibiting recent works, Connie Eales is inspired by her love of music and the violin she once played. These are thoughtful artworks with the soul of a musician flowing through her colours and forms. more

"Duet with a Ghost"

Exhibition opens: Friday 30 March 2012 at 6.00 pm

Exhibition runs: 30 March – 29 April 2012   

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!

"Beyond the Great Divide" - Julie Williams & Hui Selwood

Hui Selwood has offered the following statement:

My cohort Julie Williams was offered a show at Jayes Gallery Molong and told me ‘Jayes’ has a wonderful sculpture garden that would suit my work and that I should join her for the show, after some reconnaissance work I absolutely agreed and did so.

Trained in art at the National Art School I’ve been exhibiting in Sydney and participating in many major sculpture prizes over the past fifteen years including being a finalist in ‘Sculpture by the Sea’ seven times and awarded the ‘Sawmillers Sculpture Prize’

In 2003 I acquired the Embleton and Weir Cordial Factory at Hill End, with the intention of setting up a studio. In the last few years I have been designing and building studios and renovating the Cordial Factory. Hill End is a historic gold mining town, located in the central tablelands of New South Wales, near Bathurst. In the 1940’s, artists such as Russell Drysdale, Donald Friend, Jean Bellette, Paul Haefliger and Magaret Olley lived and worked there. The decades proceeding enticed other artists such as John Olsen, Brett Whiteley, John Firth-Smith and many more to spend time there working and this is the case to the present day.

Abstract compositions in the materials of metal and wood, predominate my work although I will work in any material that I feel is necessary. The sculptural compositions for this show ‘Beyond the Great Divide’ at Jayes Gallery acknowledge an architectural quality, which stems from my interest in design, architecture and construction. These works continue to investigate architectural ideas and design with the emphasis on the vertical, referencing totems and figures. The totem is a subject, which has occupied me for years. Intrigued by the totems from various cultures and civilisations. My interest in the totem extends to the totem pole, where not only a connection has been established with my interest in architectural references but also with the figure, the quasi-representation of our selves. Questioning the need for humans to erect tall vertical structures from the times of Stonehenge to the modern high rise. There lies a curious parallel, the evolutionary steps of man from the horizontal to the vertical. These works are a response to totems from the past, contemporary architecture and to modern art.

Hui Selwood

STRENGTH CONTRAST BOLDNESS - JOIN US ON 25 FEB TO START THE NEW SEASON!

STRENGTH CONTRAST & BOLDNESS GALVANISES IN ONE EXHIBITION

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.

2012 is shaping up to be an exciting year!

Hi everyone

Jayes Gallery Cafe & Sculpture Gardens re-opened on 18 January with many changes over the end of the year. The outdoor alfresco area has been refurbished and provides a shady place to find respite from the summer sun with a cool drink or coffee on those lazy afternoons. You can take a stroll around the sculpture garden or a look through the galleries.

The cafe now features a new menu with foods from the regions' finest chefs, main meals from the kitchen of Michael Manners and treats by Shaun Arantz of Racine. As well, Adelaide Harris, chef and fine food writer is preparing delicious cakes to be served with our Lavazza Coffees! So if you are looking for something scrumptious, pop in today!

Gallery 1 has a selection of works from the stockroom and our stable of the regions' fine artists along with glass by Keith Rowe and ceramics by Marjo Carter.

Gallery 2 will become our aboriginal section in the near future as Jayes now has a range of local aboriginal art works and craft items.

The Gift Shop has funky brooches from Sugden and Hamilton, silversmithing from Sarah Whitlock along with a range of interesting pieces sourced from around Australia. A new range in of silk and felt scarves in bright colours and children's clothes hand made by Sambience.

We will continue to promote the fine art and food of the Mt Canobolas region throughout the coming year with our 2012 calendar of solo shows already firmly in place. We look forward to an exciting year ahead and will be happy to see you at Jayes.