JOY is a pathway for young artists
Malcolm Harding, Constituent Parts, oil on canvas, 91cm x 71cm. $950
Malcolm Harding, Yvonne Kiely, Jon Dorne and Rose Burke are included in the JOY exhibition as established local artists. Their presence illuminates some of the pathways available to young artists and they animate JOY with additional colour and energy.
Malcolm Harding paints in hues of gold and rich crimson, emerald green and cerulean blue, creating magnificent otherworlds you might enter and never want to leave.
Jon Dorne’s Boab Tree is a supernaturally joyful, mosaic-like artwork that fully lights-up the room. No electricity needed.
The use of Japanese ink in Yvonne Kiely’s Naked Banksia gives the Australian subject matter an unexpected Zen quality which is both calming and delightful.
The three-dimensional representation of coral, cockatoos & kookaburras by Rose Burke is art in fused glass. They’re highly original, eye-catching and often cheeky.
Special mention in this post for Luke Baker, who earlier this year won the Luminance Emerging Artists Prize (age category 15-25). Luke earned himself a spot in the JOY exhibition as part of his prize. He painted three artworks, beautiful depictions of Port Macquarie scenes we know and love. Luke Baker profile.
