Saturday 7 - Saturday 28 September 2024

Colours of the Country

Wed - Sun 11am - 3pm
Everglades Gallery

The paintings for this exhibit, numbering approximately 40, represent both studio and plein air works in various mediums, including oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolour.

Both artists call the Blue Mountains home and are inspired by the forms, textures and colours of the trees, cliff faces and sky that is unique to this part of the country.

The works of these well-known landscape artists form a visual tribute to the beauty of the greater Blue Mountains region. Corinne works in oils, often in the open, or plein air, aiming to capture the grandeur of the Mountains and Capertee Valley area. Owen’s images of the Blue Mountains’ dramatic escarpments and local trees explore the textural effects of watercolour with pastels, charcoal, acrylic and oils.

After viewing these incredible works, step out to make the most of Everglades House & Gardens. Enjoy sweeping views of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains, while strolling through the beautifully maintained gardens and exploring the beautifully restored Art Deco house. On weekends, stop for a delicious Devonshire Tea in the tea rooms.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NGURRA

The City of the Blue Mountains is located within the Ngurra (Country) of the Dharug and Gundungurra peoples. MTNS MADE recognises that Dharug and Gundungurra Traditional Owners have a continuous and deep connection to their Country and that this is of great cultural significance to Aboriginal people, both locally and in the region. For Dharug and Gundungurra People, Ngurra takes in everything within the physical, cultural and spiritual landscape – landforms, waters, air, trees, rocks, plants, animals, foods, medicines, minerals, stories and special places. It includes cultural practice, kinship, knowledge, songs, stories and art, as well as spiritual beings, and people: past, present and future. Blue Mountains City Council pays respect to Elders past and present while recognising the strength, capacity and resilience of past and present Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Blue Mountains region.