Media & Press Release
Press Release October 10, 2015
The “Creative Five”: June McCotter, Judy Goodman, Kate Dohle, Linda Howe and Helenna Dohle, will be filling the entire gallery space with their wonderful collection of artwork.
November 2015 Exhibition“Creative Five”The “Creative Five”: June McCotter, Judy Goodman, Kate Dohle, Linda Howe and Helenna Dohle, will be filling the entire gallery space with their wonderful collection of artwork. “Beauty is everywhere and as artists we interpret that beauty, whether it is found in the grace of a falling leaf, the burnt edges of a flower or a kaleidoscope of cloud formations. Our work is both a physical manifestation of our experiences found in nature and the spiritual guidance therein. Through our life travels we have shaped our path as artists which has led to a true and authentic understanding of ourselves and the source of Art. Learning to trust and remain open to a genuine place of inspiration and changes brought with each of us. Every journey, relationship and experience has sculpted our nature and provided a plethora of inspiration for each artists work. As each piece is created, this invisible thread creates a life-quilt, the work becomes a reflection of their own odyssey and an oracle through which the observer may glimpse their own pilgrimage. This is the inspired impetus behind the artists work and what unceasingly their heart, their art, their life.” Opening Night: Friday 6th November 2015, from 6pm $5.00 entry includes Hot & Cold Supper Wine will be served by Kingsley Grove Estate Live Entertainment The exhibition will remain in the Wondai Regional Art Gallery throughout the month of November 2015. The Wondai Regional Art Gallery is Open 7 days a week, 10.00am till 4.00pm. Free Entry. Telephone: 07 4168 5926 or email wondaiartgallery@southburnett.qld.gov.au
Link To South Burnett Regional Council Press Release Here!
Press Release July 3, 2014
Sunshine Coast artists Lori Sedgman and June McCotter support each other, inspire each other and are the featured artists for July at the Wondai Art Gallery.
Sunshine Coast artists Lori Sedgman and June McCotter support each other, inspire each other and are the featured artists for July at the Wondai Art Gallery.
The pair will be filling the whole gallery with a wonderful collection of artwork. Both June and Lori work mainly with acrylic in both traditional and abstract styles. June has her own art gallery at the Big Pineapple on the Sunshine Coast and has been a Friend of the Wondai Gallery for many years. In 2011, she won the gallery’s Acquisitive Art prize. Lori Sedgman, from Woombye, has art studios in Melbourne and Sydney. The pair are passionate about their art and both have over 30 years experience.
They’ll both be at the opening night from 6:00pm tomorrow (July 4). The $5.00 entry fee includes hot and cold supper and punch. Wine will be served by local winery and there’ll also be live entertainment.
Kidz Corner this month will feature artworks from St Patrick’s Primary School at Nanango (June McCotter is a past student).
Link To southburnett.com.au Press Release Here!
Press Release May 18 - June 7, 2012
JUNE MCCOTTER Out From Down Under & Beyond:
Fine Art From Australia and New Zealand
Reception: Thursday May 24, 2012 6-8 PM
June McCotter is a well-established Australian artist who paints luminous abstract landscapes with mixed media on canvas. McCotter captures the fleeting, ethereal essence of her subjects, exploring the colors and moods of nature in her homeland. Whether she depicts a drought in the Australian outback or heavy rains, her work possesses an exquisite elegance and brevity that beautifully conveys emotion. "Painting is my only way of communicating intimate reactions to nature, life and the world around me," she explains. The moods in McCotter's work are primarily created through her use of color. She works mainly with the warm colors that are prevalent in her region, subduing or intensifying them for dramatic effect. Individual paintings keep to a limited palette in order to strengthen the emotional message, and the overall effect is lucid and moving.
June McCotter grew up on a cattle station in Australia, and her experiences there have inspired much of the creative energy that forms her art. Currently living and working in the Sunshine Coast, her work has been exhibited in numerous group and solo exhibitions.
Link To Agora Gallery Press Release Here!