It's another fabulous month of new exhibitions at MAG in March. All 4 artists will be at ourMeet the Artistopening event onSunday 2nd March at 2pmand keen to discuss their work and practice. And in Gallery 2 artist Sharman Feinberg is bringing her sketch book and will be drawing in situ in the gallery. Do come along for an interesting afternoon and enjoy a drink and nibbles!
In Gallery 1"Inkpot Alchemy" features subtly layered textile works, paintings, artist books and delicate floating forms from 2 individual artists, Dijanne Cevaal and Cheryl Cook. The artists utilise the natural inks they have made from collected garden vegetation & fallen leaf litter in their individual responses, transformed through painting, printmaking and embroidery. Their works are inspired by the complexity of nature and our existence within it. The inks offer wonderful surprises, reminding us that we are part of nature, not in control of nature and at the forefront of their individual works is their awe of nature and sustainability in practice.
Cheryl Cook has exhibited both locally in Gippsland since 2010 and internationally in the UK specifically. After nine years of study, she is a Fellow of Creative Textiles (London, UK) and has been teaching felting and art since 2007.
Dijanne Cevaal has completed residencies in France (Château de Chassy), India (The Stitching Project) and Boneca de Atauro (East Timor). She also has curated many international travelling exhibitions and recently curatedGathered Threads, an exhibition showcasing textile artists in a gallery close to her home in Gippsland. Cevaal has staged a number of solo exhibitions in Europe and Australia and has been the Invited Guest at dedicated Textile/Quilt fairs in Europe and Australia.
In Gallery 2Sharman Feinberg's bold paintings of flowers are shimmering with intense saturated colour in her exhibition "Say it with Flowers". The artist statement sums up her exhibition in this way: "Flowers are symbols of love, joy, hope, gratitude, peace and loss. They hold our memories. Their beauty inspires creativity. Many poets have written about flowers and a small selection of these poems accompany the paintings in this exhibition. Through each piece, Feinberg asks the viewer to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the simple but profound beauty of nature."
Feinberg holds a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) and a Master of Visual Arts, Monash University and Feinberg’s thesis for her Master of Visual Arts was ‘Flowers and their symbolism throughout history.’
Gallery 3features the small jewel-like paintings of Christopher Wray in "Landscape Transitions" with a particular focus on urban and rural environments.
Wray has a Bachelor of Laws degree (Melbourne) and Graduate Diploma in Art History from Monash University (1998), attended the Still Life Summer School at the National Art School Sydney (2004) has been a finalist in the Waverley-Woollahra 9x5 Landscape Prize (2024, 2020, and, in 2018, Highly Commended) He was also a finalist in the 2023 Quadrant Art Gallery Feelgood Art Prize and the 2022 Brunswick Street Gallery Small Paintings Art Prize. He has taken part in several solo and group exhibitions including solo exhibitions at Meeniyan Art Gallery in 2010 and 2022.
Join us as we celebrate the richness and diversity of artistic expression. Each exhibition promises a unique perspective, inviting you to reflect, question, and marvel at the boundless creativity of these incredible artists.
Warm regards,
The MAG Team
MARCH 2025 EXHIBITIONS
On until March 31st 2025
Inkpot Alchemy Cheryl Cook and Dijanne Ceeval
Images courtesy of artists: Top image: Cheryl Cook - Blue Light, felt, silk, natural inks, 2024 (study) Lower image: Dijanne Cevaal - Gum Leaf, textile, natural ink, 2024 (study)
Say it with Flowers Sharman Feinberg
Image courtesy of artist Sharman Feinberg, Posy of Early Spring Flowers, Acrylic on Board, 2023
Landscape Transitions Christopher Wray
Image courtesy of artist Christopher Wray, Christmas Hills from Yarra Glen, Oil on Board, 2023
MEET THE ARTISTS
We welcome you to join us in a celebration of the beautiful works of our 4 artists this month at our opening "Meet the Artist" event onSunday 2nd March 2025 at 2pm.The exhibition continues to Monday 31st March closing on that final day at 1pm.
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
APRIL 2025 Gallery One:Regina Dudek -Fit for a Queen.Unique assemblage sculpture and jewellery pieces from the artist's vast collection of vintage relics and artifacts.
Gallery Two:Ross Garner -The Art of Nature.Photographs of Australian flora and landscape in celebration of shape, colour and texture.
Gallery Three:Ross Garner -Nomads of Rajasthan.Photographs of nomads of the Indian Rajasthan Desert.
MAY 2025 Gallery One:Ruth Bruten and Hollie Nair- Multimedia works that are responses to themes of motherhood, womanhood and humanity.
Gallery Two:MAG Volunteers- Celebration exhibition of volunteer's artworks coinciding with National Volunteers week.
Gallery Three:Cathy Ferguson- The atmospheric beauty of gums and their place in the landscape.
VISIT THE GALLERY SHOP
PURCHASE THE PERFECT GIFT
The Gallery Shop displays a wonderful selection of unique artworks and cards suitable as gifts or special treats for you. We showcase over 60 talented artists working in fields ranging from textiles, jewellery, metal and wood work, ceramics, pottery, painting and photography. The shop invites visitors to enjoy time browsing while visiting our beautiful and diverse gallery displays.
Image: Artwork display in Meeniyan Art Gallery shop. Photograph by Chris Beehag.
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