Striking art branches out

FESTIVAL Art director Karina Devine says this year’s ‘Mamma Mia’ theme has injected some poignant emotion into the Tree Jumper artworks, with many artists carefully considering the mother-child relationship angle.
“The Tree Jumper exhibition is always colourful and often quite humorous but this year, it has been delightful to see some very thought-provoking artworks,” Ms Devine said.
“All of our Tree Jumper artists are to be congratulated on their creations and how they have embraced the theme and our much loved festival.”
The Tree Jumper exhibition was judged by Lyn Baxter and Sue Ford – Queensland president and vice president of Australian Textile Arts and Surface Design Association.
Locally in Warwick’s region and surrounds, everyone from the members of Warwick’s croquet club, Landcare group or Rose City Writers to Girl Guides or local accountant and florist have joined the town’s decade long Jumpers and Jazz Festival revolution.
Last night’s launch saw around 200 guests including Queensland Health Minister and local Southern Downs state member, Lawrence Springborg, Southern Downs Mayor Peter Blundell, tree jumper artists, local business operators, sponsors and festival friends gather at Warwick Art Gallery to hear the winner’s announcement.
The Warwick Art Gallery courtyard was yarn-bombed to perfection and hip Australian jazz band, SCAT performed on stage throughout the evening while guests wandered in and out of the Portraits of a tea cosy exhibition.
Although the weather was unusually warm, guests took the opportunity to dress for the occasion in quirky woollens and winter fashion and they weren’t afraid to dabble with colour.
Guests sipped on Clovely Estate wines and were treated to a hearty and warming supper of locally catered gourmet pasta dishes served up in noodle boxes followed by cheese platters.
Bonfire night
Residents are reminded to join in the Winter in Killarney Bonfire Night this Saturday. The event features decorated fire drums, giant centrepiece bonfire, live band and fireworks to really warm winter. Rug up, bring chairs or picnic blanket and enjoy mulled wine, damper and stew, fondue or hot chocolates served by local community groups. Killarney’s town trees are also rugged up for the occasion with craft installations.
When: Saturday, 27 July 2013, from 4pm-9pm
Where: Killarney Polocrosse Fields, cnr Acacia and Willow Street, Killarney
Cost: $10 per person
For further information about Warwick’s 10th annual Jumpers & Jazz Festival program including accommodation enquiries, visitwww.jumpersandjazz.com or telephone: (07) 4661 9073.