‘Magical Places and Fairy Faces’ is a joint exhibition on display at the Artworks Station gallery, in the Ann-Marie O’Callaghan room.
It features the paintings of Roz Wilson complemented by the sculptural works of Patty Moxham.
This is the first public exhibition for Roz, and it opened on 11 November. Indeed, a night to remember, with an enthusiastic group of guests eager to purchase some of these intriguing works.
So, an invitation to have morning tea in the studio surrounded by her work and with a beautiful vista to the garden beyond, was an opportunity not to be missed.
Roz began her serious arts practice some 15 years ago when she found she had free time on her hands for a change, and she decided to explore her long-held inclinations for art.
‘I have always admired Watercolour,’ Roz Wilson revealed, ‘when I was able to devote time to art this was the medium I approached first.’
Starting with small postcard sized scenes gave her instant reward for her effort. Roz took a basic watercolour course and set out working depicting familiar scenes and places, often working from photographs.
After attending a Bellingen Camp Creative she found it reinforced her knowledge and introduced new ideas, and Roz returns whenever she can. Roz has now reached a place in her arts practice where she confidently shares her knowledge to others, holding workshops at Artworks and for the Granite Belt Art Trail.
Passing on the joy of creating art has become an important part of Roz’s own work. Her lively, colourful works depict an innate sense of surprise at the natural world around her.
Over time Roz has explored different mediums saying acrylic media has allowed her to be less constrained. Her works encompass drawing and charcoal works as well and for some time Roz has taken commissions.
Travelling and seeing new places provides ample subject matter and her travel art set is always nearby to capture those memorable times. When asked how she chooses subjects Roz explained that she gathers photographs and ideas in a folder, choosing appropriate ones to suit her mood and desired medium.
How long does it take to complete a work? ‘It depends on what I am painting and if it is acrylic or watercolour.’
Her first exhibition embodies works from 10years and they were chosen to match the whimsical feel of Patty’s works.
Roz was quite surprised to be asked to hold a solo exhibition, those of us who have admired her work over the last few years since it began catching the public eye here at the Stanthorpe show, are wondering why it took so long.
In any case it is a delightful exhibition and well worth a look.
The Gallery is on display from 9am to 2pm Saturday and Sunday every week until the Christmas and New Year break and resumes 7 January for its final week!
