Gallery News

Masters with Ian Mastin & Rhyl Hinwood

8/9/2018

Art on Cairncross is proud to present this exhibition with two fine artists. Queensland artist Ian Mastin is a true master of his art. These skillfully crafted still life acrylic paintings convey the play of light spectacularly and are so detailed you feel you could eat the fruit or take a sip out of the glass. Complemented by sculpture by noted Queensland artist Dr. Rhyl Hinwood AM
Exhibition continues until September 30, 2018. All welcome.

Supper is Served by Ian Mastin

The Blues by Rhyl Hinwood

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'Fragments of the Sublime' by Johanna De Maine

2/8/2018

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Art on Cairncross, Maleny presents “Fragments of the Sublime” a new exhibition of exquisite porcelain artworks by Johanna De Maine. Her world-class pieces featuring lustre glazes including gold and intricate sand-etching and enamel, are often inspired by her local environment of the Glasshouse Mountains. However, they are to be found across the globe in major collections from H.M. The Queen to The Porcelain Museum, Jingdezhen in China, as well as in the National Gallery of Australia and Queensland Art Gallery.

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'In the Moment' with Rick Everingham & Eddie Wentorf

8/7/2018

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Noted Queensland painter Rick Everingham and bronze sculptor Eddie Wentorf are the artists in Art on Cairncross's July feature, 'In the Moment'. The exhibition of these works commenced on Saturday July 7th and runs until July 29th. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00am to 5.00pm. All welcome!

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'Earth Connections' by Rex Backhaus-Smith & Rowley Drysdale.

9/6/2018

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'Earth Connections' combines the talents of two senior Queensland artists. Rex Backhaus-Smith & Rowley Drysdale both come from the land. This is evident in their inspired use of earthy colours in their chosen fields of painting and ceramics.
Earth Connections opens on June 9th and continues until June 24th. All welcome!

Rex Backhaus-Smith

Rowley Drysdale

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A feature of Watercolours and Sculpture for May 2018.

5/5/2018

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For the month of May watercolours by James McKay are complemented by the magnificent sculpture by Fiona McCarron and Craig Medson.

The subtlety of the watercolours and the strength of the stone bring this exhibition together.
May 5th to 27th.
Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00am to 5.00pm
Our opening hours are different for the second half of May (from Wednesday 16th).
Wednesday to Friday 11.00am to 3.00pm
Saturday & Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm
Normal trading resumes from June 1st.

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Meet the artists - Judith Laws & Marc Kalifa

13/4/2018

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A group of art lovers gathered to meet Judith Laws and Marc Kalifa on Sunday April 8th for the launch of their feature at Art on Cairncross. 'Colour & Light' features paintings by Judith & glass by Marc and continues until April 29. All welcome!

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'Wild' by Bodo Muche & Cynthia House

4/3/2018

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Art on Cairncross presents 'WILD' our feature for March 2018.
Bronze Sculptures by the late respected Queensland sculptor Bodo Muche and paintings by Sunshine Coast artist Cynthia House depicting animals in the ‘Wild’.
Mostly African with some Australian.

Roar by Bodo Muche

Mortal Combat by Cynthia House

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'A Wonderful Life' by Nan Paterson.

10/2/2018

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Jane and Tony from Art on Cairncross are proud to present the last 'unsold' works by the much loved Queensland artist Nan Paterson. Nan, who died in 2015 aged 92 , was a gifted artist and the family have made this selection of works available for sale.
This feature runs for 2 weeks only from February 13 to 25, 2018.

Nan Paterson 1923 - 2015

  Nan Paterson was a remarkable artist, which is immediately apparent on seeing the quality of her works first-hand. Her inherent artistic ability was honed by the rigours of ‘old-school’ teaching which shows in her discipline towards her art, that allowed her talent to then speak for itself.
   This feature of paintings & drawings is further proof of the importance of essential skills in art & Nan was part of an irreplaceable era of Australian artists with dedication, exacting standards & a strong drawing base.
In this the last feature of unsold work (some never before exhibited) there will be beautifully crafted still life oil paintings alongside a wonderful selection of both framed & unframed nude studies in charcoal, pastel & silverpoint.
Nan enjoyed a wonderful life. She resided in Maleny for many years & is fondly remembered by all who knew her.
    You are invited to come at your leisure to enjoy this stunning collection...or visit our website.

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'Summers Best' - January 2018

2/1/2018

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Jane and Tony would like to wish everyone a prosperous 2018.
We are open throughout the January holidays with a feature called 'Summer's Best'. All the galleries artists are represented in this show.
We look forward to greeting many visitors to the gallery during the holiday season.
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
All welcome.

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Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2018 from Jane & Tony

2/12/2017

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Merry Christmas !
Jane and Tony would like to wish you a safe and Merry Christmas and every good wish for 2018.
Our sincere thanks to you for all your continued support and we look forward to seeing or hearing from you in the coming year. This has been another year of wonderful creativity and exhibitions and naturally, we are looking forward to a very arty new year.
The gallery is OPEN as usual during the festive season,
Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm
(CLOSED Christmas Day & Boxing Day).

Come and visit us at
3 Panorama Place, Cairncross Corner, Maleny, Qld.

We are hoping to take a break from mid-February, but will obviously keep you informed nearer that time.
We have plenty to look forward to in 2018...features by Ian Mastin, Mike Nicholas, Kim Wilson, Bodo Muche, Tom McAulay, John McVeigh-Brown and Cynthia House to name but a few. We shall have features of other artists throughout the year as well and there is always something original and new to enjoy.

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'Different Views' a feature by Sarah Larsen

4/11/2017

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Art on Cairncross is proud to present a feature of paintings by Central Queensland artist Sarah Larsen.
Sarah paints heartfelt, often semi-abstract landscapes based on her home in Central Queensland. In her highly awarded career, she has always taken inspiration from her environment depicting feelings as well as visions, but always with optimism and colour.
This feature continues at Art on Cairncross until November 26th.
We are open Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00am to 5.00pm. All welcome!

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'Showtime' opens to an enthusiastic audience!!

10/10/2017

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Art on Cairncross hosted an enthusiastic crowd on Saturday October 7th for the opening of Ann & Gerry O'Connor's exhibition 'Showtime'.

They were treated to an fine opening speech by Maleny artist Fiona McCarron who has known them for many years.

The exhibition continues until October 29th. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00am to 5.00pm. All welcome!

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'Showtime' by Ann & Gerry O'Connor

6/10/2017

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'Showtime' by Ann & Gerry O'Connor opens on Saturday October 7th at Art on Cairncross, Maleny.
Join us at 3.00pm for the official opening by Maleny artist Fiona McCarron. All welcome!
This remarkable couple have been lifetime partners and share a studio, but have maintained their individual approaches to clay.
Gerry O’Connor works in the Western approach to Raku creating intriguing figures and mesmerising glazes. “It is the branch of ceramics that fires my imagination and suits my personality. I love its directness, vigour and colour. I create more decorative and sculptural items” he explains.
Ann O’Connor uses white clay as the basis for her intricately sculpted figurative works and bright underglazes to great effect. There is joy and mischief in much of it and sheer wonderment at the detail.
“Showtime” is a new collection of works drawn from burlesque to baroque, but also encompasses the meaning of the ceramicists putting themselves on show too. All of it is entertaining and engaging.

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Exquisite Jewellery by Michele Carnie at Art on Cairncross

31/8/2017

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We are very happy to have the work of jeweller Michele Carnie at Art on Cairncross.
Australian born Michele has returned from working in the UK perfecting her craft. Working with sterling silver, she draws her inspiration from the Arts and Crafts movement, with nature supplying ideas for her designs, whilst other designs are free form, evolving step by step during the creative process.

Michele's love of colour shows in her range of gemstone jewellery to complement her silver designs, created using quality semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls from around the world. She prefers to keep her jewellery to individual, one-off pieces, and each piece is made by her own hand.

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'Rust & Lace' by Nathalie Bastier

9/8/2017

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Art on Cairncross presents "Rust & Lace", an exhibition of wall-hanging assemblages by Nathalie Bastier. Predominantly pieces of rusted metal are combined and contrasted with delicate lace or other old items to create artworks of social commentary, balance and new beauty. There is humour and much to discover in each work.
The exhibition opens on Saturday August 12th at 3.00pm (all welcome) and continues until September 17th.
Proud to be part of the Sunshine Coast Horizon Festival.

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Diversity of Land & Spirit - Judith Laws & Rex Backhaus-Smith

8/7/2017

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Rex Backhaus-Smith and Judith Laws are leading Queensland artists and while both are greatly influenced by the landscape, they convey their visions in individually unique ways. Recent travels, including along the Don Quixote trail, have been further inspirations for their new exhibition “Diversity of Land & Spirit”. This is a visually stunning and vibrant collection of paintings, certain to bring joy.
Diversity of Land and Spirit opens on Saturday July 8th at Art on Cairncross, Maleny and continues until July 30th.
Art on Cairncross is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
All welcome

Carnarvon Parrots by Rex Backhaus-Smith

To the Sound of Guitars by Judith Laws

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'Bronzed Aussies' wildlife sculptures by Chris Gavins

10/6/2017

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Chris Gavins has a passion for birdwatching – one might actually call it an obsession. He likes nothing better than driving out West and sitting quietly for hours watching all manner of native birds. These are therefore also his favourite creatures for his beautifully crafted, bronze sculptures. From small scale kookaburras to life-size rainbow bee-eaters, all his works are finely and accurately detailed, but not overworked. Despite the weight of bronze, they convey the lightness of flight or the delicacy of a tiny wren’s leg just perfectly. In this way Chris is sharing his indepth knowledge about birdlife and an added bonus from these trips has been observing lizards, which also feature strongly in his work.
Larger works also incorporate boulder opal collected from trips to Quilpie in Western Queensland.

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Sunshine Coast & Beyond, watercolours by James McKay.

5/5/2017

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South African born watercolourist James McKay is our feature artist for May 2017. His paintings in this exhibition feature the Sunshine Coast and a selection of subjects from around Australia, all beautifully executed and atmospheric.

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ANZACS 2017 by Tom McAulay

22/4/2017

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During this year's ANZAC day period Art on Cairncross is holding a feature of paintings by Queensland artist Tom McAulay.
This is a subject that has always interested Tom, not to glorify war but pay homage to those who fought and died for our freedom.
This feature runs from April 22nd to 30th at Art on Cairncross, Maleny.

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'Imperfect Beauty' by Rowley Drysdale now showing at Art on Cairncross.

7/4/2017

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'Imperfect Beauty' by Rowley Drysdale
April 8 to 30, 2017

Art on Cairncross presents 'Imperfect Beauty', a wood fired ceramics exhibition by Rowley Drysdale.
Rowley Drysdale has been a professional artist for over 25 years with a particular passion for wood-fired ceramics.
His new exhibition “Imperfect Beauty” explores the idea that perfection does not embody beauty, in fact it is the imperfections in things which add to their individuality and allure. From small vessels to intriguing mixed media wall hangings, these works show that beauty is often unexpected, but always inspiring.
About “Imperfect beauty”, Rowley writes;
“On page 100 of the first ceramics textbook I ever read cover to cover, author Robin Hopper
comments on differing perspectives concerning beauty. He argues it’s the imperfections, the
blemishes, on our loved ones’ faces that ultimately attract us.
I use materials and methods that, especially in my medium, don’t always run to script.
Regularly I discover the odd ones out, which take a little longer to comprehend. Perhaps initially it’s an attraction to the subversive, but I’ve noticed these works are more likely to hold one’s
attention ad infinitum than their slick counterparts.
Poet Michael Dransfield (1948-1973) stated it perfectly when he wrote “cherish your freaks and
bastards”.
Hopper, Robin. 1984. The Ceramic Spectrum. Krause. Pennsylvania.”

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Exhibition of Jim Kinch's paintings at Caloundra Chamber of Commerce.

21/3/2017

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Art on Cairncross is hosting an exhibition of paintings by Irish born Jim Kinch at the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce in Bulcock Street, Caloundra.
Jim loved painting people at play whether it be sport or leisure and he always captured movement in his paintings.
Sadly Jim died in late 2016 but I'm sure he would be happy with this particular exhibition of his work.
If you are a member of the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce you can visit any time during office hours. For all others we can organise a viewing for you.
Please contact Art on Cairncross on 07-54296404 for more information.

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First exhibition for 2017 at Art on Cairncross, Maleny.

8/3/2017

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After a busy holiday season and a refurbishment of the gallery we now have our first exhibition for 2017. John McVeigh-Brown has always painted watercolours however moving studio provided him with the opportunity to re-discover his passion for oils, particularly painted with a palette knife. This exhibition entitled 'Homelands' is the first body of work by John that includes oils and watercolours. UK born but now a long term resident in Australia, Homelands shows paintings from both his places of residence.

The exhibition is now showing and continues until March 26th.

The gallery is open from Tuesday to Sunday
from
10am to 5pm

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Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2017 from Jane & Tony.

18/12/2016

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Merry Christmas !
Jane and Tony would like to wish you a safe and merry Christmas and every good wish for 2017.
Our sincere thanks to you for all your continued support and we look forward to seeing or hearing from you in the coming year. This has been another year of wonderful creativity and exhibitions and naturally, we are looking forward to a very arty new year.
The gallery is OPEN as usual during the festive season,
Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm
(CLOSED Christmas Day & Boxing Day).

Come and visit us at
3 Panorama Place, Cairncross Corner, Maleny, Qld.

We are hoping to take a break from mid-February (following a few renovations to the gallery), but will obviously keep you informed nearer that time.
We have plenty to look forward to in 2017...major exhibitions by Rowley Drysdale; Rex Backhaus-Smith & Judith Laws; Ann O'Connor & Gerry O'Connor. We shall have features of other artists throughout the year and there is always something original and new to enjoy.

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There is 'Precious Little' at Art on Cairncross!

6/12/2016

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We have had a very successful opening weekend for our 'Precious Little' exhibition.
It was great to see people braving the heatwave to come into the comfort of the air conditioned gallery.
So why not give away the seething masses at the shopping centre and indulge in something unique for a loved one....or even yourself.
We are continuing the 'bubbles & wrapping' right up until December 24th.
Open - Tuesday to Sunday - 10.00am to 5.00pm
All welcome!
http://www.artoncairncross.com.au/virtual-tour.html

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Leather Masks are 'Taylor Made'.

6/11/2016

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The latest leather masks by Michael Taylor are the feature at Art on Cairncross for November. Michael has been sculpting his unique masks since the 1970's where he began on the west coast of the USA.
Now an Australian resident Michael continues to make new designs and presents this feature of new work at Art on Cairncross. Also in this feature are 2 bronze masks. All welcome.
Gallery open
Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00am to 5.00pm
www.artoncairncross.com.au