The Nundle Art Exhibition was on again this weekend running Friday 11 for a gala opening and continuing Saturday and Sunday. This was my first experience assisting with the organisation of this event and I am sure I will have lots of suggestions for updates and improvements to next years event in the hope that the show will continue to grow and not only raise money for the CWA Building here in town but support and encourage artists in this harsh economic climate.
Judge this year was well known artist Phillip Pomroy who gave a detailed critique of all paintings winning awards. It is always interesting to hear how the judge comes to a decision – helps if you think he has lost the plot with his decision on one or two pieces….but thats art and everyone has a different opinion.
Entry numbers were down this year but there was still a good turnout as you will see from the following photos which were taken during the setting up stage – as you will realise when you see the cobweb broom etc!
Results:
Section 1—Traditional, Any Medium
1st Graham S Cox, East Maitland “From Leura: late afternoon”
Highly Commended John Shields, Richmond “ At the Foot of the Range”
Commended Merv Hickson, Tamworth “The Catch”
Commended Noeline Millar, Norah Head “ Country Landscape”
Section 2—Contemporary, Any Medium
1st Robert Dempsey, Nundle “The Hunt”
Highly Commended Noeline Millar, Norah Head “Waiting for Graeme”
Highly Commended Robert Robertson, Tamworth “Cyril Saw Most of It”
Highly Commended Gail Edmonds, Woolwich “Outback Ranges”
Highly Commended Geoff Norris, Currabubula “Piallaway Morning”
Commended Val Egan, Gunnedah “Still Life”
Section 3—Watercolour
1st (Tie) Melody Stewart, Charmhaven “Sculptor’s Dream”
Melody Stewart, Charmhaven “Lanoline Timbers”
Highly Commended Beryl Crofts, Saratoga “Iris Harmony
Commended Beryl Crofts, Saratoga “Provence Village (Sault)”
Section 4—Pastel & Drawing
1st Graham S Cox, East Maitland “Dreaming Summer”
Highly Commended Melody Stewart, Charmhaven “Terreel Exposed”
Commended Catriona Adams, Nundle “Step Back in Time”
Commended Nancy Hunt, Narrabri “Bowls”
Section 5—Sculpture
1st Krysten Walker Cox, E. Maitland “Girl”
Highly Commended Bronwyn Goodridge, Woolomin “Contemplation”
Highly Commended Bronwyn Goodridge, Woolomin “Refurbed”
Highly Commended Bronwyn Goodridge, Woolomin “Relaxation”
Highly Commended Bronwyn Goodridge, Woolomin “Venus Torso”
Section 6a—Colour Photography
1st Nikki Kenwrick, Tamworth “Oh Shit!”
Highly Commended J ohn Thorpe, Quirindi “Cowaramup Bay, WA”
Section 6b—Black & White Photography
1st Nikki Kenwrick, Tamworth “Waiting”
Highly Commended Wendy Davidson, Quirindi “For Arts Sake”
Commendedq Catriona Adams, Nundle “The Wharf”
Section 7—Pat Hill Memorial for artists living within 80km of Nundle
1st Magda Wordsworth, Warral “Carnivale”
For those interested in entering the 2012 Art Exhibition keep an eye on http://www.nundle.org.au/ for schedule and entry form.
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