Gatakers Artspace to showcase four new exhibitions

Gatakers Artspace in Maryborough will be a hub of artistic innovation and social commentary, with four creative new exhibitions opening this week (Friday 2 August).

Fraser Coast Regional Council arts spokesperson Sara Diana Faraj said the exhibitions will take you on a thought-provoking journey, allowing you to see life through a taxi driver's eyes and see innovative artworks made from traditional textiles.

“These exhibitions will not only celebrate creativity but also address pressing social issues, including corporate burnout and mental health issues,” she said.

“By shining a light on these important topics, the aim is to inspire dialogue and reflection within the community.

“The new exhibitions are all part of Council’s commitment to create connected communities through our places, spaces and people.”

Cr Faraj said Gatakers Artspace was a community gallery committed to supporting the professional development of our local artists and providing them with opportunities to display newly created work.

“With four new exhibitions on display in the Gallery, we offer something for everyone and shine the spotlight on some of our fantastic local artists,” she said.

“Our youngest artist is just nine years old and has been dubbed the pint-sized Picasso.  Lucinda Dumont from Gin Gin will be showcasing 40 vibrant and unconventional works on canvas.

“The Hervey Bay Spinners, Weavers and Fibre Artists will also be showing how traditional textile and fibre work and how it can be adapted for the 21st century.

“Entry to Gatakers Artspace is free so we encourage everyone to take the opportunity to check out the new exhibitions while they are on display from 2 August to 15 September.”

The four exhibitions in the Gatakers Artspace Gallery include:

• On a Limb, is a solo exhibition from Jamie Congdon who lives and works as a taxi driver in Redcliffe.  His practice focuses on the world around him including taxi trips, both as a visual artist and as a taxi driver. August 2 – September 15.
• Stefano Guseli: A Trilogy – Cultural Diversity, Quietude of Profit & Woman in White, an exhibition with a variety of mediums using three main themes – cultural diversity, corporate burnout and mental health issues.  August 2 – September 15.
  Join Stefano for an ‘Artist in Conversation’ as he shares the stories behind his artworks.  August 3 from 11am – 11:30am.  Register Here.
• Faces, an exhibition of over 40 vibrant and unconventional works on canvas by 9-year-old Lucinda Dumont.  August 2 – September 15.
• Hervey Bay Spinners, Weavers and Fibre Artists:   Traditional Textiles in the 21st Century, works presented are in the form of weaving, spinning, knitting and stitching using a large range of fibres and yarns.  August 2 – September 15.

These artists will also be hosting three workshops during August.

• 2 Day NUNO Felting Workshop with Anita Johnson. August 3 from 9am – 4:30pm.  Register Here.
• Advanced Picture to Weaving Workshop with Ursula Stehle.  August 9 from 9am – 4pm.  Register Here.
• Two-Day Beginner and Refresher Weaving Workshop with Ursula Stehle.  August 10 from 9am – 4pm.  Register Here.

Gatakers Artspace is located at 311 Kent Street in Maryborough and is open 9.30am to 3.30pm Tuesdays to Fridays and 9.30am to 2pm weekends including public holidays.

More information is available at https://gatakers.ourfrasercoast.com.au/