Cocoon Gallery Exhibition Launch: Thursday 4^th November, 5.30 – 6.30pm. All welcome

Tom Gibbs was born in Margaret River, and has always been interested in plants flowers and insects. His home has a big Permaculture garden which is home to flowers, veg and fruit trees as well as native birds and possums, chickens and a beehive. His work is inspired by some of the plants that he finds in the backyard. This body of work consists of acrylic paintings, pencil sketches, prints and photos taken and developed himself of trees and flowers at the organic gardens. Several artworks include calendulas, his mums favourite flower, both depicted in acrylics and used to print combined with coloured inks. Tom likes to sketch in his garden and work on larger works in his light filled kitchen. He likes the Impressionists’ style- particularly Paul Cezanne’s still life’s and Monet’s use of colour. Tom is also a skateboarder and enjoys more graphic designs, collages and printing. He has also produced some carved wooden pieces and pottery that is on display in this exhibition. He hopes eventually to use this love of working with his hands to pursue a career in carpentry.

Arworks are for sale and the community is invited to share in the excitement of the official launch on Thursday 4th November where light refreshments will be provided with the opportunity to meet the artist. RSVP to Email: BettysGarden74@outlook.co

The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists is in the entry to the Margaret River Library and will be on display until 23rd December. The Library is an easily accessible venue.