The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists Welcomes Amy Thurston-Whiting

Dust: an exhibition by Amy Thurston-Whiting

Amy is a young New Zealander who has fallen in love with Australian wildlife. Passionate about art she has been drawing since she was a young child.

Her exhibition features quirky depictions of animals and mammals exploring dot work, black pen on paper.

Amy has always been interested in producing art that is outside the box. This is why she has called her exhibition DUST. “Dust meaning dots.”

Art calms Amy’s mind. “It’s like being in a loud room, then as soon as my pen hits the paper, the room is quiet and peaceful.”

These framed pen and ink drawings can be viewed in the entry to the Margaret River Library Cocoon Gallery space until the end of June and all artworks are for sale directly from the artist.

The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists Welcomes Jan Harwood

In this exhibition Jan has sought and found her happy place. She has created mixed media works with a focus on the Cyanotype printing technique which uses the sun and elements of leaves and flowers from the local environment.

Jan has dabbled with art over the years but more recently in retirement, she has found time to really explore more fully her favourite mediums and creative processes.

In working towards this exhibition Jan has discarded perfectionism and found expression through her appreciation of the patterns, form, texture and intricate beauty of nature. This exhibition finds her refining printmaking techniques and style to represent this.

“When a leaf drops from the tree in the forest, it is not done nor ‘over’. It continues to evolve and change the structure of its presence.” The works she presents in ‘Reflection’ is her interpretation of that evolution.

The exhibition can be viewed in the entry to the Margaret River Library Cocoon Gallery space until the end of April. Artworks can be purchased through the artist.

 

The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists Welcomes Asta Lander

Elfangels: an exhibition by Asta Lander

When you visit the library next, the Cocoon Gallery will captivate you with the beautiful charcoal drawings of Elfangels by Asta Lander. Each artwork captures a moment in time that evokes an emotional response that is surprising and leaves you wanting to view all the pictures, not just one.

Asta’s story of self acceptance resonates in these creations that are a must see for all art lovers. They represent strength, wisdom, kindness, acceptance, soul and above all love. The artworks are for sale through the artist and she is often at the library and happy to chat to you about her work by prior arrangement.

Elfangels will remain on display until the end of February. Don’t miss it.

 

The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists

Shine: an exhibition by Joanne Armstrong

We would like to welcome Joanne Armstrong into the Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists with her exhibition titled ‘Shine’.

‘Life can be challenging but hardship and the way in which we handle it is what makes us.’ Joanne has poured her life experiences and emotions into the artworks she presents here. These artworks are her first, based on recycling, reusing and repurposing. She obsesses with anything that reflects, refracts or warps light and these elements feature prominently in these collaged mixed media works.

In preparing for this exhibition, Jo has found satisfaction from being thrifty and gratitude in realising her personal resilience and “NEVER give up attitude”. Her hope is to add to this collection and inspire others – you – to keep the faith, even when the going gets tough or when you’re perhaps being tough on yourself. The works are accompanied by a poem titled “Shine”.

The exhibition will be on display until Friday 20th December. The Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists is in the entry to the Margaret River Library.

 

Art by Lynnie Fenty at the Augusta Library

Lynnie has been living in the South West for the past 42 years, after a childhood in California. She graduated from Edith Cowan University in Visual Arts and has been painting ever since. Lynnie’s work is influenced by the many years she spent working at sea, in the Mediterranean and other exotic places in the world. With her paintings, she wants to focus on how beautiful and precious our oceans are and the need to treat them with respect and sustainability.

The subject of little boats can also be viewed as a metaphor, representing transition or movement, the journey our lives can take in sunny times and cloudy.

Each of the artworks are for sale through the artist and the exhibition remains on display at the Augusta Library into 2025. The Augusta Library is an easily accessible venue and the exhibition can be viewed when the library is open: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm.

The Cocoon Gallery For Emerging Artists Welcomes Artzability

Exhibition Launch Event – Monday 22nd July, 11am – 12pm

The whole community is invited to the launch of the exhibition by the artists from Artzability. Please RSVP for catering purposes to Email: taniadaveyart@gmail.com

Artzability are a self-funded group of artists who create their work with help from their support carers. This exciting bird house project was funded with a Shire of Augusta Margaret River community grant. The bird houses were built by the Margaret River Men’s Shed and Lee Gillan taught how to mosaic them. The exhibition also showcases other creations by the artists including encaustic art mandalas, mosaic tiles and hand built models of birds. The Cocoon is a burst of vibrant colours and textures and is a must see. The exhibition is on show until the end of August.

The Library is an easily accessible venue and all welcome.

Invitation to an Art Exhibition in the Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists

Thursday 6th June, 6 – 7pm Celebrating the Launch of an Exhibition by Amanda Evans

The Margaret River Library is extending an invitation for the community to join in the celebrations for the launch of the exhibition by Amanda Evans titled ‘Red fish, blue fish, dog fish, who fish?’
Light refreshments will be provided and the chance to chat with the artist and view her artworks.
The event starts at 6pm and Dr. Michael Wise will officially launch the exhibition at 6.30pm.
Please RSVP to Amanda. Email: amandajevans1971@gmail.com or Ph: 0428 208 996

The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists Welcomes Amanda Evans

‘Red fish, blue fish, dog fish, who fish?’

An exhibition by Amanda Evans

Amanda enjoys painting dogs and also underwater creatures, (especially since a trip to Christmas Island last year).

She has loved to draw, paint, and make things since she was a little girl – something to do with having a super arty/crafty Mum who was always creating. Acrylics, water colour paints/pencils and especially Posca pens are her favourite mediums at the moment, and she has just started venturing onto big canvasses

Amanda is also taking commissions so if you like her work and have a beloved hound, moggy or any other critter that’s close to your heart, feel free to get in touch.

Amanda’s exhibition in the entry to the library will be on display until the end of June. If you’re interested in seeing more, keep popping in as she  will be swapping artworks out regularly to give a broad showcase of her current work.

For all sales and queries contact Amanda:

Ph: 0428 208 996 Email: amandajevans1971@gmail.com or Instagram @mandyevanspaints

The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists Welcomes Victoria Robertson

Mixed Media

Mixed Media is the first solo exhibition by emerging artist Victoria Robertson.

Originally from Amsterdam, Robertson’s work is inspired by the pristine West Australian coastline. Victoria creates miniature shadow box settings, and she uses textile technics to create embroidered spheres and tapestry.

“Ever since I was very young, I have been fascinated with miniature things such as doll houses and shadow boxes,” she says.

A teacher for the past 32 years, Robertson’s new exhibition brings a small selection of what she makes.

‘Withing some of the shadow boxes are some mini embroidered balls – see if you can find them all!” she teases.

Exhibition continues until the end of April.

The Margaret River Library is an accessible venue.

 

Invitation to the Launch of the Cocoon Gallery Exhibition By Yude Mahendri

We Welcome Yude Mahendri to The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists

The community is invited to help us celebrate the exhibition titled “New Place”, by Yude Mahendri

Thursday 8th February, 5.30pm – 6.30pm

The exhibition will be formally opened by local artist, Dea Haddow and light refreshments will be provided.

Yude presents beautiful landscapes of the Augusta area, both river and sea views. She has recently completed the Certificate IV in Visual Art at the Margaret River Tafe and attended the Albany Summer School to hone her skills. Her work is mainly in oils but she is experimenting with mixed media and a few of these are also on display. All works are for sale through the artist. The exhibition continues until the end of February.

Please RSVP for catering purposes. Email: ayu.mahendri@gmail.com or Ph: 0412 589 117

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