Canberra is blessed with several large vital arts communities. One of the greats is Strathnairn out on a property beyond Holt in Belconnen. The artists inhabit what look like farm buildings and a farm house has been turned into a cafe, gallery and shop. The shows by members are varied and give great insight into the community’s creativity.
The Belconnen Arts Centre is hosting a delightful exhibition titled Strathnairn by the Lake in which there are samples of the creative production by nearly 20 artists from the Holt centred community. The items on display include paintings and various approaches to art on the wall and metal and earth based sculpture works. The range is wide and many of the artists are well known in the districts.
Samantha Small has a fascinating set of photographs on glass called Westlake Project. Carolyn Fitzpatrick has a watercolour called Still silent morning. Sheila Lyn has a couple of attractive hand built sculptural fine clay pots. Avi Amesbury has some classy looking white porcelain useful objects titled the “After the fire series” decorated with volcanic ash. Jo Hollier has a viscoscity monoprint titled “Sunshine and shadow” These are just a few of a wonderful collection of art on display in the gallery.
Camera snaps and the gallery sheet are attached