Open gallery
Sydney Morning Herald
Friday April 2, 2010
VOYAGE OVER LAND AND SEA ON A WING AND A PRAYERJuliet Holmes Court makes sublime use of colour in these oil paintings on waxed canvas. They're easy on the eye, untaxing for the brain and feature almost nothing but feathers, mist and light. They were inspired by an experience akin to flying that occurred during the artist's childhood. A detail from Voyage Over Land and Sea on a Wing and a Prayer is pictured.Australian Galleries, 24 Glenmore Road, Paddington, 9380 8744. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, noon-5pm March 25 to April 24.WORKS ON PAPERThis is a group show featuring a range of mind-bogglingly fiddly, intricate and patience-defying creations. It includes watercolour paintings, painstakingly pierced, spliced and patterned sheets of vellum, clever shadow-casting cut-outs and some exquisitely remodelled books.Brenda May Gallery, 2 Danks Street, Waterloo, 9318 1122. Tue-Fri, 11am-6pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 11am-4pm. Until April 11.THEM WHEELS DON'T ROLLKathleen Matterson has a passion for rusty, derelict farm vehiclesand has painted 34 of them in wonderful vivid colours. They're almost as appealing to look at as human faces.The Washhouse Gallery, 711 Darling Street, Rozelle, 0425 248 334.Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm.
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