It's not until we imagine the viewpoint of a bird flying or an ant crawling that we realise nature can be seen in very different ways. She is particularly interested in notions of ‘the souvenir’ and ways experience is held in object and landscape. My intention is to encourage the audience to emotionally invest in the work and therefore participate in a topical discussion about the work. Throughout her career, Clare Belfrage has maintained a vibrant studio glass practice and is known for her distinctive artworks in which complex patterns of fine glass lines trace her forms. To comply with NSW Health recommendations, please book your free visit at https://trgmoac.eventbrite.com.au #StillLifeChallenge #UnlockingMargaretsHouse #TweedRegionalGallery #MOAC #MargaretOlley #HomeStudio #YourHomeStudio Share your work following the workshop #davegroomworkshoptrg Over the last six months we have had the opportunity to reflect on what is important to us and to consider the common experiences we share with others. We hope that you share our excitement and anticipation in finding out who has won the $3,000 major prize, sponsored by the Tweed Shire Council. We also wish to congratulate Konstantina, as her highly commended entry ‘Half-Caste: Noun: Offensive’ will soon be featuring in her solo exhibition at Ninbella Gallery. The coronavirus pandemic has presented many challenges for different parts of our community. @bianca_nall showing us how the #UnlockingMargaretsHouse #StillLifeChallenge is done!

The Gallery was relocated to this site in 2004 and extended in 2006. For many post-war daughters expected to relinquish their job and thus role in public life upon marriage and pregnancy, the home provided a conduit for identity; bearing qualities such as sanctuary, higher purpose and pride.

In our recreation we have coupled the blue banded jug with other objects from Margaret Olley’s home studio collection and some fresh lemons.

If you haven’t visited the stunning Tweed Art Gallery before, you’ll be amazed by the large, modern facility displaying first-rate exhibitions. Subscribe to our email newsletter, to keep up to date on new jobs, industry updates, funding opportunities and more. The exhibition spaces host a vibrant program of historical and contemporary touring exhibitions of national significance, alongside curated exhibitions of established national and regional artists. He aims to portray the essence of the landscape, rather than a literal interpretation of it. Using Olley’s painting and our re-creation as your starting point, you can paint, draw, collage, print as you like. The Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre is a Tweed Shire Council Community facility, supported by Create NSW, the Friends of Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre Inc., the Tweed Regional Gallery Foundation Ltd., and private donations.https://www.facebook.com/naomiconnellmusic/ • Protect your personal privacy by not including email addresses, phone numbers or home addresses in public posts or comments. Send a message to Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre: With this vase and fresh flowers, we’ve re-created the still life from Olley’s Hyacinth. @oksanawaterfall

The Margaret Olley Art Centre opened as a purpose-built extension in 2014. #TweedRegionalGallery #GalleryAtHome #TogetherTweed Over the last few years the Gallery has welcomed a fantastic line-up of contemporary artists to explore the re-creation and respond to it from the perspective of their own practice. It speaks of their connection and friendship. The Border Art Prize 2020 online exhibition catalogue is now available for viewing on our website: • Be respectful of others and their opinions. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US One more week until our next still life challenge. #keepregionalartsalive #borderartprizeonline #tweedregionalgallery https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/AboriginalAcknowledgement Margaret Olley was an artistic icon of the Northern Rivers and the Art Centre that bears her name is no different!


For the exhibition catalogue, visit:https://artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au/Controls/AttachmentBucket/Documents/TRG_Exhibition_182_OtherDocument.pdf Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre. In whichever way you choose, we invite you to make work in response to that still life – whether you paint, draw, sculpt, collage or photograph – and share your responses with us.