A new exhibition in the Highlands is a "bit of a reopening show" for one gallery and creative space after weeks in lockdown.
Mental Bowral, which is home to a variety of studios and the Fundamental gallery will exhibit Annabel Nowlan's exhibition Petrichor - The Smell of Rain from November 5 to December 6.
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Fundamental art director Marie McCord and the artist curated 24 artworks for the exhibition.
"There are big conversations there, and narratives overlay," said the founder of Mental Bowral Sergei Netchaef.
The artist from Bimbi, who now lives in Meblourne, explores Australia's landscape, its history and its contrast against the manmade world in the artworks.
"My artistic gaze is drawn to physical sites; of failed soldier settlements, ruins of agricultural pursuits, weather worn surfaces, botched mining incursions and native bird populations," the artist said.
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Ms McCord said the themes Ms Nowlan touched on were "helping reconnect people from all sorts of regions".
The exhibition has also been showcased at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery.
A connection to the land, her family farm and the land of the Wiradjuri people are regular themes that Ms Nowlan explores in her works.
John Sharp AM will do an opening address for the exhibition on November 6 from 3pm to 6pm.
Highlanders can also hear Annabel speak about her artworks, and ask her questions about them on November 7 at the gallery.
People can register for the Q&A here.
The mixed media artworks will also be on sale.
The gallery is open from Friday to Monday from 10am to 5pm.
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I am passionate about delivering stories for residents in the Southern Highlands and Tablelands. I have experience across print, digital and radio journalism as well as podcasting. I am a general reporter but I always try to brighten the news cycle with feel-good stories that highlight wonderful people in the community and local initiatives and voices. You have probably seen one of my galleries pop up on the sites, I am a sucker for photos (especially of doggos)! If you have any tips, please send them to Briannah.Devlin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
