Beautiful orchids feature in BOTANICA 2015 exhibition

Wednesday, September 2 - Sunday, October 25
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Lagoons Gallery
Meet the artists:  Wednesday, September 2 from 10am - 1pm

Mackay Botanical Art Interest Group Artists have created stunning artworks of Orchids, both native and exotic.

The artists use a range of techniques to portray their chosen subject. The exhibition complements the 20th Australian Orchid Council Conference and Show being held in Mackay during September.

Botanical art combines detail, accuracy and artistry, with many hours needed for each watercolour painting, acrylic painting or graphite drawing.  A glimpse into the inner workings of the botanical artists is provided by displays of their sketchbooks, photos, odd pods and all things flora, showing how the artists take a live specimen and create a "living" piece of botanical art.

Selected works are available for sale, entry is free and the café will be open.

Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Lagoons Gallery is open Wednesday to Friday 10am - 3pm and weekends from 9am - 4pm

Cost: Free

For more information contact the Botanic Gardens 4952 7300 or email botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au

Contact: Maya Harrison

Phone: 4952 7300

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