'Botanica VIII'… An Exhibition by the Mackay Botanical Art Interest Group

Lagoons Gallery 25th Sep 2013 - 3rd Nov 2013

Colourful, curious and captivating flora from our local region is showcased in the botanical art exhibition 'Botanica 2013' by the Mackay Botanical Art Interest Group (BAIG).  This year is the 10th birthday of the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, where BAIG has its home.  In keeping with the spirit of celebration, the exhibition features some of the special bioregional native plants growing in the Botanic Gardens.  Exotics and other natives join the party too. 

Featured image is Acacia longiflolia by Thelma Farmer.

Botanical art combines detail, accuracy and artistry, with many hours needed for each watercolour 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.

Help celebrate the Botanic Gardens’ 10th birthday by coming along to 'Botanica VIII', from Wednesday 25th September to Sunday 3rd  November, at the Lagoons Gallery in the Botanic Gardens, open Wednesday-Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Entry is free and the Café will be open.

For further information contact BAIG coordinator Carole Duncan 4594 0788 or the Botanic Gardens on 49527300 or email botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au
 

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