“Colours of Nature” Botanica VII 2012

Annual Exhibition of Mackay Botanical Art Interest Group (BAIG)
October 3 – November 7, Wednesday – Sunday, 9am - 4pm
Lagoons Gallery, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens

 
“Colours of Nature”, the seventh annual exhibition of the Mackay Botanical Art Interest Group (BAIG), celebrates the beauty, colour and form of Mackay’s native and exotic plants, especially those growing in the Botanic Gardens.  The watercolour and pencil artworks aim to convey the unique character of each plant with accuracy and artistry. In honour of Mackay’s 150th year, the artists will give special attention to the colourful flowers in the Heritage Garden, representing local gardens of the 1800’s. 

The featured image is Nauclea orientalis  Leichhardt Tree by Kate Brunner.

A new section will be devoted to a “notable native”, interpreted by the artists in a variety of ways.  BAIG’s own floral emblem, the showy pink-flowered Native Lasiandra gets the spotlight this year.  In October it should be in full bloom right outside the Lagoon’s Gallery’s front door! 

Everyone is welcome to "Meet the Artists"... Wednesday 3rd October 2012 from 10am to 1 pm.

Contact:  Elizabeth Craig 4956 4025   Mob: 0449 189 977 or the Botanic Gardens 4952 7300 or email botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au for more information.
Cost: Free

“Colours of Nature” Botanica VII 2012 
Annual Exhibition of Mackay Botanical Art Interest Group (BAIG)
3rd October – 7th November 2012:  Wednesday – Sunday 9am - 4pm
Lagoons Gallery:  Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
 

Contact: Botanic Gardens

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