Meet the Botanical Artists of "Colours of Nature" Exhibition

Lagoons Gallery:  Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens

Wednesday 3rd October 2012 from 10am to 1 pm.

“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.  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!  Featured image is Native Lasiandra by Thelma Farmer.

 

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