Solo Exhibitions

Selected for the Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2013

Nesting Options has been shortlisted for the 2013 SCAP, the 4th time to be selected into this exhibition of approximately 40 artists from around Australia. The exhibition opens 21st August and runs until 13th October at the Caloundra Regional Gallery, Qld.

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Recovery – The Flood Objects Project goes to Gympie

The opening night of Recovery at the Gympie Regional Gallery and a Saturday still life drawing workshop with enthusiastic local artists was a great weekend of art and conversation. Thanks to Joolie Gibbs and Sandra Ross and a willing, professional team of vollies for making the exhibition look so good.

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Recovery goes to Miles

Recovery – the Flood Objects Project is in Dogwood Crossing Gallery, Miles until 2nd April 2103. I enjoyed the hospitality of the friendly locals as my trip to run a workshop there was ironically extended because of rising flood waters.

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Recovery – Opening night

Over 150 people attended the opening night of Recovery – The Flood Objects Project at the Ipswich Art Gallery on Friday night 11th January,  two years to the day of the Queensland floods. The exhibition runs until the 13th Feb (excluding 29th Jan-3rd Feb).  

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Finalist in the 2012 A.M.E. Bale Art Prize

Meg 2012 egg tempera emulsion on canvas 25 x 25 cm               This painting has been selected to hang in the 2012 A.M.E. Bale Art Prize held at the Glen Eira City Council Gallery, Caulfield, Victoria. Show opens 5th Dec and runs until 16th Dec 2012.

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Selected for 2012 EMSLA

Nesting Options 2012 301 x 90 cm oil on canvas Eutick Memorial Still Life Awards 2012 held at Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery 16th November 2012 – 12th January 2013    

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Interview by ART WORLD WOMEN

Follow the link to an interview conducted by contemporary artist Claire Bridge on her blog ART WORLD WOMEN. this blog is all about women artist’s making a difference to the world through their art practices. Claire asks questions about  Recovery – Flood Objects Project http://artworldwomen.com/artist-deb-mostert-lost-and-found/    

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Self Portrait selection

A Self Portrait entitled Facing Myself  has been selected for the Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award held at Grafton Regional Gallery. The exhibition opens on the 26th October 2012 and then tours Regional and Metropolitan galleries throughout 2013-2014. It is an investigation of myself in charcoal on paper, and how I now have to see the world, through my glasses or over them.

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Recovery – the Flood Object Project

The main focus for this year has been to get alongside people who have lost possessions during the summer floods of 2011 and document their stories of loss and recovery through paintings and text. The opportunity to partner with me on this project is found here http://pozible.com/floodobjectsproject   Kate’s Objects  (after Cotan) oil on panel 40 x 60 cm

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selected for the Lethbridge 10 000 small works award

  Collections Yellow  25 x 25 cm oil on canvas  has been shortlisted for the Lethbridge Gallery 10 000 small works award. Opening night Sat 16th June 136 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington, Brisbane. view my work here http://www.brettlethbridge.com/10000finalists.php?finalist_year=2012  

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‘Home Sown’ group exhibition

Home Sown is the launch exhibition for Lorraine Pilgrim Studio Gallery 19th May 2- 6 p.m. at 87 Ridgeway Avenue, Southport. There will be artists talks and a Q&A panel discussion with arts professionals. I will be giving an artist talk at 4 p.m followed by art discussion and the official opening of this exciting new gallery space. Lorraine Pilgrim has over 40 years experience in private art galleries and studios and has mentored and grown the careers of many of South East Queensland’s prominent mid career and emerging artists.

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Exhibitions

Eutick Memorial Still Life Awards 2011

  Swizzle Sticks 61 x 77 oil on canvas has been selected as a finalist in this years EMSLA. This will be the 4th consecutive year a work has been chosen for this show. Opening 18th November in the Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery and runs until the 14th January 2012. Demonstration watercolour using small objects in the gallery Saturday 19th November 12.30 – 2 p.m. http://www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/our-community/facilities-parks-and-places/regional-gallery/Documents/EMSLA-Events.pdf

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exciting upcoming exhibition!

                                            Taking the ‘artist swap’ concept one step further, Exchange features art works by 55 contemporary artists – each artist is contributing one piece to swap with another artist in the exhibition and another piece that will be available for purchase, both works will be included in the exhibition during November 2011 at Gatakers Art Space, Maryborough, Qld. These 2 works: Children of the Sea 25 x 35 cm

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