PHILLIP POMROY & SHIRLEY BENNETTS

Exhibition of paintings by

PHILLIP POMROY & SHIRLEY BENNETTS
Was: December 3 - 20, 2004

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PHILLIP POMROY - 'Country Life'

This is a collection of a variety of subjects. I am always looking and dreaming of a a subject or composition that will inspire me and capture other people's attention.

I am a traditional thinking person. If I had gone to art school, I may have become a more contemporary painter.

I love composing a painting, finding a spot, mixing the composition, light and colour. I will attempt most subjects - figurative or atmospherical. I like colour, not sultry looking visions. I am a studio worker. I like my own space and a beer at the end of the day.

The painting 'Fishermen Through the Fire' I enjoyed composing. It is humorous and a perspective challenge painting that comes forward towards you.

I like to paint a 'roll over' technique - come and have a look on Friday December 3 and I will describe what I mean. Works are of the Blue Mountains, coastal images, imaginative landscapes, still life and exploratory landscapes.


Hanging Rock, Grose Valley, NSW 110.2 x 122cm	Oyster Farmer-Bringing in the Washing 61 x 122cm	Survivors-Numbats 122 x 152.2cm


The Salmon Holes, Albany, WA 43.2 x 86.4cm	Crossing in Time, Barwon 61 x 122cm	Ferry across Berowra Waters 30 x 61cm


Fishermans Camp 91.5 x 122cm	Fishermans entree 50.5 x 76.4cm	Fishermans Lies 122 x 152.5cm


Frosty Night Over Yalwall, Victoria 56 x 91.5cm	In the Gallery - Looking out 61 x 122cm	Life on Coongie Lake, S.A 122 x 152.5cm


Red Rooves at Tilba 25.3 x 45.7cm		Town Square, Mykonos, Greece 16.5 x 45.7cm

SHIRLEY BENNETTS - 'Whimsical Figures in Landscape'

Shirley Bennetts trained at Newcastle Technical College; Newcastle National Art School; Sydney Royal Art School; tutelage under Bill Cooper, Geoff Townsend and Mary Beeston.

Shirley has been involved in many forms of art, including pottery, lino printing, candle creating, story writing and illustrating self published, hand sewn miniature books, teaching all mediums, and now devotes the time to painting small and big at her home set in a rural environment.

With many years of experience and knowledge, this exhibition brings together 20 works on paper. Many of the paintings are from nature, placing a strong emphasis on whimsical figures. Watercolour, ink and oil/pastel create the mood that gives mystery to the painting story of the seasons and a real glimpse into our history, always mindful that the rhythm of music is married to the line quality of the painting.

Known as an International Miniature Artist, Shirley has exhibited in UK, Canada, USA.

Earlier this year she was invited to exhibit at the West Wind Gallery, Wyoming USA. Also to provide larger artworks with stories for the Hospice Waratah Exhibition titled 'Introducing the Book'.

A lino print 1/3 is with the special edition 1797-1997 at Newcastle Region Gallery. Paintings in all mediums are represented in private collections.

Shirley has had 14 solo exhibitions and many group exhibitions.

Whimsical Figures in Landscape is an exciting mixed media collection of major works from favourite themes - on view from 3 - 20 December at Cooks Hill Galleries. Come and meet the artist from 6pm Friday 3 December.


1988 - No.92 Scott St 24 x 35cm	Aussie Post Office 1810 15 x 24cm	Autumn Leaves 23 x 13cm


Blue Moon 24 x15cm	Buttai Memory 13 x 23cm	Chapel Door 35 x 24cm


Clowns Moonlight 24 x 15cm	Harvest Moon 23 x 13cm	In the Garden 24 x 15cm


Lantana 24 x 35cm	Lenaghan's Hotel, Minmi - 1886 15 x 24cm	Misty Morning 24 x 15cm


Moon over Nobbys - 1892 15 x 24cm	Music in the Park 24 x 15cm	Nocturne 24 x 35cm


Sisters in Twilight 24 x 15cm	Tree on the Hill 35 x 24cm	Walka Water Works 23 x 13cm


Winter Silence 24 x 35cm		Winter Wattle 13 x 23cm

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If you are interested in purchasing any of the above artworks, please phone the gallery on +61 2 4926 3899, or email us at mahmw@hunterlink.net.au or complete our Art Interest Form.