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16 December, 2024
DAB-bling in fine arts
THIRTY-two artists are exhibiting almost 300 works at the 22nd Douglas Arts Base (DAB) annual art show.
It was officially opened by Douglas Shire councillor Michael Rees with Mayor Lisa Scomazzon and councillors Abagail Noli and Roy Zammataro also attending.
DAB representative Mandy Ryan said the only criteria for this, the last exhibition for the year, was that the work must have been created in 2024.
“It’s always fantastic to see what our artists have been working on, challenging themselves and trying different mediums. It also results in an eclectic mix of works,” she said.
Long-time DAB member and experienced artist Joy Shand-Culley said that this year she had been exploring, experimenting and having a lot of fun with mixed media techniques, incorporating a variety of colours, textures and using mark-making implements to create her artworks.
Many of the artworks in the art show are for sale including a very large glossy mixed media bromeliad, a life-sized watercolour palm cockatoo, plus a huge range of pottery and fused-glass pieces where artists have been creative and used a range of techniques to achieve some excellent results.
DAB’s gallery at 11 Mill St, Mossman, is open Monday to Saturday, 10am-2pm.
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