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South-east Queensland environmental artist, Rosie Lloyd-Giblett, has drawn on her childhood memories of wildflowers ‘dancing’ in western Queensland for her exhibition, The Wildflower Waltz, which will be on display at Goombungee’s Rosalie Gallery from September 2nd to October 4th.
Ms Lloyd-Giblett’s inspiration for the exhibition followed a trip from her coastal base to the Gurulmundi Nature Reserve near Miles, where she delighted in discovering hakea, grevillea, inland velvet flowers and many more blooms.
Her western Queensland childhood offered many vivid memories of wildflowers blossoming.
She says there were often paper daisies up near the top windmill and clusters of black wattle in the gullies, their golden powder puffs buzzing with bees.
Using her pencil to trace flowers, trees and movements of birds dancing high up in the canopy crowns, Ms Lloyd-Giblett sketches her observations quickly, incorporating multiple viewpoints that reflect the lyrical songs of nature.
Initially, she creates notes and quick contour drawings in homemade artist books, embedding her experiences of place.
Larger, more expressive works emerge in her home studio. These works are expressive and establish a sense of connection that record the colours and energy of the seasons when the wildflowers dance.
The exhibition’s Artist Talk starts at 11am on Saturday, September 5th.
Rosalie Gallery at 89 Mocatta Street, Goombungee is open from 10.30am to 3.30pm Wednesday to Sunday and closed on Monday, Tuesday and public holidays. Entry is free.
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