Griffith Regional Art Gallery Hosts Solo Exhibit for Riverina-based Artist

Riverina-based artist Sophie Chauncy’s solo exhibition Trails opens at Griffith Regional Art Gallery tonight, Friday, June 11 at 6 pm.

Entry is free and everyone is welcome.

The exhibition will remain open until Sunday, August 4.

This is the first time Ms Chauncy has had a solo exhibition at the gallery.

Growing up in the MIA district, Ms Chauncy calls both Coleambally and Darlington Point home.

Now based on a Morandah property on the Yanco Creek, this has developed her affinity with the Riverina landscape, it’s flora, fauna and the elemental nuances that define its rugged beauty.

Ms Chauncy is passionate about thriving landscapes and wildlife conservation.

“In recent years, my interest has been to document the ecosystems within the Riverina, drawing attention to biodiversity and at-risk animal and birdlife populations through mixed media,” Ms Chauncy said.

She studied Visual Arts at the National Art School in Syndey and the University of Wollongong.

In recent years, as part of the Regional Arts Development (RAD) Program she undertook a 4-week artist residency in the E3 Space at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery.

Another artist residency in outback Western Australia took her to an old sheep and cattle station which extended her research into agriculture and biodiversity.

From this experience, two solo exhibitions were inspired:

Ocean to Outback at ROR Space in Griffith; and more recently

Nurture at the Wagga Art Gallery.

“I want to reveal both the energy and beauty of the MIA specifically and rural Australian bushland more broadly,” Ms Chauncy said.

“My paintings document the blissful energy of the Australian bush and hand as a reminder to nurture our unique environment.

“I hope I can bring this energy onto your walls as well.”

Gallery hours are from Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm for weekdays and 11 am to 2 pm for weekends.

Phone 6962 8338 or email gallery@griffith.nsw.gov.au for any enquiries.

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