EXHIBITIONS
2011 July Songs for My Country at Ferguson Farmstay, 930 Henty Road, Dardanup via Bunbury.
Opened by Johnny Prefumo. Vivace Ensemble singing bush madrigals Sunday 24th.
2010 Wings at the Cathedral at St Boniface Anglican Cathedral, Bunbury
2009 - Wings of the Morning - Jarrah, Djiti-djitis & Jerusalem, at
Kingfisher Gallery, 49 Colin Street (Cnr. Richardson), West Perth. Opened by David McCall, Anglican Bishop of Bunbury
2008 A Song for Trees & Rain, Kingfisher Gallery
2007 In Harmony, with Judi McGuigan & Robby Bischoff, Kingfisher Gallery. Opened by Dr. Ray James, Curtin University
2006 Songs of the Bush & Beach Mullalyup Gallery. Southwest Highway, Mullalyup. Opened by Dr. Sandra Wooltorton, Edith Cowan University
2005 Lakes, Boats & Pelicans Kingfisher Gallery. Opened by Professor Peter Thompson, cardiologist. Televised on ABC-TV
2004 Conversations with Nature Evans & Tate, Margaret River.
Opened by Marion McCall
2004 Unexpected Moments II Caf-Fez, Bunbury
2003 Unexpected Moments – Bush & Beach Fremantle Arts Centre
Opened by Dr. Carmen Lawrence & Marion McCall
1998 Bunbury - Bush & Beach Bunbury Regional Art Gallery.
Opened by Melissa Parke & Robyn McCarron
1997 Two Nature Artists Courthouse Gallery, Busselton with Lily Reeves, Fremantle Glass Artist. Opened by Robyn McCarron
1989 (Untitled) A-Shed Gallery, South Mole, Fremantle
1989 Orchids, Birds, Bush & Beach Waverley City Highway Gallery, Melbourne,Vic. Opened by the Hon. Joan Kirner MP
1986 (Untitled) Fremantle Arts Centre
1984 Art of the South-East Corner of Australia Frome Gallery, Merimbula NSW
1983, 85 & 86 Nature of Mallacoota I, II & III Mallacoota, Vic
… and contributed to more than 80 group
exhibitions over Australia
“Song for My Country” in 2011
THE OPENING – Sunday 3rd July
In the rolling green hills of the Ferguson Valley, the modern yet rustic Ferguson Farmstay’s rammed earth Café and Function Centre is home to an exhibition of art during the month of July. The warmth of John’s wood-fire, Rosa’s home-made delectables and Ferguson Farmstay wines contributed to the convivial mood of more than 100 guests from as far as Perth and Albany on Sunday 3rd July. The audience was captivated by the engaging Johnny Prefumo. He opened the exhibition with a lively discussion based on the love he shares with Sue for the species which are the subject of her paintings. The spectacular views over the gardens, lake and countryside - all the way to the ocean - provided strong competition to the attraction of the paintings. Sue is known for her loving renditions of natural life. In this welcoming venue her watercolours of Australia’s natural world proved popular to buyers and collectors.
Rosa Madigan, Ferguson Farmstay
WINGS OF THE MORNING in 2009
Jarrah, Djiti-djitis & Jerusalem
The spark of inspiration for this collection of paintings came from pilgrimages to the Holy Land of Israel and brought a new direction to Sue’s work. She recalls, “As I travelled this ancient land, insights gently settled: this is where it happened! Being a lover of history of art I was enthralled by the sculptures, stained glass and the many decorative artworks and embellishments that represented centuries of worship and devotion. Can you imagine the heightened sense of Presence?”
A SONG FOR TREES & RAIN in 2008
Music for the Eyes from the Natural Dimension
This exhibition brings creatures to life, with Kalab’s proficiency in watercolours clear in the transitions, from evoking a coarse banksia pod to the softness of kangaroo fur. ….. Her experiences are included in an accompanying art journal, with her love of the local magpie population ….. observing for 10 years, identifying and taking down their stories.
Louise Bettison, “Nature Inspires”, Western Weekly
SONGS OF THE BUSH & BUSH in 2006
Music for the Eyes
Opening night heralded an environmental reminder from Dr. Sandra Wooltorton as she opened the show by emphasising Sue’s message to treat lightly on the earth and of finding belonging in establishing a true sense of place through an awareness of our surroundings and our impact upon them. Her talk was echoed poetically by a talkative frog quacking cheekily throughout, much to the delight of the environmentally inspired crowd.
Naomie Hatherley, Director, Mullalyup Gallery
"Home is where you are"