All images copyright Sue Kalab
EXHIBITIONS PROFILE
2020 Encounters with Oystercatchers. Stirling Street Art Centre, Bunbury
Opened by Dr Holly Raudino, Marine Scientist
2018 Gifts from the Bush & Beach. Collie Regional Art Gallery
Opened by the Frog Doctor, Johnny Prefumo, environmental biologist
2017 Nature Diaries - Tuarts, Terns and Time Bunbury Regional Art Galleries
Opened by Hon. Melissa Parke, former Federal Minister for Fremantle, UN Lawyer
2015 Nature Wise & Wonderful ArtGeo Busselton
Opened by Dr Stewart MacPherson, Dean Emeritus, St Boniface Bunbury
2014 Mallacoota Rendezvous Mallacoota. Opened by Lorelle Roberts
2013 The Natural Dimension - Orchids, Birds & Bush Ferguson Farmstay, Dardanup Opened by Professor Sandra Wooltorton & Deputy Mayor Brendan Kelly
2011 Songs for My Country Ferguson Farmstay
Opened by Frog Doctor Johnny Prefumo, environmental biologist
2010 Wings at the Cathedral St Boniface Cathedral, Bunbury
2009 Wings of the Morning - Jarrah, Djiti-djitis & Jerusalem Kingfisher Gallery
Colin Street, West Perth. Opened by + David McCall, Anglican Bishop of Bunbury
2008 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, Mullalyup.
Opened by Dr. Sandra Wooltorton, Edith Cowan University
2005 Lakes, Boats & Pelicans Kingfisher Gallery.
Opened by Professor Peter Thompson, cardiologist. Televised by ABC
2004 Conversations with Nature Evans & Tate, Margaret River.
Opened by Marion McCall, pilot, poet and performer
2004 Unexpected Moments II Caf-Fez, Bunbury
2003 Unexpected Moments – Bush & Beach Fremantle Arts Centre.
Opened by Marion McCall and Dr. Carmen Lawrence
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, Edith Cowan University
1989 Solo exhibition A-Shed Gallery, South Mole Fremantle
1989 Orchids Birds Bush & Beach Waverley City Highway Gallery, Melbourne Opened by the Hon. Joan Kirner MP
1986 Solo exhibition 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 100 group exhibitions over Australia
EXHIBITIONS PROFILE
2020 Encounters with Oystercatchers. Stirling Street Art Centre, Bunbury
Opened by Dr Holly Raudino, Marine Scientist
2018 Gifts from the Bush & Beach. Collie Regional Art Gallery
Opened by the Frog Doctor, Johnny Prefumo, environmental biologist
2017 Nature Diaries - Tuarts, Terns and Time Bunbury Regional Art Galleries
Opened by Hon. Melissa Parke, former Federal Minister for Fremantle, UN Lawyer
2015 Nature Wise & Wonderful ArtGeo Busselton
Opened by Dr Stewart MacPherson, Dean Emeritus, St Boniface Bunbury
2014 Mallacoota Rendezvous Mallacoota. Opened by Lorelle Roberts
2013 The Natural Dimension - Orchids, Birds & Bush Ferguson Farmstay, Dardanup Opened by Professor Sandra Wooltorton & Deputy Mayor Brendan Kelly
2011 Songs for My Country Ferguson Farmstay
Opened by Frog Doctor Johnny Prefumo, environmental biologist
2010 Wings at the Cathedral St Boniface Cathedral, Bunbury
2009 Wings of the Morning - Jarrah, Djiti-djitis & Jerusalem Kingfisher Gallery
Colin Street, West Perth. Opened by + David McCall, Anglican Bishop of Bunbury
2008 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, Mullalyup.
Opened by Dr. Sandra Wooltorton, Edith Cowan University
2005 Lakes, Boats & Pelicans Kingfisher Gallery.
Opened by Professor Peter Thompson, cardiologist. Televised by ABC
2004 Conversations with Nature Evans & Tate, Margaret River.
Opened by Marion McCall, pilot, poet and performer
2004 Unexpected Moments II Caf-Fez, Bunbury
2003 Unexpected Moments – Bush & Beach Fremantle Arts Centre.
Opened by Marion McCall and Dr. Carmen Lawrence
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, Edith Cowan University
1989 Solo exhibition A-Shed Gallery, South Mole Fremantle
1989 Orchids Birds Bush & Beach Waverley City Highway Gallery, Melbourne Opened by the Hon. Joan Kirner MP
1986 Solo exhibition 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 100 group exhibitions over Australia
SONGS FOR MY COUNTRY. 2011 Ferguson Farmstay, Dardanup
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
Jarrah, Djiti-djitis & Jerusalem. 2009 Kingfisher Gallery, West Perth
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 decorative artworks and embellishments that represented centuries of worship and devotion. Can you imagine the heightened sense of Presence?”
A SONG FOR TREES & RAIN. 2008 Kingfisher Gallery, West Perth
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, Western Weekly
SONGS OF THE BUSH & BUSH Music for the Eyes. 2006 Mullalyup Gallery
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, Mullalyup Gallery
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
Jarrah, Djiti-djitis & Jerusalem. 2009 Kingfisher Gallery, West Perth
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 decorative artworks and embellishments that represented centuries of worship and devotion. Can you imagine the heightened sense of Presence?”
A SONG FOR TREES & RAIN. 2008 Kingfisher Gallery, West Perth
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, Western Weekly
SONGS OF THE BUSH & BUSH Music for the Eyes. 2006 Mullalyup Gallery
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, Mullalyup Gallery