Current Exhibition: Michele Roach

Had loads of fun setting up our new exhibition at Yindela yesterday!

WOW... it's bustling in the Cafe! Testament to Glen's amazing coffee, service and style.
Love the big lounges he has put in, think I might be taking the laptop up there to study this week.
Our new artist is a local who dropped in for a coffee one day! That's what the Art Space at Yindela is all about, an opportunity for locals to share what they do.
Michele Roach paints straight from the heart, love that! Her 'Rock' series are my favourites. The nestled rocks and earth beneath us in rich colours and such interesting patterns are intriguing and beautiful. I don't think I could ever get tired of them.
Michele has also included landscapes including Vienna (which proved very popular during our installation day!) and local dreamy seascapes.
We have cheekily extended around the corner of the Art Space and hung two of Michele's very vibrant, fun works of dancers.

Michele Roach
13th May - 3rd June 2011

My name is Michele Roach and I am a mother and grandmother.
I have spent most of my life as a Health Care Professional, helping
others and watching life happen to “other people”. I particularly
loved working in Palliative Care, and would like to think I made this
journey less painful for a lot of patients and their families.

All this changed for me 18 months ago, with a devastating diagnosis
of Parkinson ’s Disease.

Work outside the home became impossible after a while, and I
decided to reacquaint myself with my old hobby of painting.
This quickly became my therapy and my total escape.
Soon I was back taking Art lessons and trying to learn more about
what had now become my passion.

I would like to share some of my journey with you through the
paintings here today. I hope the message you take away is
“living in the moment” and “when one door closes, another opens”.

You just have to keep knocking!

For more information about Michele’s work or to purchase
please contact her on:
Mobile 0402 213 773 or 9453 0329
Website www. smart-arts.com.au

COMING UP?
Angela Von Boxtel - 3rd June
a local artist who works tirelessly to promote art and artist opportunities for all.
Her own work is just amazing... can't wait to show you all.

then...
mark your diaries as we have our first OPENING NIGHT!
Sabrina Layoun - 23rd June
The first solo exhibition of this incredibly talented local young artist.

"Local Birds" - July 8th
our first Group Show! start creating.
Small works only please. (60 x 60cm max) more news soon

*if you are interested in exhibiting either a solo body of work or joining one of our group shows please contact me cheralyn@hotmail.com

Getting exciting!

Sneeky Peek at our new wonderful local artist Michele Roach.
It's early days at Yindela, but things are getting exciting! I've meet with a few wonderful artists WOW our area has some really talented people. I'm thrilled as two have never exhibited before and that's what Art Space @ Yindela is all about!
At the moment I'm working on our first group show... news and theme very soon.
I'm here to help you set up, take down, rotate your work during your time (yes you can do that) and any advise you might need. No I don't 'select' what will hang! This is all about what you would like to showcase at YOUR local art space.
I can be contacted at cheralyn@hotmail.com