Past Exhibitions
The Manly Gallery Presents 'Summer Daze' - an exhibition of new works celebrating all things summer. See new work from Bruce Buchanan, Pam Walpole, Pene Edwards, Denise Murray, Chris Reilly, Caroline Penny, Cees Sliedrecht, Kendall Perkins, Karen Atkins, Bronwyn Searle, Michael Cawdrey, Kim Mancini, Janice Quinn, Robbie McInnes, Cary McAulay, Graham W Smith, Yvonne Bouwman, Trevor Platt & other gallery artists.
Kendall Perkins - live painting demonstration at the gallery 12 Nov at 1pm. Come and watch Kendall
'throwing caution to the wind in a blaze of colour and character'.
Exhibition continues until 27 Nov.
Denise Murray Christine Reilly
"Meadow" "Byron Bay Bathers"
76x122cm 97x78cm
Acrylic On Canvas Oil On Canvas Framed
The Manly Gallery Presents
Rendezvous Exhibition at The Manly Gallery - Featuring Christine Reilly
Opening Night - Friday 12th November from 5pm – 7.30pm
Closing Date - Sunday 28th November
Art Demonstration by Christine on Saturday 20th November 10am - 1pm
Rendezvous Exhibition - Featuring Christine Reilly
With Christine Reilly’s latest series of works she takes us on a journey across the figurative in her own inimitable style, from her interpretation of flamboyant French and Italian images gleaned from her travels, to evocative recollections of Queensland.
We are proud to present the much anticipated exhibition “Rendezvous”, which has been a year in the planning and execution. Christine is one of our most valued and well loved artists, and you will be absolutely delighted with this selection of exquisite paintings. We do hope you can join us on the preview night or at her art demonstration on the following Saturday, which coincides with the famed Jan Power Farmer’s Markets held here in Manly. Mark it in your diary as an Exhibition not to be missed.
Christine Reilly’s exhibition ‘Rendezvous’ allow us a glimpse into her kaleidoscope world of people and places.
Her latest series of works takes us on a journey across the figurative, from her interpretation of flamboyant French and Italian images to evocative recollections of Queensland.
Her obsession with figures is obvious, ‘I just can‘t stop putting people in my paintings” Chris explains, “I look for subjects that arouse my enthusiasm and demand that I paint them.”
Chris portrays all her characters with colour and movement- making them come alive on the canvas. Her placement of tones draws the viewer into the work and the composition keeps them involved.
This exhibition demonstrates the Artist’s love of both European travel and people-watching at home and abroad. It chronicles not only the progression of her subjects and style, but also her own journey as an artist and women.
“The process is the important thing, the struggle; excitement and energy which are so much a part of the creative process can be intoxicating. Some subjects become favourites, contributing to my personal language and then allowing me to indulge in the sheer pleasure of creating.”
The Manly Gallery Presents
Sunlight & Spotlight
Christine Atkins
Coastal waters, rocky ranges, and historic ruins – these are some of the subjects portrayed by two artists who met up in the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. Bruce – an award win
The Manly Gallery Presents
Bruce Buchanan & Pam Walpole
From the outback to the sea
Exhibition 3 -19 April 2009
Coastal waters, rocky ranges, and historic ruins – these are some of the subjects portrayed by two artists who met up in the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. Bruce – an award winning watercolourist, has visited the area eight times to draw and paint. His enthusiasm for the area rubbed off on Pam - an acclaimed contemporar landscape artist, who travelled via the Strzelecki Track to meet up at Parachilna in South Australia. Bruce’s finely executed watercolours and Pam’s bold canvases capture these moments yet deliver different perspectives on an everchanging landscape.
Burke and Wills campsites – waterholes & woolsheds, bores, rivers and lakes then finally the sea – a journey to sketch and record the colours and atmosphere. Closer to home, some familiar sites will be sure to please. Bruce and Pam are holding an exhibition of the results of this trip at the Manly Gallery from the 3rd April.
Black & White Exhibition
Sophisticated and elegant, the timeless appeal of Black and White. Regardless of what your decor is, this beautiful cool combination works beautifully in all surroundings.
A selection of our gallery artists have come together to present a collection of paintings, drawings, etchings, jewellery, glassware and ceramics for this special exhibition.
Artists: Bronwyn Searle, Carol Seeger, Chris Reilly, Denise Murray, Frances Luke, Heather Blacklock, Jan Hodgson, Janice Quinn, Jeanette Morris, Jenny McNamara-Furlong, Karen Atkins, Kendall, Kim Mancini, Marc Kalifa, Pam Walpole, Raelean Hall, Veronica Robilliard and James Lamar-Peterson.
Friday 14th - Sunday 30th November 2008
A Grain of Sand
An exhibition of wearable art glass jewellery from the studio of
Mareen Nugent
September 19th - October 5th 2008
Lose yourself in the mesmerizing artistry of glass. View a collection of necklaces, bracelets, ings & accessories in the contemporary romantic style for whiich Maureen has become renowed.
Latest Works
featuring Christine Reilly
Christine Reilly Exhibition September 2007
2nd - 18th November 2007
Evocative images of a by-gone era, a Venice Canal, figurative poses, local and overseas scenes. These compositions and many others will come together to form the long awaited exhibition by Christine Reilly.
Well known for her impressionist style, this exhibition will showcase exquisite oil paintings, along with a couple of surprise pieces that you would not be expecting from this artist!
CATS
A unique and very special Exhibition
Cats - A Unique & Very Special Exhibition July 2007
Why paint Cats?
Well, this is a rare chance to see the diversity of techniques and styles being used by many of our gallery artists.
This show will feature a collection of CAT paintings from:
Karen Atkins, Adam Bogusz, Richard Bogusz, Bruce Buchanan, Lea Burt, Sue French, Madeline Herbert-Miller, Susan Montgomery, Trevor Platt, Veronica Robilliard.
In addition to paintings, there will be amazing little etchings by Carol Seeger, Bronze sculpture by Cobblecast and limited edition Venetian glass bead jewellery by Janice Quinn.
Welcome also to our Special guest for this feature - Tracey Keller with her “quirky” and unique cat paintings.
July 13th - 31st 2007
