On the eve of his exhibition, “Studies in Harmony and Tension”, Stuart Cussons is interviewed about his work by gallery Director, David Corazza.

Another ‘word’ from the Company Secretary.
(Image: “The Company Secretary”, Lindsay Hunt)

Almost one...

Gentle reader! Thank you for reading this.

As we approach our first birthday, I sit here somewhat amazed that we have come so far, with so many wonderful people; both artists and people who appreciate them.
Much water has flowed under the metaphoric bridge since we officially opened in July of last year and we look back in happy amazement at where we started, and how far we have come.

At our start, we were focussed on providing a venue where excellent artists could exhibit, and where their admirers could find their work. We still adamantly are!

In a less than guaranteed economic and political environment, many folk (I’m sure), viewed our venture as quixotic at best. The first few months were characterised by irrepressible enthusiasm in the face of less than ideal circumstances; some say it still is!

We have been utterly privileged to meet an astonishing array of diverse folk; both artists and people who love their work; THANK YOU! It is this very thing that gives us succor and the strength to continue.

Thanks are due as well to those of you who have taken the time to comment and constructively criticise us and offer input ... we are all learning to improve, no?

So, in order to celebrate our mutual adventures, we sincerely invite all of you to join us and our astonishing artists on Sunday July 8, at 3pm, to share our first birthday!
Please respond by RSVPing to:

Info@thechannongallery.com

To secure your place at this happy event.

Allow me to thank you all and our artists, for without you, we are nothing...

Live long & prosper!

The Channon Gallery has been going for almost one year and we will be having a small celebration on the 8th July at the gallery.

This will coincide with the launch of two exhibitions - a solo exhibition of Stuart Cusson’s work, including a plethora of works not seen in the gallery previously and a group show comprising our collection of paintings by Aboriginal artists. Some of the latter have been constants in our rear hanging space due to their size (and our limited storage space), but we have a few others to add which have not appeared here before. We will be trying something different in regard to presenting the works, which is probably more akin to ‘installation’ and playing with the large volume we have out the back of the gallery.

Click on the invitation below to see it a little larger and we look forward to seeing you on the 8th!

We’ve been blessed with impromptu visits by some of our artists this week. Sue Adler, Lindsay Hunt, AñA Wojak and Marika Bryant have all popped in for a coffee or something a little stronger - plus a chat. Wonderful to have them.

Even more wonderful is the news that Marika and AñA left some new work for us to exhibit. AñA’s work isn’t exactly new, but hasn’t been exhibited in these parts before. We can’t wait to get them hanging! Luckily we’ve had a couple of recent sales to give us some hanging room in the current exhibition - Fresh Works.

Pics below, but as always, best in person!


AñA Wojak, Infinity No VII, oil on recycled steel, 99.5 x 118.5cm


Marika Bryant, Alchemy I, mixed media, 80 x 80cm


Marika Bryant, Alchemy II, mixed media, 80 x 80cm