Celebrating local talent

Hobsons Bay Artists Society members Sue Groen, Vikki Tyrrell, Sally Bilbao. (Ljubica Vrankovic) 420025_07

Hobsons Bay artists are being celebrated in a new exhibition at the civic centre.

The Hobsons Bay Artists Society’s (HBAS) Through the artist’s eyes exhibition features works by locals in various mediums, including watercolour, oil, pastel, acrylic, mixed media and textiles.

The open-ended theme invited artists to explore various genres, including landscapes, seascapes, vegetation and abstracts.

HBAS curator Sue Groen said the exhibition highlights the artistic talent within Hobsons Bay and reinforces the importance of community support in nurturing and sustaining local arts.

Ms Groen said the team is very grateful to the fabulous artists participating in this current exhibition, which showcases 66 artworks, many of which are for sale.

“It is challenging work, but we are always excited to see the artwork that is presented to us. I love being connected with such creative and talented artists,” Ms Goren said.

Visitors can view the exhibition in the meeting room foyer at the Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona, from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Anne Prisianne