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“Through these works we bear witness to her continuing influence as one of Australia’s most significant painters of still life and interiors.”<\/p>\n
The exhibition spans the breadth of Olley’s career.<\/p>\n
Among the earliest works is Eileen Kramer – an East Sydney Technical College life model 1944, created during her student years at what is now the National Art School, a period marked by formal training and the development of lasting artistic relationships.<\/p>\n
The exhibition also includes some of Olley’s final paintings \u2014 quiet Sydney Harbour scenes created from a Circular Quay balcony in her later years.<\/p>\n
With materials close at hand, these works reflect a lifelong connection to the city that shaped her career.<\/p>\n
Together, the collection offers a portrait of an artist constantly at work, providing new insight into both her process and legacy.<\/p>\n
In the Making: the art of Margaret Olley runs from 20 March to 6 September 2026 at the Margaret Olley Art Centre, Tweed Regional Gallery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A new exhibition titled In the Making: the art of Margaret Olley has opened at the Tweed Regional Gallery, bringing together works at various stages of completion to reveal how Olley developed her compositions across a long and distinguished career. The exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the creative process of one of Australia’s most […]<\/p>\n