You could argue it was the perfect opening night for the Millicent Gallery\u2019s SALA Exhibition \u2013 Wide Horizons.<\/p>\n
There were some new patrons, plenty of familiar faces and the participating artists sold some work as the Limestone Coast Art Collective unveiled their 2024 offering.<\/p>\n
Around 80 people enjoyed the friendly hospitality and art on show, taking the opportunity to chat with the participating artists from the Limestone Coast Art Collective.<\/p>\n
Riddoch Art and Culture Centre director Ashleigh Watling delivered an inspirational and thought provoking speech as she officially opened the month long exhibition.<\/p>\n
Participating artist Julie Ann McEwen said it was a wonderful evening.<\/p>\n
Every year the Millicent Library and Gallery proudly supports local Artists during SALA.<\/p>\n
This year South Australian Living Artist Festival includes more than 700 venues participating across the state during the month of August, providing opportunities to celebrate SA Living Artists.<\/p>\n
Each of the artists came at the exhibition theme from a different perspective.<\/p>\n
CAROL BAXTER:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThe things that stay with me are the emotions that each of these things leave, sometimes long afterwards. These emotions become the stuff of my dreams. I try to capture these feelings in my work and express the effect they have on me.\u201d<\/p>\n MARGARET HAGE:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cMy immediate thoughts on the decision to explore the theme \u2018Wide Horizons\u2019 for your SALA Exhibition wandered back to me childhood considering how this theme has prevailed and influenced my life and my work.\u201d<\/p>\n MERRYN MARSHALL:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThank you dad – I didn\u2019t know that I could. Take strips of glass, and slivers of mirror, Join them together with glitter to shimmer. Experiment with guitars and copper wire. Transform into art on a whim or desire. Time is up, SALA is here, so now to deliver, This collection I hope, is a winner.\u201d<\/p>\n