Clive James Library and Service Centre.
11/07/2024 - 18/08/2024

Revisit locales around the world with paintings by John Poole.

About the Exhibition
Revisit locales around the world with paintings by John Poole. Local artist John Poole has drawn on memories, sketches, and photos to create an exhibition of paintings recollecting places he’d like to visit again.

During our collective enforced non-travel period, John started thinking about how lucky he had been to explore.

To recollect some of his favourite destinations, he created paintings of scenes of places he wanted to revisit. It was surprising what strong memories the painting process bought back. John worked from sketches, watercolours, and photos from these trips to create the works in this exhibition.

This exhibition covers destinations in Asia, Europe, The Americas, Africa and Australia as well as scenes from our local St George Area and his imagination (a convenient destination).

About the Artist
John Poole is a self taught local artist who doesn't restrict himself in media and styles. He enjoys painting in oils, acrylics, gouache and watercolour and has an affinity for capturing moments from places he has been lucky enough to travel to. Paintings are often developed from plein air sketches done in the field. Whilst he enjoys contemporary realism and impressionism he will sometimes stray into the realm of pure abstraction. Convincing portrayals of light and colour are usually his main goals. Subject matter can range from the grand to the mundane and quirky.

 

Thursday 11 July to Sunday 18 August 2024

 

Address

Clive James Library and Service Centre, Kogarah.
Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave Street, Kogarah.

 

Time

This exhibition can be viewed every day during the exhibition period and the following opening hours for the Clive James Library and Service Centre. This excludes public holidays.

• Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 8.00pm.
• Saturday and Sunday: 10.00am - 5.00pm.

 

Cost

Free.

 

Bookings

Bookings are not required but you can register to receive reminders via the Book Now button below.

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More information

This event is suitable for all ages.

Works may be available for sale. For purchase enquiries contact John Poole at 0411 519 189 or email pooleyjp@bigpond.com or visit Art by John Poole at Blue Thumb.

 

Accessibility Information

Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.

Terms and conditions

• The library does not endorse or promote any particular products which may be used in the workshop or services.
• For participants under the age of 16, parents and/or guardians of children must remain in the library for the duration of the program.
• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue
• If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces and repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations, bookings may be refused in the future.

About the Community Art Space Program

The Dragon’s Lair Gallery and the Clive James Library and Service Centre, Kogarah, provide opportunities for new and established local artists and groups with a connection to the Georges River area to display their works in a professional gallery space. These spaces are suitable for a wide range of mediums, including sculptures, paintings, photographs, and drawings.

Exhibitors are selected through an annual proposal process that is assessed by an Exhibitions Committee. Exhibitions are selected to reflect the dynamic and innovative diversity that exists in the Georges River area.

For more information, please refer to our Exhibit Your Work webpage.

Georges River Libraries
We strive to create lifelong learning by informing, inspiring and engaging the community through a range of programs, activities and events to support literacies and foster community connection, for all ages including children and adults. Further details can be found on the library’s Programs and Events webpage.

For further information, please contact the Library Programs Team on (02) 9330 6111 or email library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.