Emma Heats Up

Emma Blyth has built a loyal following in Broome over recent years.  Her vibrant works brightened the gallery and she has always been easy to approach and willing to interact with art enthusiasts.  Here is an excerpt from her recent travel diary.  We will keep you posted with information regarding any upcoming exhibitions by Emma.

Chasing the sun

Well, I just had to get into some some warmer weather and sunshine, seeing I was missing out on my annual pilgrimage to Broome!!!

Cossack Art Awards and the delivery of a commission piece to Point Samson provided me with the 
perfect excuse.

The road trip began. Called in to the Pinnacles, a quick stopover at Exmouth, then up to the fantastic Samson Beach Chalets for a couple of nights. It is such a beautiful part of the country, it always provides me with a mountain of inspiration. The Cossack Art Awards was an exciting night - $109 000 in prize money up for grabs. Nearly 300 pieces were up for exhibit. The historical setting and remote location makes this exhibition so unique, I was so excited to be part of it. With the Roebourne Shire and both large and small local companies supporting, it is such a huge incentive for artists Australia wide. The community support shown with a very high percentage in sales makes this art exhibition a great success.

Four freezing nights and beautiful days in Karijini rounded off the Pilbara nicely. It doesn't matter how many times I go to Karijini, I am still amazed at the enormity of the gorges and the brilliant colours of the outback, not to mention the icy temperature of the swimming holes! A week of sketching and photos and I can't wait to get back to the studio! Three nights at beautiful Monkey Mia rounded off the trip catching a few rays on the beach.

So I've hit the brushes! The Pilbara paintings are on the go and then the Kimberley painting begins... Artist in Residence at Cable Beach Club Resort at the end of July next year and hopefully plans for an exhibition at the same time. 

See what's happening in my studio www.facebook.com/EmmaBlythArtist or visit my website at www.emmablyth.com.au

thanks!

Emma Blyth

20th Anniversary Gala

Mary-Attracta Connolly does such an amazing job bringing the Opera to Broome year after year providing a unique experience for locals and visitors alike.   If you haven't yet experienced this amazing spectacle I can't recommend it highly enough and this year promises to be even more special as they invite you to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Opera Under the Stars on Saturday August 25th.

Boabs on a Starry Night - Ingrid Windram

In conjunction with this is the 'Opera-Arte'  auction and exhibition, this year featuring Broome's iconic artist Ingrid Windram.  The auction for the artwork above is being held at the Broome Convention Centre at 7pm Thursday 23rd August with Ingrid's exhibition running on from that until Sept 2nd.  I have included all the relevant links within this blog.

Touching Base

Ok- Where the hell is Monsoon Gallery? - Apparently this is a frequent call from patrons at Matsos in Broome.  Well if you hadn't heard Monsoon is no longer open and the building now houses Government Department offices.  We are all too aware of the hole that this has left in the art scene in Broome so as a result I have decided to start this blog, to at least keep people in the loop in regard to artists and artworks of interest.


Helen and I have moved on to different pursuits since closing the doors but we do miss the contact that we had with the beautiful artworks and also interacting with artists and clients.  Who knows,  Monsoon may still raise it's head again at a new premise in the future.
So then I hope that this blog serves it's purpose to keep you informed of Broome happenings and also in providing a link to some of your favourite artists and artworks.


Feel free to share comments below or send an email with a link to this site to someone who may be interested. Artists can also email any information of interest to me that you may like to be posted on this blog.  Stay tuned for more news...