The exhibition, at Art Gallery on Ovens, invites audiences into a world of delicate detail, vivid colour, and reverence for the natural world.
Both artists have won several awards and are internationally recognised.
On top of this, Jennifer and Kate are close friends and bring distinct yet complementary approaches to realism.
Jennifer's work spans portraiture, the figure, still life and landscape.
In recent exhibitions, she has focused primarily on pastel, a medium she embraces for its vibrancy and versatility.
Her work is characterised by the use of light and colour, creating compositions in both oil and pastel for this exhibition that are both expressive and contemplative.
Kate’s finely rendered animal portraits, in graphite and coloured pencil, reflect her deep connection to wildlife and her personal encounters in the wild.
Her work is born from patient observation and a commitment to honouring each creature’s unique beauty, drawing from reference photographs she captures during her own field travels to her beloved Africa.
Together, their works show the intricacies of life and their shared dedication to craftsmanship and observation.
This exhibition offers an opportunity to view the work of two leading regional artists whose voices are distinct yet harmoniously in tune.
Art Gallery on Ovens is located at shop 4, 103 Murphy St, Wangaratta. It will host Pencil, Pastel & Paint from October 15 to 27.
It is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 4pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10pm to 2pm. The gallery is closed on Tuesdays.
There will be an official social opening for the exhibition on Saturday, October 18 from noon to 2pm.
