Emerging artists’ on show at gallery

GOOMBUNGEE’S Rosalie Gallery has officially opened its 2018 Emerging Artists’ Exhibition.

Called Slow Shutter, Hamer and Chisel, it showcases the work of two local artists - impressionist photographer Con Harriman and brother-in-law David Harriman, a wood carver, wheelwright and cooper.

Focusing primarily on country life, the exhibition is a study of contrast. It captures Ms Harriman’s artistic journey in the field of digital photography and Mr Harriman’s talent and love of the traditional skills.

Modern in-camera techniques and post production software for cropping and tweaking of saturation have been skilfully applied in Ms Harriman’s work. Mr Harriman has incorporated skills of all-but-lost trades.

Ms Harriman began her photographic journey in 1973. In 2002 she was a student in a photography course during USQ’s winter school.

Mr Harriman became interested in working with wood in high school manual art classes, followed by a TAFE course and a carpentry and joinery apprenticeship. He has been involved in his craft for more than 30 years.

For the past five years he has used his extensive skills as a carver to create artistic pieces focusing on country life and the labours of rural pioneers.

The exhibition is held until April 29. The gallery is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10.30am to 3.30pm.

Photo: Contributed ART SHOW: Exhibiting artists Con Harriman and David Harriman (right) are congratulated by photographer and tutor Ken Ball who officially opened the exhibition.