Exhibition Opening | Ode to Branch and Retro Spectacles
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WDRC Arts & Culture
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Ode to Branch
By Rosie Lloyd-Giblett
'Ode to a Branch' celebrates the diversity and resilience of the tree species that shape the landscapes of the Western Downs. Through this new body of work, artist Rosie Lloyd-Giblett observes these trees as enduring witnesses to time, standing steadfast through drought, fire and flood. More than elements of the landscape, they are living archives, carrying stories of deep time within their trunks.
Raised on a farm near Chinchilla, Lloyd-Giblett has long held a connection to the region’s natural environment. In May and August 2026, she undertook periods of observation, sketching and painting at Myall Park Botanical Gardens near Glenmorgan. Drawing on both these experiences and memories of her childhood, she has created a series of works that reflect on place, belonging and our relationship with the natural world.
A special feature of the exhibition is the inclusion of artworks created by students from Glenmorgan, Hannaford, Meandarra and The Gums State Schools. Developed alongside Lloyd-Giblett during workshops held in August, these works respond to the unique flora of Myall Park Botanical Gardens and reflect the students’ own observations and connections to the landscape.
For Lloyd-Giblett, working with communities as both an artist and educator is an act of reciprocity. Through shared creative experiences, she encourages a deeper understanding of the natural world, believing that the more intimately we know the environments around us, the more likely we are to value, protect and care for them.
ON THE CURVED WALL
Retro Spectacles
by Murilla Respite Group
Drawing together a lifetime of memories, experiences and observations, this exhibition showcases the creative talents of the Murilla Respite Group whose members range in age from 80 to 96 years. Eclectic in style and rich in character, this collection of artworks offers a window into lives shaped by decades of change, connection and community.
Guided by their art tutor Darryn Campbell, the group explores painting and mixed media through a combination of collaborative and individual projects. Together, these works celebrate creativity, connection and the value of continuing to learn, share and create at every stage of life.
EXHIBITION OPENING
Friday 28 November 2026, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
EXHIBITION DATES
29 November 2026 – 30 January 2027
