Artists around Lake Macquarie will throw open the doors to their studios this weekend as part of the Open Studios event.
The event gives people a chance to meet more than 40 local artists and get a unique behind-the-scenes look at their processes.
“This instalment marks five years since our inaugural Open Studios in November 2019 and it has been an ongoing success story in Lake Mac,” Council’s acting Manager Arts, Culture and Tourism Jane Britt said.
“It’s a wonderful way to recognise and celebrate the diversity of creative talent in our city. It gives the public a chance to buy art direct from the artists, and it gives our artists an opportunity to interact with the community and network with other creatives.”
One of the artists taking part this year is Denny Breese doesn’t have to go far to find inspiration with his studio only a stone’s throw from Catherine Hill Bay.
A physiotherapist by day, Breese said natural beauty, combined with an innate desire to create new things and ideas, drove him to pursue his passion for making art.
“As a physio I have to effectively communicate a thought, concept or idea in a manner that patients can understand,” he said.
“I also need to think about what exercises or options a patient may need to consider when embarking on their rehab journey.
“Similarly, in art we create and depict ideas, concepts, emotions and attitudes that we ourselves envision and want the viewer to experience.”
Lake Mac Open Studios will be held from 10am until 4pm on the 2nd and 3rd of November 2024. For more information visit arts.lakemac.com.au.
