During August, The Gallery Mt Macedon will feature an exhibition titled Inspired by Music.
Jess Buzbee, a painter, and Colleen Weste, a textile artist, have combined to illustrate how music is central to each woman in defining their richly creative lives.
“My life as an visual artist began when I could no longer play my beloved instrument, turning my profound grief into a new form of expression,” Jess said.
“My art is deeply intuitive, shaped by the echoes of music that still resonate within me.
“I incorporate my old sheet music into my art, remembering each piece, performance or practice session. I lose myself in the process listening to music and find solace in blending and colour.
“I share this emotional journey, inviting viewers to experience the interplay of music and nature that continues to inspire me.”
Colleen said classical music was part of her whole life – both playing and listening.
“As I play music in my rural studio, painting or stitching, I’m inspired by the Australian bush and by nature’s colours and its textures,” she said.
“My passion is silk art quilts where I paint on silk and combine shibori resist, ecodyeing and freehand machine embroidery.
“These convey memories and movement, where sounds of birds intrude as dye and stitch connect the layers of cloth.
“Like music, nature awakens our senses to the world around us. I am inspired to imagine the composer’s story as my theme is interpreted.”
The exhibition is on from August 5 to September 2, with an opening on Sunday August 4 at 2pm.
The Gallery Mt Macedon is located at 684 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon.
