Art exhibition celebrates new gallery space at Ourimbah

Central Coast artist Nicole Robertson is the feature artist at a new gallery located in the café at Heatherbrae’s Pies Ourimbah.

The gallery space aims to provide opportunities for local artists to showcase their creative talents.

The first exhibition, The Tapestry of the Australian Bush, features Robertson, a renowned mixed media artists who specialises in delicate watercolour paintings inspired by the natural world and a celebration of the unique beauty and diversity of our local landscapes.

The exhibition is open from June 24 to July 14. Opening night is June 29 with free entry.

Robertson said each of her artworks represented countless hours of exploration.

“My art serves as a canvas where dreams and textures merge into a lively fusion,” she said.

“Through the use of oil, watercolour, printmaking, collage, sculptures and even taxidermy, I focus on botanical birds and plants, crafting narratives that stir emotions.

“Although I have diplomas in fine arts and visual arts, my artistic knowledge stems from more than two decades devoted to self-expression.”

Heatherbrae’s Pies is an artisanal purveyor of premium pies, quality coffee and sweet treats first established in 2001 and now boasting three locations, Heatherbrae, Ourimbah and Sutton Forest.