Exhibition shows plenty of optimism

Contributing artist Peter Griffen

Optimism is the theme of a new exhibition at The Design Gallery in Terrigal, featuring works by Peter Griffen, Bettina McMahon and Denise Lithgow.

Gallery Director Gael Butler has assembled a beautiful mix of paintings, etchings, drawings and felted sculptural creations.

The show includes playful abstract landscapes by Peter Griffen who has exhibited and conducted workshops at Gosford Regional Gallery.

Denise Lithgow is an internationally renowned felt artist and has stunning wall hangings and sculptured vessels in the show.

Denise Lithgow with some of her work

Bettina McMahon came to prominence as Australia’s foremost equestrian artist.

She is also renowned for her mythological and classical subject matter including portraits of Picasso and Rembrandt.

There are also cameo appearances of works by artists as diverse as Wendy Sharpe, Pamela Griffith, Meredith Gilmore and Salvador Dali.

The exhibition opened on April 1 and runs until April 30.

The gallery is at 211a The Scenic Hwy, Terrigal, and is open Wednesday to Sunday 10am-5pm.

Source:
Media release, Mar 23
Design Gallery Terrigal