This is where we step behind the gallery walls and into the creative lives of our artists. From candid interviews and studio visits to the stories that unfold at our exhibitions and events, our Journal captures the moments, musings, and making-of that shape The Corner Store Gallery.
We’re thrilled to welcome Queensland-based painter Leisl Baker to The Corner Store Gallery for her first solo exhibition with us, Familiar Ground. Known for her expressive landscapes and distinctive sgraffito technique, Leisl captures the essence of place through both studio work and en plein air painting. In this interview, she shares the inspiration behind Familiar Ground, the role of memory and connection in her landscapes, and how painting outdoors continues to shape her practice.
Read MoreWe’re delighted to welcome artist Anne-France Fulgence to Orange this month as part of her residency prize from last year’s Regional Landscape Prize.
Thanks to the generous support of Quest Orange, Anne-France has been awarded two weeks of complimentary accommodation while she explores and responds to our stunning local landscapes through painting and drawing. During her stay, she’ll be working en plein air across the region, capturing the colour, light, and quiet drama of the Central West.
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