Pacific Edge: Contemporary art from coastal Queensland

Work of leading Queensland contemporary artists who live and work in communities throughout Queensland and who find inspiration in their coastal environments . Artists include Scott Redford, Fiona Foley, Eddie Koumans, Glen Skein and the Lockhart River Art Gang. This exhibition will explore their work in painting, printmaking, installation, sculpture and multimedia. The exhibition will include a number of leading artists-in-residence who will be able to stay and work within the Mackay community. The exhibiton was part of the 5th Regional Arts Australia National Conference: The Pacific Edge, 14-17 Sept 2006, Mackay, Australia. Two of the exhibitors were: Holly Grech-Fitzgerald: Virtual woven (Alocasia I) Ashley Holmes: Inverse Blink Regional Arts Australia National Conference (5th : 2006 : Mackay, Queensland) Exhibiting artists: Bonemap ; Sammy Clarmont ; James Esseli ; Fiona Foley ; Holly Grech ; Samantha Hobson ; Silas Hobson ; Ashley Holmes ; Jan Hynes ; Meryn Jones ; Ed Koumans ; Susanne McLean ; Rosella Namok ; Fiona Omeenyo ; Gregory Omeenyo ; Scott Redford ; Pamela Mei-Long See ; Glen Skien ; Geoffrey Warrradoo ; Rick and Leonie Wood.