This small exhibition of 10 paintings celebrates the powerful connection I feel between art and music. The year 2020 marked the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig Van Beethoven. From the outset I sought to explore the strong connection between my love of painting and my lifelong love of the music of Beethoven, in this instance, his 9 symphonies. I decided to do this by painting the hands that play the instruments and direct the music which provides me with such enjoyment. Each of the 9 paintings has a connection with one of Beethoven's 9 symphonies. The 10th painting relates to Beethoven’s exquisite Emperor piano concerto.

‘Ways of Seeing: Miya/Significant Plants – Beginnings’ showcases works from five culturally diverse, female artists – Glynis Lee, Angelina Lewis, Juwayning Lorraine Williams, Linda Yarrowin, Nena Zanos - created during a printmaking project at Wagait Beach. Artworks reflect each artist’s personal connection to chosen plants. Accompanying stories and video communicate cultural knowledge.

The viewer is exposed to obscurities of the universe including artwork, ‘Solar Flare’ depicting a solar explosion also, ‘Meteor Shower’ and ‘Supernova’. Energy and passion are radiating from the paintings, highlighting intensity. In contrast, ‘The Wormhole’ and ‘Galaxy’s Breath’ depict the timelessness and constancy of galaxies and the beyond.