It's been three short years since talented artist Emily Persson first began exhibiting at The Moree Gallery, within which time her profile has enjoyed meteoric, and global, success.
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From exhibitions in New York to a named finalist in the Hawkesbury Art Prize, Emily's star is on the rise, and as such it is with much excitement that regional NSW welcomes her latest body of work.
From Friday, November 8, Emily will exhibit her Don't Fence Me In show at The Moree Gallery; exquisite ceramics by Angela Edwards also forms part of the showcase.
With the majority of her palette knife impasto pieces reflecting rural landscapes and seascapes, Emily, a Melbourne based artist, is always thrilled to head west.
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"I've visited Moree many times, even as a child we camped close by, but since 2017 I have always enjoyed driving from either Brisbane or Melbourne to hand deliver my works to The Moree Gallery," she said.
"Living in the middle of Melbourne, I don't get to see the rural landscape enough for inspiration, so I love driving to Moree and then exploring the surrounding regions."
As part of the gallery's 2018 group exhibition Emily said she was stuck by the incredible warmth of the community and as such, is excited to be returning.
"As a landscape artist I love the feedback, response and reception of my work from the people who get to live in these areas," she said.
"It's amazing to talk and chat with the rural audience and can't wait for another opportunity at the opening of the exhibition."
Having enjoyed spending time roaming the Australian landscape artist, inspiration for this exhibition was plentiful.
Having time to travel and see the Australian landscape has adjusted Emily's perception of just how diverse our land can be.
"Don't Fence Me In means I don't just stay in my studio," she said.
"I have been travelling across the country documenting the magnificent scapes and stumbling upon the hidden gems of outback Australia."
Emily, who grew up on acreage close to the Tamborine mountains, has also drawn the attention of some of Australia's most sought-after interior designers, with her work regularly displayed in lifestyle magazines including House and Garden, Belle and Country Style.
Angela Edwards, of Inverell, will also be displaying her latest range of ceramics, her unique and textured pieces beautifully crafted.
Don't Fence Me In and Angela Edwards Ceramics opens Friday, November 8 at 10am, with drinks with the artist from 5.30pm that evening.
Catalogue is currently available at www.themoreegallery.com.au, or phone (02) 6752 3927, with the exhibition concluding on November 29.
