By PETER DOUGLAS
TWO of the most talented artists in the Dandenong Ranges have served up a visual delight for local enthusiasts.
Burrinja studio artists, Katherine Reynolds and Jesse Yvette Journoud-Ryan, have prepared an incredible exhibition, called ‘Mimicry’, in the Jambi gallery at the Upwey-based community centre.
Among the artworks for the public to enjoy are a range of collages, paintings, projection installations and sculptural mosaics.
Ms Journoud-Ryan said she and her fellow artist seemed destined to be involved in this exhibition.
“Katherine and I have followed similar paths in terms of education, yet our paths have only crossed at Burrinja,” she said.
“We both, at different occasions, studied at Upwey High School.
“Then at Swinburne TAFE for visual arts, then at Monash University.”
Ms Reynolds is involved in numerous local initiatives and last year was a recipient of a local art award.
Meanwhile, Ms Journoud-Ryan said the exhibition would also be a farewell.
“I will be leaving my studio at Burrinja after almost three years to set up from home and further my art,” she said.
“For me, the exhibition will be a great way of finishing up my studio tenancy at Burrinja.
“But it will be a fabulous beginning on embarking on collaborative work with Katherine, with hopefully many more shows to come.”
The exhibition opened last Saturday and will run through to 12 July.
