Until late August, visitors to the Dandenong Ranges can step into the small but mighty world of miniature painting in a new collection currently open at a local gallery.
The Small Packages exhibition has opened at the Sherbrooke Gallery as of 19 July and has an array of miniature and small paintings on display for the public to enjoy.
75 entries were submitted this year, with some entries mailed in from as far away as Tasmania and NSW.
Sherbrooke Gallery volunteer Leanne said that the judge, Janet Matthews, was impressed with the standard of entries this year.
“Most of the miniatures must be viewed using the magnifying glasses to fully appreciate their intricate details,” she said.
Winners this year included the Winner of the Michael Freshwater Award for Excellence, artist It Hao Pheh, for his painting titled ‘St Paul’s, Melbourne’, which is the size of a matchbox.
The winner of the Tea-Bag Challenge went to artist Carol Toogood for her painting on a real gum leaf titled ‘ Wildflower Season’.
Best Miniature went to Ruth Bosveld from Tasmania for her incredible gouache painting on a piano key titled ‘ Freycinet Sailing’, and the Winner of Best Graphite went to Nicole Martin for her drawing titled ‘ Forgotten Memories’.
The Winner of the Best Small Painting went to Regina Brewster from NSW for her painting ‘ Frog & Fungi’.
The Small Packages exhibition is on now until 24 August at the Sherbrooke Gallery, 62 Monbulk Rd, Belgrave. Sherbrooke Gallery is open Friday to Monday from 11am- 3pm.
“Visitors are invited to vote for their favourite artists’ work as part of the ‘People’s Choice’ Award,” said Leanne.
