Art space in focus

ONE of Casey’s new art spaces is getting set to host two exhibitions in one space as part of a new and exciting council venture.
The joint exhibition will run from Wednesday 4 February to Friday 27 March and will feature works from local artists Marie Warnecke and Jenny Conn.
The Civic Centre Art Space will host the artworks and Mayor Mick Morland encourages the community to come along and experience some local talents.
Ms Warnecke’s watercolour paintings titled Atmosphere and Aesthetics, focus on the moods of nature. Her works feature sunsets, wind streaked clouds and lowered skies.
Ms Conn’s work, which will run alongside her fellow artist’s displays, is an exhibit of ceramics and clay jewellery. Ms Conn takes inspiration from various features from her own garden and incorporates these into her artworks.
Councillor Morland commended the work of both artists adding they are well worth seeing.
“Both artists are well-known locally and beyond for their talent, making this an exhibition not to be missed,” he said.
“Ms Warnecke is a member of the Berwick Artists Society and an award winning water-colourist.
“Her works have been exhibited widely across Australia, having held successful exhibitions in Townsville and Magnetic Island, before moving to Victoria.”
“Ms Conn is an experienced ceramic artist and jeweller, having exhibited her work widely, as well as teaching ceramics and pottery at TAFE colleges.
“She has also run workshops in the City of Casey as part of the popular Winter Arts Festival.”