Tank 4 Gallery
Over the last twelve months, artist Marita D’Arcy has been making portraits of exceptional individuals and community role models of that tight knit little suburb, Machans Beach.
Marita herself does not live in Machans, but her son and grand children do. Starting with the school community, and then through to the long-term residents, Marita has met, gathered stories from, and painted portraits of the most extraordinary and inspiring people in the community.
The exhibition also features works by the primary school kids, made during workshops with Marita, plus audio recordings of their conversations about their art journey, their community, and the bridge.
"My hope is that through this exhibition, the children involved can see their community unite and shine."
Image credit: Mary and the Bush Turkeys, acrylic on paper 2023