Patonga artist exhibits in Mosman

An exhibition of recent works by Jocelyn Maughan inspired by Patonga will be displayed at the Mosman Art Gallery from this Friday, March 14.

The exhibition will include drawings and watercolours that had been developed through monotypes and block prints to finely crafted oils and tempera paintings that demonstrate the artist's "mastery of composition and acute understanding of the human form".

The exhibition will be opened by artist and president of the Australian Watercolour Institute Mr Brian Stratton OAM.

The opening night for the exhibition will be held at 6.30pm on Friday, March 14.

Admission to the Mosman Art Gallery is $8 or $6 concession.

Complimentary drinks are provided.

Those wishing to visit the opening of the exhibition must RSVP by March 12.

An exhibition talk and demonstration will also be held by Jocelyn Maughan on Sunday, March 30, from 1pm.

Admission to the talk is free and afternoon tea is included.

An excursion to Jocelyn Maughan's Patonga Bakehouse Gallery and Borg Galleries Central Coast has also been organized by the Mosman Art Gallery for Friday, April 4.

For more information, telephone 9978 4185.

The gallery is located on the corner of Art Gallery Way and Myahgah Rd, Mosman.

It is open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm, and is closed public holidays.

For more information, telephone 9978 4178 or visit www.mosman.nsw.gov.au.

Press release, 4 Mar 2008 Mosman Art Gallery