AOM March: Noela Lowien

Artist of the Month for March is Noela Lowien with a special interest in Kilcoy history. The theme of Noela’s exhibition “Kilcoy Country” will reflect the Kilcoy district as we know it – as part of country Australia.

Noela has a great admiration for the Australian bush and the beauty of our natural landscapes and she says, “I always have a desire to capture the past and present day in paintings of street and landscape scenes. I wish I had a video of early Kilcoy, but without it I endeavour to capture the atmosphere of those days in artwork….”

The small, picturesque rural town of Kilcoy, Queensland, which is rich in culture and history, is where Noela has lived since growing up on the nearby family farm – a descendant of five local pioneering families. Noela is very involved in the local Historical Society, being the research and publishing officer. She has 16 local books successfully published to date (from 1992 to 2014) along with the successful collation and design of the 2015-16 Kilcoy History Trail business signage project. This involvement brings about Noela’s aspiration to paint local and historical scenes, combining her nostalgia-laced interests of history and art.

Noela likes to encourage locals to participate in community art events and the Art Section of the local show, which takes place in April. As an active member of Kilcoy Art Society Inc and previously Kilcoy Art Group Inc and painting in all mediums, Noela has participated with success in many exhibitions and at district shows. Noela’s subject matter, media and techniques vary from time to time. Her work can be viewed at local venues.

Noela’s exhibition extends from 4 March to 2 April during Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery regular opening hours (Thursday to Monday, 9am to 1pm).

Small souvenir items such as matted prints, matted originals, mini masterpieces and quality greeting cards complement Noela’s 18 pieces of wall artwork.