Noela Lowien
I live in the small, picturesque country town of Kilcoy, Queensland, which is rich in culture and history. A descendant of five local pioneering families, I am very involved in our local Historical Society, being the research and publishing officer with 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. I am a current active member of Kilcoy Art Society Inc, and previously Kilcoy Art Group Inc., and Somerset Art Society Inc.
Aspired by the beauty of the Australian landscape I paint local and historical scenes, combining my interests of history and art. Subjects and Mediums include: Landscapes, Buildings, Still Life, Portraits, Animals, and Modern in Oil, Pencil, Watercolour, Pen & Wash, Pastels, Acrylics, Calligraphy, Floral Art, Textile art and craft.
Having painted since 1994 and very busy with work, family and other hobbies, I concentrate on painting in oils, have exhibited with success at district shows and my work can be viewed at local venues. Subject matter, media and techniques vary from time to time – a pleasurable experience, bringing delight to the day when I desire a change of pace and direction.
Awards
2019: Somerset Regional Council Australia Day Arts and Cultural Award
2019: Life Membership Kilcoy Art Society Inc.
2017; 2018; 2021: Reserve Champion Exhibit Kilcoy Show. 2021: Champion
2013: Commended (2) Moore Art Awards & Exhibition
2008: 1st Prize Portrait Esk Multicultural Arts Exhibition
2008: Major Award Kilcoy Shire Council Australia Day Cultural Achievement Award
2006: 1st prize Linville School Open Exhibition
2005, 2009, 2011, 2019: Woodford Show Champion exhibit
2005: 3rd Prize Linville School Open Exhibition
2001 – 2021: Most Successful Art Exhibitor Kilcoy Pastoral Agricultural & Industrial Show
1998, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015: Esk Show Champion exhibit; (Peoples’ Choice Esk 2012)
1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2014: Champion Exhibits Kilcoy Show
1998, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2018: Toogoolawah Show Champion exhibit
1998: 2nd Prize Kilcoy Art Group Open Exhibition
1996, 1997, 1998, 2010, 2012: Woodford Art Group Exhibition Prizes (Peoples’ Choice 2002)
1996: Peoples’ Choice Kilcoy Art Group Open Exhibition
1995-2021: Kilcoy, Esk, Toogoolawah, Woodford & Crows Nest Shows – Multiple Prize winning Oil, Acrylics, Watercolour, Pastel, Pen & Wash, Pencil. All subjects.
Publications:
- Kilcoy Shire Cultural Directory, 2000 – entry for Fine Arts, Floral Art, and Calligraphy
- Qld Country Life Editorial segment for Fine Art, 3 August 2006
- Kilcoy Sentinel, Cultural achievers segment, 18 April 2001
Artwork Presentations and Donations to Organisations:
Kilcoy Shire Council Chambers, Kilcoy Shire Mayoral Ball, Kilcoy State High School, Kilcoy District Historical Society, Kilcoy RSL, Kilcoy Bowls Club, Kilcoy Motel, Kilcoy Exchange Hotel, Kilcoy Lions Club, Kilcoy Wood Wine & Art Festival, Kilcoy Show Society, Woodford Historical Society 2001 Federation Centenary Celebrations, Esk Shire Council Chambers.
Other Art Achievements:
- Judging of Junior Artwork for Kilcoy Shire Council Australia Day Celebration, 1998
- Judging of Kilcoy State High School Art Acquisitions, student artwork from 2002-2015
- Organisational Assistance for Kilcoy Art Group Annual Exhibitions & Kilcoy Art Society Inc
- Fine Arts Steward Kilcoy Pastoral Agricultural & Industrial Show, to current
- Kilcoy Wood Wine & Art Festival- Art co-ordinator from 2000 to 2013
- Leukaemia Foundation “Cows on Parade” fundraiser, painting of fibreglass cows 2001
- Hunting Lodge Estate B&B Murals, 2005
- Kilcoy Show Society Pavilion Community Mural, 2010
- Kilcoy Art Gallery tile murals, 2009
- Yowie Park Yowie Board painting, 2003
- Tuition experience in all mediums with various professional artists.
- Commission artwork for private collections. Instagram/Facebook artwork exposure
- Group & Solo Exhibitions
Group & Solo Exhibitions:
- Kilcoy Art Group Inc from 1994
- Kilcoy Art Society Inc, Courthouse Gallery from 2006
- Woodford Art Group from 1996
- Jallas Café Woodford, 2007, 2011 and 2020
- Kilcoy State School Art Show 2009
- Special Guest Art Display Woodford Library- 2005, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013
- Ringsfield House, Nanango, 2009
- Woongooroo Estate & Winery, 2010
- Brisbane Valley Art Competitions from 2008
- Tenterfield Gallery 2009 – 2013
- Crea-art-ivity Xpo, Moore, 2014
- Somerset Regional Gallery, Toogoolawah, 2016 & 2020 (group)
- Maleny Garden, 2017
- Rosalie Gallery, Goombungee, 2018
- Glen Rock Gallery, Esk, 2019, 2020
- Somerset Region Art Beat, Toogoolawah, 2019, 2021
- Kilcoy Art Society Inc Artist of the Month 2013, 2014, 2018, 2021
- MacGregor Lions Westfield Art Extravaganza, 2019
- Somerset Regional Gallery, Toogoolawah, 2021 (major exhibition)
…Sample Work
