Artist Sue Quinlan Brain volunteered her time and talents to create a vibrant and colourful banner for Willaura Primary School – 25 years ago. 

She was a regular visitor to the district and was able to capture the atmosphere of the landscape, farms and houses of the town. 

The banner has been in use every year since, and present-day students were proud to show off their banner in anticipation of Quinlan Brain’s return to the town.

An exhibition of Quinlan Brain’s latest artwork of contemporary paintings, called ‘Land in new light’, opened at Willaura Modern Railway Gallery on Saturday.  

A large audience of family, friends and visitors enjoyed viewing the solo exhibition, which remains open each Friday and Saturday from 10am to 2pm until January 21.

Quinlan Brain lives on a cattle property in south-western Victoria with her family. The farm and surrounding bushland of the Glenelg River provides inspiration for her artwork. She works primarily in oil and acrylic paints, but explores mixed media and, on occasion, elements of collage.

“The work I’ve made in the past few years is of the place I see nearly every day,” Quinlan Brain said. 

“It is the beauty of the ordinary that I want to paint and draw. It now seems extraordinary. 

“The details of sheds, the untamed grass, farming equipment, the bush surrounding the property – a forever giving landscape. 

“The everyday subjects of the farm demand attention with their contrasting forms, shapes and the way they change with the light and seasons.” 

The gallery, in Main Street, is also open by appointment. 

People wanting more information can go to the gallery’s Facebook page, Willaura Modern, or phone Lois on 0428 541 482. 

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