Exhibition: From Sydney Cove to Mount Kosciuszko by John Wong
Tue 3 Jun 2025 - Sun 29 Jun 2025
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
- Address
- 669/673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra
From Sydney Cove to Mount Kosciuszko presents a captivating collection of watercolour paintings that take viewers on a visual journey through Australia’s vibrant landscapes and colourful spectacles.
John Wong is a retired GP with a deep passion for watercolour. He began his artistic journey in September 1995 at Charlotte Pass during a year when the slopes held more rock than snow, making it impossible to ski. Fate had other plans as an art teacher at the lodge introduced John to watercolour, sparking a lifelong love for the medium. Though faded with time, his first paintings of The Apple and Ski Lodge remain treasured markers of his beginnings.
Fifteen years ago, John took his passion further, enrolling in formal watercolour lessons. His dedication led him to study at the UNSW College of Fine Arts for two years until his journey was disrupted by the upheaval of COVID-19.
Image: Traditional Dance at Circular Quay by John Wong.
This exhibition is free and will be on display during library opening hours from Tuesday 3 June to Sunday 29 June 2025, so ensure you pop in to enjoy these breathtaking landscapes.
For enquiries call 9093 6400.
We acknowledge the Bidjigal and Gadigal Clans, who traditionally occupied this area of the Sydney Coast, and pay respects to Elders past and present.
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