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Baradine artist, Tina Pech, has been a fixture of the regional arts scene for a number of years. After a successful showing of her exhibit, \u201cBookish\u201d in Dubbo, she has brought her creativity back to the local scene, with a new showing at the Coonabarabran SPACE gallery. The piece above is a \u201ccascade of books\u201d. (All images: Steve Turner).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tina considers this showing of \u201cBookish\u201d to be a remix or remastering of sorts, evoking the full sense of her original exhibition, albeit in a smaller venue. With three-dimensional art that fills the space, it is an exploration of books, the way they make you feel and the magic they create. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joining the enthralled audience, we checked out the variety of objects displayed, all based around the book theme. Some took on a vivid depiction of the human body as well, with several \u201chearts\u201d. As Tina explained, books have a body of their own, with a \u201cspine\u201d and other parts, so this metaphor is perfect and extends throughout the show. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tina spoke about her love of \u201cbooks and reading and paper and stationery\u201d and how this became a part of her art. All of those things feed her \u201cimagination and creativity\u201d, which goes back into her art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The appreciative audience enjoyed afternoon tea after Tina\u2019s introduction, and the SPACE Gallery Mother\u2019s Day prize was drawn also, won by Annie Beard and Kyle Doran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With pieces on display and for sale, you can view the exhibition for the rest of this month at SPACE Gallery, 41 Dalgarno Street, Coonabarabran.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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