On the Road to Mt Isa and Townsville

On the Road to Mt Isa and Townsville
December 2010

The 2010 Exhibition is the last time I will be hosting the event for the Heart Foundation. We have both agreed that the event has run the distance and it is time to focus on new and more exciting events to raise awareness for this very worthy cause.
The East Coast Aboriginal Art Exhibition was an annual event first staged in 2007. The purpose of the exhibition is to raise awareness of Indigenous health issues and generate valuable funds for Indigenous heart health programs by showcasing the art works of prominent Indigenous Artists.

Lloyd was the lead artist, showcasing more than 45 artworks including paintings, clay work and sculptures during a two month period exhibiting in Brisbane Queensland State Library, Mt Isa TAFE and the Townsville Cultural Centre.

The three locations featured a two week exhibition and a launch cocktail party for approximately 200 invited guests. The launch event featured local Indigenous entertainment, guest speakers, canapés and refreshments. After the launch event the exhibition runs for a two week period showcasing the selected works and education attendees about heart health and the work of the Heart Foundation in improving Indigenous health through a dedicated screen presentation. Proceeds from the sale of the selected artworks will go directly to the Indigenous health initiatives run by the Heart Foundation.

School Groups, TAFE Students and University Students had the opportunity to experience guided art tours of the exhibition with Lloyd. Lloyd talked through the meanings behind the artworks, the origins of East Coast Artwork and the protocol behind exhibiting in various areas.

Supporting artists for the 2010 exhibition tour were, Lloyd Hornsby Gawura Lead Artist, Milton Budge, Debbie Taylor and Lloyds youngest daughter Raquel Jackson.

Lloyd commented on the success of the tour “I have to say I love touring to regional areas talking to the people and the schools. The response I get to the artwork and the event is fantastic. I always feel like I have achieved so much when I come back from being on tour. The warmth of the people from regional Queensland never ceases to amaze me.”

2011 - What will I be doing.......

I am in a planning phase at present. Looking at going to Canberra for an exhibition, maybe back to Armidale. I certainly love that place. We are doing some planning with the boys at PCYC regarding workshops with the young people. I should have some idea on where to from here early in the new year. For now it is back to some painting and creating some new canvases. I am currently tackling a 4 mt in depth painting, and it is coming together well. I will have some time with my children and grandchildren over Christmas, then my lovely wife and I are having a holiday at the beach. Put the feet up and relax and contemplate how good life is.

I would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and a safe new year.