A striking new Artists on View exhibition, featuring expressive landscapes, birds and nature, has opened today at Dudley House on View Street.
Artist Lorraine McCarthy finds meaning in life through nature and her strong faith in God. Her art reflects hope, purpose and passion inspired by scripture. Everyday wanderings are captured in her creative works, revealing secrets of life and faith through colour and form.
The exhibition, Imperial Oracles of My Everyday Wanderings, presents a rich array of oil and acrylic paintings, watercolours, charcoal and ink drawings, as well as photography that invites audiences into a world of expressive landscapes, birds, floral pieces and imaginative interpretations of nature.
Lorraine describes herself as a colourist expressionist with a distinctive artistic style defined by vivid, bright colour and thick lashings of paint. Her approach gives each piece a unique presence and conveys not only what is seen, but what is felt.
Lorraine said the exhibition explored themes of renewal, connection and the underlying constancy found in the ever-changing landscape.
"Nature is my constant sounding board. Each work is unique, some realistic, others imaginative, soft and moody, or vibrant. I aim to project more than what I see, but what I feel and experience on a deeper level," Lorraine said.
"The natural rejuvenation of nature underlies that which is dependable. I want my art to reflect the secrets of life and faith through thoughtful discovery and connection."
The free exhibition at Dudley House, 60 View Street, Bendigo, is open 10am to 5pm until Monday February 23.
The community is invited to the exhibition's official opening event from 1.30pm to 4pm on Saturday February 14.
This exhibition is supported by the City of Greater Bendigo's 2026 Artists on View program.
