Art News

Moving On Up

Local artist Ben Gully, a relative newcomer to the North Coast, currently has his first solo exhibition, Show Pony, on show at Caddies in Lismore.

The 24 year-old relocated from Sydney to Lismore four years ago and the works in the exhibition are a response to his time here in the Northern Rivers.

"The works relate to the people I'm close to and have formed bonds with here - they reflect my new environment," Ben said. "Moving here had a big cultural effect on me and I find it inspiring to be around other people I can bounce ideas off and get feedback from. Have other artists around me has really allowed me to unleash my creativity."

Show Pony showcases a collection of charcoal, pastel and ink drawings as well as some heat transfer prints that Ben has created since his arrival on the North Coast. Yet despite this newfound inspiration, art has always been a big part of Ben's life.

"Both my parents are artists so it's always been in my blood," Ben said. "I've never considered it something I've learnt - it's just always been there as a way of expressing myself."

Show Pony is on display until July 29.