After being appointed Mont De Lancey’s first artist-in-residence in March, Wandin’s Donna Legg will host her first solo exhibition in September.
“It is a bit daunting. I’ve been painting away,” she said.
“I’ve never done this before. It’s another first. I have probably six to eight paintings that’ll be new, other than what’s in the gallery now, and I’ll change it around a little bit, just so people who have been here can see new works.”
The exhibition, titled Creating Joy, will open on Saturday 20 September and be on show until Sunday 28 September.
“I called it Creating Joy, because that’s how I feel when I do my art. I’ve had quite a few people say how much they’ve enjoyed seeing my art and what joy it’s brought them. I think it has brought joy to so many people,” Ms Legg said.
The stories of people finding the right position in their home for her artworks and the personal connections people have formed with certain pieces, Ms Legg said, also inspired the name of the exhibition.
“I had a lady who told me a story about her mum who passed away, and she wanted to buy one of my paintings because it reminded her of her mum.
“Her words were, ‘This piece has brought me so much joy’.”
The exhibition will feature some of Ms Legg’s most notable pieces, being wildlife and botanicals, but will also showcase different styles from her regular work.
She’s keeping that under wraps until the exhibition opens, however.
In October, Ms Legg will also exhibit her work as part of a group exhibition, alongside a number of other local artists.
Mont De Lancey is located at 71 Wellington Road, Wandin North and is open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.
