Melanie Neergard

'Lady Serving Drinks'

Mixed media

'Ballina Beach Safari'

Photography

Artist statement: 'I spent a lot of time at the beach when I was young. I grew up on the North Coast.

The ocean captured my heart and made me feel like a water lady.

I love that the ocean is always close and I can see the most amazing things there.

Ballina, where this photo was taken, is a beautiful place and it makes me feel privileged to live here on the North Coast.'

- Melanie Neergard, October 2012

Artworks from the exhibition

REDAFFECTS

held 5 - 24 October 2012