Blooming Marvellous By James White

Local artist James White is bringing his love of flowers to the New England Regional Art Museum this Friday 5 May, with his visually stunning exhibition ‘Blooming Marvellous’.

Growing up on the family farm in Boggabri in northern NSW, James White has had an appreciation of flowers since he was a young lad gardening with his mum – his love of art beginning after he started attending The Armidale School where he was inspired by traditional painter Fred Roberts. 

After winning the watercolour prize at the Currabubula Art Show in 1964, White spent the next three years travelling and painting overseas. Now, returning to his roots and the family farm, he has taken his passion to the next level with the ‘Blooming Marvellous’ exhibition.

Open from 6pm on 5 May at NERAM, ‘Blooming Marvellous’ is a series of artworks that connect the flowers depicted with everyday objects and the significance of their interaction in our personal lives. 

"I just love the colour, form, and structures of the flowers, but I also try to create a storyline which is fed into the paintings. The titles also provide some insight into my intentions," White said.

The pieces are pure watercolour, showcasing the amazing versatility of the medium, while White’s skillful use of technique creates a depth and richness that is both stunning and engaging. 

Having had solo exhibitions of watercolours at NERAM in 1998, 2004, 2008 and 2010, as well as various exhibitions at Weswal Gallery in Tamworth, the Moree Gallery, the Narrabri Art Gallery, and Gallery 126 in Armidale – James White is a seasoned pro. 

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to lay your eyes on ‘Blooming Marvellous’ and hear from White himself – head on over to NERAM where he will be giving an artist talk on Saturday 6 May from 10:30am. 

Whether you're an art lover or a fan of flowers, ‘Blooming Marvellous’ is sure to leave you feeling inspired.  PS: the exhibition and talk are also completely free, you just need to reserve your spot using Trybooking. So what are you waiting for? Book your spot now!

To reserve your spot for the exhibition, click here and to reserve your spot for the artist talk, click here.

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