Had a fantastic time in Condobolin this week working with Heather Blackley to bring an exhibition by Tess Kelly to life at the hospital.
Tess Kelly is a local artist who has been making work since 1960. Her paintings are lively, engaging and sensitive. Her drawings are delicate and considered. Tess is a self taught artist who was able to finally attend art school at 30. From there her work and artistic life blossomed. Fabulous to see so many family members travel from as far as Sydney to see the show.
A personal highlight is a gorgeous early painting of her father made when Tess was only 15.
It’s such a pleasure to be in Condo and work with Lachlan Arts Council to continue bringing local art and artists to the corridors of the hospital.
See this work through until March 2027.
Steven, Arts & Health Coordinator
The Condobolin Hospital exhibition is part of our art in hospitals program across parts of the Western NSW Local Health District. Read more about this program.