My Backyard an Exhibition by Ruth Merriman
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As the title of her exhibition, ‘My Backyard’ suggests, The Incubator Gallery is showcasing a series of large watercolours and canvases inspired by Ruths backyard through the perspective of her childhood memories, holidays and travels. Looking at the concept of nostalgia, and how as humans we look back fondly at past times and memories from childhood, where life seemed simpler.
Ruth is a born and bred New Zealander. Being born in the late 1960’s, this exhibition will feature iconic images from growing up in Tauranga New Zealand. She has created a selection of artwork that reflects her childhood memories inspired by her own childhood photos, the many animals she has owned and their amusing antics. Ruth considered herself a bit of a bookworm as a child, and she had a huge imagination, which has inspired her art.
She states: “I have used my whimsical imagination to add twists of humour to my childhood memories of growing up in the 1970’s. My childhood consisted of living on a quarter-acre section in town, with the vegetable garden and the mini orchard. There was a sense of a freedom to explore your backyard, the local parks, and suburbs.
Ruth has written and illustrated two picture books in reference to her childhood memories. Some of these illustrations will also be featured in the exhibition.
Opening preview Friday 2nd August, 5:30-7:30pm. Everyone welcome. Refreshments and Licensed Bar available.
On display in The Incubator Gallery from 3rd to the 24th August, 10am-3pm Monday to Saturday and some Sundays.
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