Artistic Perna’s Put Art On Display

A third generation member of an artistic Sarina family is following the paths of his mother and grandmother.

Bradley Perna, 15, and his mother Jodie are among seven artists displaying their works in a display at the Sarina Art Gallery which continues until November 25.

Bailey has on show his lino print Nature’s Pattern which took him five weeks to complete and earned him an A in his art class at Sarina State High School.

Bailey also makes jewellery, including rings, pendants and earrings.

He said he has been inspired by his mother Jodie, who has been president of the Sarina Arts Council for the past six years, and his grandmother Dianne Moren who are both talented artists.

“Mum certainly has had an influence in my art,” he said.

Jodie said she just loved art from a young age in primary school.

“I loved doing the CWA posters and when we were really young we coloured in flags. I would always get first and I just had a great passion for it.

“That’s why I keep running the art gallery, because I love that people in the community can display their artwork.

“Mum was also putting her artwork in the gallery but hasn’t now for a couple of years.”

Jodie said the Sarina art scene was strong, with 33 members in the Sarina Arts Council and up to 600 tourists and locals visiting the monthly exhibitions.

This month’s display includes Jodie’s watercolour Protea, along with pieces by Marilyn Parnell, Doug Lenton, Monika Ciesielski, Joy Hold and Brigitte Zimmermann. The display is open free of charge from 10-3 daily until November 25.

The Sarina Art Gallery is near the Sarina Sugar Shed, in the Field of Dreams Parkland.

By Charlie Payne

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Bailey

Bailey Perna with his lino print Nature’s Family which earned him an A at school. Photos: Charlie Payne

Jodie

Jodie Perna with her watercolour Protea

Lenton

Buick Roadmaster by Doug Lenton

Ciesielski

Seascape with Boats by Monika Ciesielski

Hold

Pottery by Joy Hold

Zimmermann

Magpie by Brigitte Zimmermann

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