Explore the Poatina Tree Gallery Abstract Art Exhibition
Art is explored through playful abstraction in this engaging exhibition, featuring everything from expressive paintings to thoughtful ceramics and sculptural forms crafted from reclaimed objects. It’s a space that invites curiosity and rewards an open mind.
Every artwork becomes a conversation between material and imagination. As you revisit each piece, subtle details emerge, encouraging a deeper appreciation and a fresh perspective on the stories being told.
All About the Abstract Art Exhibition
An exhibition showcasing the work of Sarah L Stewart (paintings), Sabine Wagner (ceramics) and Nikki Johnston (sculpture).
Each artist has summarised their work for the exhibition.
‘Making art from the heart that invites you to ponder.’ Sarah L Stewart
‘Bringing colour into the darkness – abstracts and ceramics to brighten the day.’ Sabine Wagner
‘Transforming everyday materials into playful, story-rich sculptures.’ Nikki Johnston.
Exhibition Details
Dates: 23 November to 28 October 2025
Opening: 23 November 2025 at 2pm
Exhibition location:
East Wing, Shop 1
Poatina Village Green
Poatina 7302 Tasmania
Exhibition organiser: Jo Frietag
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An Abstract Art Exhibition to Inspire
An art exhibition with a focus on abstraction as a format that challenges our perspective on landscape, character and personality and the purpose of materials.
This exhibition will engage viewers with a range of works that are contemplative, creative, and full of surprise and beauty.
People of all ages will enjoy this exhibition and find something that will spark their imagination and inspire them to consider art that does sits slightly aside the figurative world.
Featured Art Exhibition Artists
Sarah L Stewart’s paintings are complex, detailed often colours and intriguing. She works intuitively, often beginning with no plan or intention, the works are undoubtedly shaped by the environment both urban landscape of city streets to the beautiful natural landscape of rural and coastal lutruwita/Tasmania).
Sabine Wagner explores a number of different art forms and in this exhibition, she shows recent ceramics and abstract paintings on aluminium foil – inviting the viewer to look deeper.
The ceramics post are dedicated to resistance fighters throughout our history unique colourful and strong to counteract the dark times we are facing.
Nikki Johnston’s creative practice is informed by a lifetime immersed in storytelling, jewellery design, and hand-engraving precious metal.
Repurposed and reimagined, defunct to funked, Nikki’s ork embraces a playful exploration of unorthodox materials and processes.
Art, Diveristy, Connection
Come and visit this exhibition and see a diversity of practice and mediums including paintings, ceramics and sculpture made from repurposed objects.
Each artist has a personal story to tell, and each piece is a conversation between material and imagination, revealing stories that can be seen, and seen again, in a different way.
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