And so we come to the end

The ten days of the tenth Art Feast have come to an end after a blockbuster weekend finale.

Saturday’s  visit to Sunset Winery, which overlooks a stunning view along American Beach, allowed me to enjoy the Soft Touch exhibition and the company of painters Jennifer Woodhouse and Merril Hansen, and woodworker Roger Hansen. These artists were working on site for anyone who cared to come along and see them making art.

Jennifer Woodhouse, Roger Hansen and Merril Hansen work at Sunset Winery

In the evening, seven of us took advantage of Grant Mellon’s bus service for the trip to the women’s dinner at KI Spirits near Kingscote.

The tapas food was delicious and generous. Hosts Sarah and Jon Lark (Jon is also the chef) made the night one to remember.  About 30 women had a great night among Sean McGowan’s  photos and near Evette Sunset’s installation. Evette took time off from her labours to enjoy the evening as well.

The Sunday finale began with the Kangaroo Island Farmers Market at Lloyd Collins Reserve Penneshaw. Nicholas Burness Pike set up shop in the Penguin Centre nearby and his bird paintings, prints and cards proved to be quite popular.

At Frogs & Roses Lindy Bruce’s garden was almost in full bloom and was a beautiful introduction to the pavilion where Pamela Kent and Suzanne Jarmyn displayed their landscape and floral paintings.

Out at Emu Bay the wind installations were blowing in the wind as were the kites and one radio controlled plane. Jacob Hinves, who is a secondary school student on Kangaroo Island, had produced the highlight of the show with his wedge-tailed eagle made from old farm tools and metal discards.

Back out at Dudley Wines, the finale had the cellar door rocking with music and conviviality. Jeff Howard made the draw of the Friends prize of three nights at a lighthouse keeper cottage courtesy of Natural Resources KI, one dozen wines from Springs Road Winery and a decorated cake from SweetP Cakes and Cookies. And the winner is … Caroline Taylor. Congratulations Caroline!

So that’s it for Art Feast 2012, apart from a few exhibitions that continue for a little longer. May I recommend a visit to KI Community Services delightful exhibition which will be open Tusday 9 to Thursday 11 October in Kingscote.

Debra Edson’s Peacock at KI Community Services