The latest incredible wooden surfboard to come out of Gary Bennett’s workshop is this 10′ Gun Banks Design Balsa surfboard. Impeccably made and finished using Australian hardwoods, Balsa timber, Australian Red Cedar and Silver Ash, Gary said it was a “labour of love” and took WAY longer that he would have expected but the end result […]
Andrew Tischler is an Australian Artist who enjoys a thriving art career in his chosen field of realism painting. From a young age Andrew excited the Western Australian art scene with incredulous talent, and over the past 10 years has infiltrated into the East Coast where he now resides, and also the United States where he was born. Andrew […]
Put this date in your diary now and visit the gallery between 22nd January 2016 – 17th February to view a fun exhibition of sculptures by local Margaret River Sculptor JO BROADHURST. In perfect timing for Australia Day celebrations, Jo Broadhurst has used the iconic Ned Kelly armour to help portray what it is to […]
Join JahRoc Galleries in celebrating Lauren Wilhelm’s latest solo exhibition “Suburban Intrigue”. Combining classically inspired images and everyday themes, Lauren Wilhelm’s latest work explores the changeable nature between what is revered and what is disposable. Opening Sunday 27th December at 6pm. Lauren Wilhelm will be present and available to meet and talk about her current body […]
Local Artists Stockroom Art Sale at JahRoc Galleries… An exciting 5 day only art sale is happening at JahRoc Galleries this week with a collection of 6 local artists cutting the prices on selected artworks. In perfect time for a Christmas gift, choose from artworks by local Margaret River Artists Emily Douglas, Kay Gibson, Caroline Juniper, Lauren Rudd, Yolande Barker, […]
Another year of fabulous Art, Photography, Woodwork, Metalwork, Textiles and Catering by the talented Margaret River Senior High School year 11 and 12 students. This annual exhibition always attracts proud family and teachers and the students themselves who take pride in seeing their work hung in a gallery space. Those who are thinking of The Arts as […]
The design of this unique Hall Table took inspiration from Gary Bennett’s favourite surfboard at the time – a Jim Banks Fish. Since Gary designed and made the first Fish Hall Table it has been a really popular seller and has been made in many combinations of Jarrah, Marri, Sheoak and Blackbutt timbers. The light […]
Designed and made by the founder and partner of JahRoc Furniture – Gary Bennett thoroughly enjoyed the making process of this new writing table/desk aptly named “In Motion” Jarrah Desk. A spectacular piece of Jarrah was chosen for it’s unique shape with the branching out on one end showing how the trunk forked into 2. […]
From the raw timber to the finished product, see Gary Bennett of JahRoc Furniture put together the “Mick” Coffee table. Listen to him talk about the inspiration behind this piece, and if you havent guessed why it is called “Mick” just think of The Rolling Stones and Mick Jagger’s iconic tongue!! The Raw Timber Gary […]
Read this Q&A with artist Felicia Aroney and find out what drives her to create these amazing paintings… Getting to know… Felicia Aroney When did you first feel the desire to be artistic and realize you had talent?My mother realized I had a talent for art well before I did. In her diary entry she […]
Both Astrid Dahl and Margaret Heenan gave some wonderful in-site into the making of their artworks, answering questions from the crowd and keeping us all entertained on the opening night of their collaborative exhibition called “Earth’s Poetry” on 27th September. Their opening speeches were well received and the crowd came away enlightened by the complexity of the […]
After saying goodbye to the iconic “Red Deer” Stag that proved to be quite an attraction standing proudly out the front of JahRoc Galleries for a few months, we now welcome “RED THUNDER”!!!! Sculptor Jordan Sprigg has done himself proud to produce this incredible stallion which is life size and exudes a personality of it’s own. On […]
A collaborative exhibition of paintings and art glass inspired by the Earth and Beyond by: ASTRID DAHL & MARGARET HEENAN Opening Saturday Night – 26th September at 6pm. Welcoming speeches by both Artists.All are welcome to attend the opening night. Join us at JahRoc Galleries in getting to know these two established Artists who will talk […]
Astrid Dahl paints textured and vibrantly coloured landscapes from memories, experiences and imagination. Her works are full of movement and give the viewer a sense of self being at one with nature, becoming a part of the landscape in the painting. Astrid Dahl has been successfully exhibiting with JahRoc Galleries for over 25 years, and has been […]