Artist in Light: Jayarna Cook
11 April to 4 May 2025
(Closed Good Friday and Anzac Day)
Artist in Light is a new initiative presented by Cowra Regional Art Gallery, featuring Cowra-based artists. The artwork of Jayarna Cook is featured for the inaugural exhibition.
Jayarna Cook is a self-taught, Cowra-based Artist. Her art is fun, intuitive patternmaking based on Country and nature. Bright colours feature in her paintings to enliven, evoke joy and elevate the mood and energy of her audience.
Jayarna has been painting for most of her life. Over the last 20 years she has exhibited locally in the Kalari Gallery, Cowra Regional Art Gallery, Cowra Japanese Garden and the Little Magpie Gallery. Her art is also displayed in the Club Cowra Motel rooms and The Breakout Brasserie Cafe.
"I call my art Dopamine Art! Creating is my therapy and my aim is that viewing it is therapy for my audience"
OPENING EVENT: 2pm - 4pm, Saturday 12 April.
RSVP: cowraartgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au
IMAGE ABOVE: Jayarna Cook, Vibrant Hills, 2025, acrylic on canvas
IMAGE BELOW: Jayarna Cook, Dirt road to the pink house (detail), 2025, acrylic on canvas