The more I learn of Nelson's work, the more I come to admire his versatility and the poetic intensity of his vision. His approach is eclectic and unpredictable – realist, surrealist, symbolist, even abstract at times, but always beautiful . . ."

- Brian Caswell - Author/Educator

2011

DECEMBER

Buratti Fine Art, Perth will feature a solo exhibition of Nelson's work over the Christmas period.

NOVEMBER

Kim Nelson is co-ordinating the 2011 YASSarts Arts Trail along with the CLASSIC YASS weekend and details for both can be found at www.yassarts.org or www.classicyass.com.

Nelson's studio at the historic Oddfellows' Hall in Yass will be part of the Arts Trail weekend and will feature a workshop for indigenous youth and a musical afternoon 'Classic Jam'. Some of Kim Nelson's photography will also be featured at a mixed photographic exhibition entitled 'Moments in Yass' at another venue.

OCTOBER

'Flood on the Darling' by Kim Nelson has been selected as a finalist in the Essential Energy 'Country Scapes' Award. The work will be on show at the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery from 25th November 2011 until 15 January 2012. The work features two young friends, Emma Wood and Dimitri Yialeloglou and, for the trainspotters amongst you, gives a nod to at least three famous paintings. Clue? They were all painted in the 19th Century.

Buratti Fine Art, Perth will also feature Nelson's work in their opening exhibition on the 15th October. For more information go to www.buratti.com.au

SEPTEMBER

Kim Nelson's portrait of his uncle, renowned traditional landscape artist Leonard Long OAM, has been selected as a finalist in the Black Swan Portrait Prize. The exhibition takes place from 16th - 26th September 2011 at the City of Perth Town Hall.

National ‘freecard’ company Avant Card, will feature the new YASSarts body painting graphic by Anne Hind and Kim Nelson on its next batch of artcards to be distributed Australia wide.

AUGUST

Kim Nelson has donated two artworks to the 'Secret Canvas' fundraiser to be held on 19th August. The fundraiser features works by the famous and not so famous (school students included). All artworks are $100 but you will not know whose art you have bought until after you've bought it as they are only signed on the reverse. Kim Nelson also retouched the Mona Lisa for the poster promoting the event!

Artist Anne Hind and Kim Nelson have created a new body painting image for the cultural tourism initiative YASSarts. Click on the image above for an expanded view or go to www.yassarts.org

MAY

Leonard Long OAM turns 100! In April Kim Nelson’s uncle, renowned traditional landscape artist Leonard Long, turns 100 . . . and he’s still painting! . . . and preparing his centenary exhibition! Kim Nelson will stage and curate this very special exhibition at the new Kim Nelson Fine Art & Editions Studio in Yass beginning 14th May 2011. For further information see Leonard Long Centenary'

FEBRUARY

Life drawing French sculptor and friend of Kim Nelson, Steven Deronne, will be conducting an 8 week life drawing class at the new Kim Nelson Fine Art & Editions studio beginning Thursday 17th February

JANUARY

Kim Nelson Fine Art & Editions

Kim Nelson’s new venture is up and running and the artist completed his first commissioned work there in January. “ It’s great to be able to work in a place with so much space, but also a little odd” says the artist referring no doubt to the buildings history. It was an ‘Oddfellows’ Associaton” built in the mid 1880’s and is a significant part of the Yass Valley’s history. For more info see the Kim Nelson Fine Art & Editions page.

Chief Justice unveiling

We reported in December 2010 that Kim Nelson had been commissioned to paint the official portrait of the chief Justice of the ACT Supreme Court. The painting was unveiled on 31st January to acclaim and was reported in the press and on television.

Click the following to see more:

• ABC Television News
• The Canberra Times

LINKS

Kim Nelson is creator and co-ordinator of YASSarts, a volunteer driven initiative that seeks to assist and promote arts & culture in the Yass Valley Shire.

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