Book Launch & Exhibition – Tyto Gallery, Ingham

The launch of Drawing YOU In – Carl Lumholtz in the Herbert, Valerie Keenan’s latest book and exhibition, was a special event filled with art, conversation, and inspiration.

At the launch, attendees had the opportunity to hear Valerie discuss her creative journey, the inspirations behind her work, and the process of bringing her unique artistic vision to life in book form.

Drawing You In is more than a collection of drawings; it’s an invitation to explore the world through Valerie’s eyes and to connect with your own creative side. With insights into her techniques and stories behind her pieces, Valerie’s book aims to inspire both seasoned artists and newcomers alike. Join us for an evening of discovery, inspiration, and a chance to meet the artist herself!

May 17, 2023

Image: Lars Erik Johannessen, Bird and Mammal DNA Specialist, Natural History Museum of Norway came out for the exhibition, seen here with Valerie Keenan

Funding acknowlegements:

QAGOMA (Qld Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art) Foundation – Vida Lahey Memorial Travelling Scholarship financed the travel and research component of this project to spend time in Norway at the Natural History Museum (NHM) and the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo.

This project received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through the Visual Art and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments

This project would not have been posssible without the interest and support of the Natural History Msue, University of Oslo, Norway and its staff.