Steve Crowe, 2022, Morning on Daintree, 100x120cm, acrylic on canvas.
Pandanas Art Space - 74 Henry Lawson Street, Horseshoe Bay, Yunbenun / Magnetic Island.
Explore this Fringe Art Trail program and PUNQ's major site-specific works in the Yunbenun / Magnetic Island Bus Tour.
Venue AccessibilityThe entrance has a one-step down from the pathway leading into the Studio/Gallery, followed by a one-step up into the building. This may pose a challenge for visitors using wheelchairs.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Parking: The driveway can be used for accessible drop-off and pick-up. There is also street parking available nearby.
Assistance: If you require assistance entering the Studio/Gallery, please do not hesitate to contact us in advance at [email protected] or 07 4772 7109. We will be happy to arrange for staff to meet you at the entrance.
Monday - Thursday 9am - 1pm
Fringe Art Trail | Island Style
Sharon Crowe and Steve Crowe
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of North Queensland art at the home studio and gallery of Sharon and Steve Crowe. This unique exhibition, aptly titled Island Style, grants visitors an exclusive opportunity to explore the artistic vision of the Crowe’s.
Steve Crowe's passion lies in capturing the breathtaking landscapes and seascapes of the region. His bold style utilises vigorous brushstrokes and large brushes, imbuing his paintings with a sense of raw energy and movement. Prepare to be transported to the windswept beaches and dramatic coastlines of North Queensland.
Sharon Crowe draws inspiration from her deep connection to Yunbenun / Magnetic Island. Her artistic focus centres on the captivating wildlife and stunning environment of North Queensland. Through a stylistic technique, Sharon reimagines these elements, offering a fresh perspective on the familiar.
Island Style promises an intimate experience, allowing you to directly engage with the art and the artists themselves. Step into the Crowes' creative haven and discover the essence of North Queensland captured through their unique artistic lens.
About The ArtistBorn in Nipaluna / Hobart Tasmania, Steve Crowe studied art at the Domain Art School in Hobart. Early in his career he worked as a Graphic Designer for television and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS). He taught Graphic Design at Townsville TAFE and been involved in the North Queensland Flying Arts program running workshops on Palm Island and Bowen district schools.
Steve has won numerous awards including: 2007 Townsville Strand Ephemera (Sculpture) People’s Choice Award, in collaboration with his partner Sharon and artist Anna Mango, overall winner of The Cloncurry Art Awards 2023 and TAS Art Awards 2022
Born in Gurambilbarra / Townsville, Sharon Crowe has a close affinity with Magnetic Island. She works in Oils and Acrylics. She has worked in the arts industry all her life – as a publications illustrator, textile designer and visual artist.
Sharon holds a Bachelor of Visual arts from James Cook University. In 2007 through a collaboration with her partner Steve and Burdekin artist Anna Mango, they won the Strand Ephemera People's Choice Award for the work Drifter. She has exhibited in numerous art galleries in Australia and her work is in private collections both here and overseas.
Pandanas Art Space - 74 Henry Lawson Street, Horseshoe Bay, Yunbenun / Magnetic Island.
Explore this Fringe Art Trail program and PUNQ's major site-specific works in the Yunbenun / Magnetic Island Bus Tour.
Venue AccessibilityThe entrance has a one-step down from the pathway leading into the Studio/Gallery, followed by a one-step up into the building. This may pose a challenge for visitors using wheelchairs.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Parking: The driveway can be used for accessible drop-off and pick-up. There is also street parking available nearby.
Assistance: If you require assistance entering the Studio/Gallery, please do not hesitate to contact us in advance at [email protected] or 07 4772 7109. We will be happy to arrange for staff to meet you at the entrance.
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PUNQ respectfully acknowledges the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun and the surrounding groups of our region; Bindal, Gugu Badhan, Nywaigi, Warrgamay, Bandjin and Gudjal as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather, share and celebrate local creative practice. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first people of Australia. They have never ceded sovereignty and remain strong in their enduring connection to land and Culture.
PUNQ respectfully acknowledges the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun and the surrounding groups of our region; Bindal, Gugu Badhan, Nywaigi, Warrgamay, Bandjin and Gudjal as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather, share and celebrate local creative practice. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first people of Australia. They have never ceded sovereignty and remain strong in their enduring connection to land and Culture.
PUNQ is produced by Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts. The festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and receives funding from Creative Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund. Townsville City Council is a funding partner of PUNQ.