Matt Hewson
Time is running out for art lovers to see the work of a renowned local artist at the Eastern Hub’s Rachinger Gallery.
Dzejlana K Haveric’s exhibition, Rhapsody of the Garden, is in its final week of a month-long run at the East Geelong community centre.
Featuring a series of acrylic paintings focused on flowers and plant life, Ms Haveric’s work is a meditation on light, colour and love.
“Rhapsody of the Garden is inspired by the divine beauty created by colours and mutual energy, a call to all awareness that everything is created out of love by God’s will and the artist’s brush,” she said.
“In my artwork, I’m trying to be positive, as we live in a very difficult world. Divine beauty is very important, that I can be connected with my heart and with my colours and brushes.”
Originally from Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ms Haveric came to Australia 24 years ago after leaving her country and spending some years living in various European countries.
Since coming to Australia Ms Haveric has taught art at community centres, had her work exhibited at many galleries, including the National Gallery of Victoria, and works as a translator for hospitals around Australia.
A Sufi woman, Ms Haveric also donated a painting to University Hospital’s multi-faith Spirituality Centre about ten years ago, a work featuring the symbols of many of the world’s religions arranged in harmony around the Aboriginal and Australian flags.
“I’m very grateful to this country that has given many people the opportunity to avoid trauma from war, as well as the chance to live a creative life,” she said.
“Australia, with its magnificent trees and light, has definitely given me some inspiration for my artwork, and the chance to meet some amazing people.”
Rhapsody of the Garden is at Eastern Hub until Saturday, June 1.
