Marc Poisson & Janetha Poisson Lyon Exhibition – An Artistic Encounter

Marc Poisson and Janetha Poisson-Lyon return to The Garden with their enchanting exhibition An Artistic Encounter.  This exhibition will be on display from Thursday 1st June until Wednesday 28th June 2023.

The ‘An Artistic Encounter’ Exhibition consists of Janetha Lyon’s artworks portraying the colourful character oil painted studies of some of our much-loved indigenous parrots and other birdlife- capturing their bright, often cheeky and very appealing images.

Marc Poisson, also exhibiting with his wife, shows a range of oil paintings which include warm dramatic sunsets, sun- drenched gum trees, warm sunny meadows in rust and creamy colours highlighting the attractive allure of the stunning NSW South Coastal Regions.

About Marc Poisson

After establishing himself as a well-known artist in South Africa for many years, having sold artworks in various parts of the world such as Canada, US, United Kingdom, Ireland & Japan, he permanently moved to Australia more than two decades ago.

For fifteen years in Sydney he was unable to adjust to painting Australian subjects. Then, after working for a number of years at the Wollongong Regional Art Gallery, where he worked with many of the old master Australian artists, he suddenly regained his inspiration – having absorbed what makes this country so special for artists.

Since then his painting ability has grown in stature, artwork flowing constantly from a deep appreciation of the beauty surrounding us. His works now include warm glowing subjects of Sydney Harbour, the Coastal Illawarra towns & beaches, seascapes & country scenes among many others.
Many of the works painted depict an almost iconic version of appealing subjects in the vitality of his colourful paintings – produced in impasto brushwork and palette knife.

The celebration & joy of the beauty of our sun-drenched land are portrayed in his expressions of regained inspiration. We look forward to following his renewed journey of creativity.

Find out more about Marc on his website or follow him on Instagram.

About Janetha Poisson-Lyon

Born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) in 1969, Janetha from an early age loved art, especially drawing figures and portraits which seemed to come naturally.

After marrying the well-known South African artist, Marc Poisson, over 20 years ago, she has, over time, became adept at painting in oils. She loved painting figures with strong narratives, then branched out to large flower studies, and now capturing the beauty of our beautiful Australian birds in their natural habitat.

Currently she’s been enjoying success exhibiting at Artist’s school exhibitions such as Portland (Lithgow), and now at art shows in Thirroul, Wollongong, Shellharbour Village, Stockland Mall Shellharbour, Pyree, Nowra and in Berry.

She is now becoming more well known on social media selling countrywide.

As a mainly self-taught artist, she paints subjects that “touch the emotions of persons who enjoy the beauty of our surroundings”, emphasising strong draughtsmanship in a fluid style with a warm, colourful palette.

“My chosen subject matter evokes the charm, colour and excitement I find in nature and which brings the joy that enriches my life, and hope it does yours.”

You can find Janetha on Facebook or Instagram.