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South Australian Living Artists Festival 2021


Here Comes The Sun

A visual art exhibition depicting two Adelaide artists’ interpretation of The Beatles’ 1969 classic Here Comes The Sun. The song’s significance in the lives of Nella De Pizzol and Sue McKay, friends since primary school, is conveyed within eleven large pieces displayed at Martini On The Parade including one signature, collaborative piece. 

Date: 30 July - 29 August

Venue: Martini Ristorante Private Function Room

Address: 59a The Parade Norwood

Open: During Restaurant Hours (see below)

Free Entry

Celebration: Friday 13 August - by invitation only

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Welcome from Sue and Nella

We are proud to present our joint exhibition as part of the 2021 SALA Festival, taking place in Martini On The Parade’s private function room. During preparations and throughout the festival we will be sharing exciting developments via our newsletter and socials. We invite you to subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss a thing!

The exhibit takes place from 30 July - 29 August both in person and online. Pieces are available for purchase.

Exhibition Pieces

View 5 works by Sue McKay, 5 by Nella De Pizzol, and 1 collaborative piece

“Here Comes The Sun” - Exhibition Signature Piece - Nella De Pizzol and Sue McKay

“Here Comes The Sun” - Exhibition Signature Piece - Nella De Pizzol and Sue McKay

 

What does Here Comes The Sun mean to Nella and Sue?

Presenting the artwork and story behind the Here Comes The Sun SALA Festival exhibition, featuring images by Sue McKay and paintings by Nella De Pizzol.

 
 

Make a meal of it.

Our exhibition is 100% FREE to attend.
BUT! If you appreciate exquisite Italian cooking and the finest selection of wines you’d be crazy not to combine your visit to our exhibition with a lunch or dinner.
TAKE ADVANTAGE of this special offer:
*Mention our exhibition when booking a lunch of dinner for the period from 31/7 - 29/8 and you’ll receive 15% discount off the total bill.
Martini On The Parade will leave you wanting more and we guarantee you, you WILL visit them again! So whether this is your first visit, or a repeat visit, make the most of this special offer and take in some heartwarming Italian goodness while absorbing our art. Don’t forget you MUST mention our exhibition when booking in order to receive the 15% discount. Buon appetito!

Exhibition open to the general public 30 July - 29 August
Martini On The Parade - 59a The Parade Norwood

Viewing available during restaurant opening hours

LUNCH, 12-3pm - Tuesday to Friday

DINNER, 5:30 - 9pm Tuesday to Saturday

Sundays and Mondays - closed

CLOSED FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS WED 18/8, SAT 21/8 & THU 26/8


Image courtesy of NASA

Image courtesy of NASA

Image courtesy of David Laws

Image courtesy of David Laws

*15% discount for exhibition attendees

*15% discount for exhibition attendees


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Nella De Pizzol
Artist Bio

Exhibition of five works (painting)

Drawing, painting and creating art has been the way I learnt to express myself even before I could read or write. I have always had a strong appreciation for art and the importance it has in our lives.

Having attended art school in South Australia straight after high school, I spent a few years immersing myself in all things art. Afterwards, while working in a small Art and Craft gallery, I decided to pursue a career in Interior Design. I completed a Bachelor of Interior Design at Uni SA and gained work with a multi award winning design firm. This gave me an appreciation of the impact art can have in a space and the importance light and colour has in our everyday environment.

Marriage and children enriched my life and changed my direction. Art remained a focus, and I returned to enjoying a greater freedom when creating pieces. 

Using mainly acrylic on canvas I create art to reflect my positive outlook on life, with an impetus that it may facilitate others to experience or be moved so that they too can sense the beauty of the world around them.

I love to use bold colour to excite and stimulate the viewer. I endeavour to capture the excitement of life on my canvas. 

I will be forever creating art as it is part of who I am, and I look forward to constantly evolving and developing my art. 


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Sue McKay
Artist Bio

Exhibition of five works (photography)

My teenage years were spent documenting day to day life in personal diaries and teaching myself photography. I had won two cameras in the space of six months and saw this as a sign that a career in photography was my destiny. It followed suit that my first full time job was with a professional photographic printing lab; it was fabulous grounding for assessing colour and appreciating paper types. I studied Cert IV in Photography at College and graduated gaining work as a commercial photographer.

A move sideways saw me transition to the advertising industry concentrating on ad production and design layout. I didn’t realise at the time (but do now) that this work played a large part in forming my style of framing images and working with negative space. The advertising work evolved into office management, and it was at this time that I put the camera down in a professional sense.

From 1992-1997 I lived and worked in London, honing my office management skills. I returned to Adelaide in 1998 and continued in this vain until 2014 when I realised I was empty - creatively barren. By then I had developed a business enterprise named ‘Kick It To Me’ with five businesses under the umbrella. I was worn out and lacking direction, so I put them all to bed and returned to my roots. Wa-la! Kick It To Me Photography was born, concentrating on professional sports imagery. During the onset of COVID-19, with sport experiencing a hiatus, I expanded into fine art imagery. The drive and ambition returned.

I am influenced by photography of the 1960s and 70s, like that of Astrid Kirchher and Linda McCartney, both known for their association with The Beatles. The music of The Beatles and they, as individuals, are great inspiration. Four working class lads with their respective creative talents and desires, pursuing a dream, refusing the norm. I get that.

I am fascinated with human nature. This life intrigues me, so I create from a place of wonder.

Sue and Nella

One collaborative piece (photography/painting)

Get in touch.

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Location

Martini On The Parade

59a The Parade Norwood

Hours
12-3pm - Tuesday to Friday

5:30 - 9pm Tuesday to Saturday

Sunday & Monday - closed

Phone
(08) 8362 7822