Unveil a Hidden World: Magic Birds of Australia
Winter Art Show (June-August) Opens June 13
Solo exhibition by Valentina Di Blase (ValeVale Art)
We are delighted to invite you to the Byron Community Centre as we celebrate 130 Years of Community Spirit and launch the brand new Byron Spaces Gallery with a captivating solo exhibition by local artist Valentina Di Blase.
Opening Night
This Friday 13 June | 4pm – 7pm
Byron Spaces Gallery (Upstairs at Byron Community Centre, 69 Jonson Street)
Join us for an evening of art, conversation and delicious Italian flatbreads from La Piadina Byron Bay. All are welcome and entry is free!
Winter Art Show Dates
13 June – 31 August 2025 | Weekdays, 10am – 4pm | Byron Spaces Gallery
About the Winter Art Show
Unveil a Hidden World: Magic Birds of Australia showcases the beautiful work of local artist and Byron Markets stallholder Valentina Di Blase (ValeVale Art).
By day, her paintings bring to life the vibrant detail of Australia’s native birds, from Superb Lyrebirds to Rainbow Lorikeets and Gouldian Finches. By night, using UV torches provided at the Byron Spaces Gallery, visitors can uncover hidden glowing layers and meaning within each piece.
“One day, I received Inner Self Guidance Cards and a book of Australian Birds, sparking a desire to blend these concepts. Vibrant colours have always been my passion, creating art that immerses the audience sensorially. Acrylic paints perfectly balance brightness and saturation for this purpose. I aimed to fuse each word from the cards with a corresponding Australian bird, making the bird an ambassador of that word.”
Meet the Artist
Valentina Di Blase (ValeVale Art) is known for her bold, colourful work inspired by nature and the magic of the natural world. This solo exhibition features her original paintings and art prints, each with captivating glow-in-the-dark elements.
Don’t miss this chance to experience a truly unique and enchanting local art exhibition at the new Byron Spaces Gallery!
Presented by Byron Community Centre, Byron Theatre and Byron Spaces, in celebration of 130 Years of Community Spirit
