Putting their heads together to create quirky masterpieces out of old discarded items, brother and sister duo Paul Hannelly and Sue Towney have been busily working together on their rustic garden art for the last five years.-
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At the weekend they showcased their work at Sue and Ab Towney's home where people could wander about and see the art displayed in a garden setting where it takes on a life of its own.
Artist Sue Towney said she and her brother Paul were always fascinated by rustic items that once had a completely different use.-
"Everything we make is out of old recycled items or things we find," she said.-
"From old car bonnets to something we just pick up."-
Like bowerbirds, they are always on the lookout for something eye catching -or new ideas.-
"Often we will see something and take a photo," she said.-
"We think up things together. We're both on the same wavelength."-
From a young age they were both interested in art, inspired by their mother Norma Hannelly who always had an artistic flair.-
Growing up on a property near Stuart Town they were also always intrigued by discarded farm items.-
These days Paul Hannelly is quite skilled at welding and Sue Towney, who likes to work in a wide range of mediums for her own art, said they were always telling each other about their new ideas.-
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After the success of their weekend event, they are tipped to have another exhibition next year.
