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Gallery News • 5 March 2026
A special moment inside the gallery as two artists swap creativity, craftsmanship and inspiration.
Every now and then something happens in the gallery that reminds us exactly why creative communities matter.
Recently, we had the pleasure of witnessing one of those moments right here at Scapes of Art in The Entrance.
Two talented artists — Felicity Bates and Jimbo Green from Jimbo’s Metal Art — decided to do something wonderfully simple and meaningful: an artist trade.
Felicity created a beautiful coastal painting inspired by a photograph Jimbo captured of the rugged cliffs and shoreline at Caves Beach. Translating a photograph into a hand-painted artwork takes remarkable skill and patience, with every brushstroke building the movement of the ocean, the textures of the cliffs and the changing coastal light.
In return, Jimbo crafted one of his signature metal sculptures — a striking kookaburra formed from carefully shaped and layered metal. Each feather, curve and detail is hand-worked, giving the piece its distinctive character and making every sculpture completely unique.
Both artworks represent many hours of creative effort, craftsmanship and artistic vision.
What makes the story even better is that this wasn’t arranged by the gallery at all. It was simply two artists appreciating each other’s work and deciding to exchange their creations. Scapes of Art was lucky enough to host the reveal and handover inside the gallery.
Moments like this capture what the creative community is all about — artists inspiring, supporting and celebrating one another.
✨ Experience the work of Felicity Bates and Jimbo’s Metal Art.
Seeing these artworks in photos is one thing, but experiencing them up close is something else entirely. The colour, texture and craftsmanship really come to life when you stand in front of the pieces.
You’re warmly invited to visit us in the gallery to spend time with the collections, hear the stories behind the works and explore the creativity of both artists.
👉 Browse the artworks online or visit Scapes of Art, The Entrance NSW to experience the work of Felicity Bates and Jimbo Green in person.
We’d love to welcome you in and hear which piece you would have chosen in the trade.
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