Artist : Pauline Roods

Sponsor: Forest Corporation of NSW

Location: Port Macquarie Museum, Clarence Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444

Description / Inspiration

This design depicts a detailed and realistic rainforest. The artist’s work is an accurate copy of the local wildlife, and will be a great interactive animal search for people of all ages.

The two sponsors are Forestry Corporation of NSW and Port Macquarie Museum, Clarence Street, Port Macquarie right in the heart of the CBD, near the Glasshouse Arts and Visitor Centre.

Artist Biography

Pauline Roods has been painting for over 20 years. She is a realist, with a preference to work with acrylic and watercolour. Pauline believes these mediums allow her to create pictures with character, expression and dimension. Pauline's goal is not only to present a scene, but to place the viewer within that scene.
Pauline grew up in Port Macquarie, and a love of its natural beauty runs deep in her veins.
Pauline has had a number of exhibitions, and her works hang in collections (both private and commercial) in Australia, Japan, Singapore, America, New Zealand and Fiji.

Location Info

Nearby enjoy some outdoor dining at Miss Lucy's Japanese Restaurant opposite the Glasshouse Arts Centre Forecourt. Step inside and see two Hello Koalas sculptures - Lady Lola The Dancing Koala and the beautiful mosaic sculpture PK Sparkles both by local artist Francessca O'Donnell. or pop into 2444 by Bills, a bistro style of menu with vibe. Their other restaurant Bills Fishouse is one of the premier restaurants in Port Macquarie. Opposite the Museum you can visit the Historic Courthouse and say hello to 'Con The Koala' by Jill Wagstaff.