THE works of artist Joy Tatt are in collections on four continents.
Her art over last 30 years has been based on observation, interpreting correctness and expressing beauty, harmony and truth with favourite subjects birds, skies, rural subjects and people.
And now the Bendigo-based artist-Illustrator and educator will judge next month’s third annual Major’s Vision art show in Pyramid Hill.
Convenor Terry Wood said Joy would add to the reputation of Pyramid Hill’s show appointing internationally-respected artists as judges.
“Painters from across Victoria have been wonderful as they embrace and support our annual show. They are attracted by the rural community feel that we have around the show and the extremely high calibre judges only too keen to be part of our growing show,” he said.
Joy is currently operating out of One of a Kind Community Collective Studio Gallery at Bendigo Pottery, while she builds a large studio at home to continue creating and teaching in her own space.
Her goal is to help people see beauty in themselves and the world around them and says she “loves to pass on her knowledge and although difficult at times continues to focus on people, act on ideas, and pursue her dreams.”
The show runs for a week in Pyramid Hill Memorial Hall, opening with the announcement of awards on February 14.
Bush artist Col Brown will demonstrate his art on the second day of the show.
Col, himself a successful artist in shows, was the featured painter at Bendigo’s major Easter event in 2023. An initiative of Pyramid Hill Progress Association, the Major’s Vision show is offering $7000 in prizemoney this year. Entries for the show officially close tomorrow and Mr Wood said there had been strong interest from artists across Victoria.
 “We’re again promoting the ease of train travel to Pyramid Hill for people wanting to see the show and explore the town,” he said.