Jim Aitkenhead, a resident at Freedom Aged Care’s Morayfield home in Caboolture South, Queensland, recently hosted an exhibition of his latest work at the nearby Victoria Park Golf Course.
A long-time artist and respected teacher at the Queensland University of Technology in his younger years, Mr Aitkenhead has been exhibiting his unique lino block art since 1986 and has been involved in exhibitions in Scotland, London and the US as well as Queensland.
His latest ‘The Kermack Collection’ was inspired by marine fossils, botanica and everyday objects, and uses block printing on fabric, a technique Jim was first introduced to as a student of the Dundee College of Art in Scotland in 1947.
The day was a complete success, with several pieces sold throughout the event. Jim is now preparing for his next art show in 2017 – showing there is no age limit on art.
