05 Mar 2020
Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel welcomes Australian painter, sculptor and public artist, Roland Nancarrow to the arts-inspired property in March 2020.
Bailey is passionate about making art accessible, inclusive and empowering. An advocate for the arts, Bailey plays host to an ever-changing and evolving array of art.
Roland Nancarrow will be the first feature artist to exhibit his artwork at Bailey. Nancarrow's installation titled 'From a Garden Somewhere Continued' will be on display from Thursday 5 March in Bailey's lobby.
The installation will feature 10 groups of freestanding sculptures along with eight table sculptures. The collection covers sculptures created over the past 20 years.
Bailey will host its first feature artist opening exhibition for Roland Nancarrow on Friday 13 March. The event will take place in the lobby from 6:00-7:30pm. Open to all, from hotel guests, locals and the Cairns arts and cultural community.
Nancarrow said, “This exhibition continues my journey exploring forms found in my own garden, equatorial forests or botanical collections. Foliage shapes, light, colour and shadows have always been starting points for my 3D work and with these works, I have enjoyed combining older and newer work to create new relationships.”
Bailey's General Manager, Carl Taranto, said, “Roland has been a key art supporter for Bailey from the beginning. His artwork is currently on display at level two of the hotel and we're delighted to have Roland as our first feature artist exhibition.”
Key dates
5 March: Exhibition opens
13 March: Exhibition launch night at 6:00 – 7:30pm in the lobby at Bailey
21 March: In conversation Artist talk hosted by Emma Fowler-Thomason at 3:00pm in the lobby at Bailey
2 April: Exhibition closes
Artwork can be purchased at crystalbrookcollection.com/bailey/art-for-sale
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About Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel
Cairns' newest five-star hotel, Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel and Residence, is modern, innovative and has a true appreciation for all the arts. Bailey chooses the path less travelled. The type of character you'll find at the local farmer's market rather than a supermarket or exploring the latest exhibition at the museum rather than at a rock concert.
Staying with Bailey, you'll find artwork from across Australia displayed in and around the hotel, as well as art events for all guests to enjoy. With 255 spacious rooms filled with design details that will appeal to your inner artist, you'll be sure to leave enchanted and enriched.
crystalbrookcollection.com/bailey
About Crystalbrook Collection
Crystalbrook Collection is one of Australia's leading sustainable and innovative independent hospitality companies. Each hotel in the portfolio carries an authentic expression of its location, a passion for responsible luxury, considered design and a twinkle of fun for a uniquely enriching experience.
The portfolio:
- Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, Cairns, Queensland – opened 2018
- Little Albion, a Crystalbrook Collection Boutique Hotel, Sydney, New South Wales – opened 2018
- Byron at Byron, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, Byron Bay, New South Wales – ownership September 2019
- Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel, Cairns, Queensland – opened 2019
- Flynn, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel, Cairns, Queensland – opening 31 March 2020
- Kingsley, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel, Newcastle, New South Wales – opening early 2021
The Group also owns and operates Crystalbrook Station and its subsidiary pastoral businesses, Crystalbrook Lodge and Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina.
Crystalbrook Collection and Ghassan Aboud Group
Crystalbrook Collection is owned by Ghassan Aboud Group (GAG), a multi-business conglomerate engaged in automobiles, hospitality, real estate, retail, food, media and logistics. Formed 25 years back by international entrepreneur and philanthropist Ghassan Aboud, GAG operates from its global headquarters in the UAE with offices in Australia, Belgium, China, Jordan and Turkey.
