NOLA WARD PAGE | 'The Wedding' | Acrylic on canvas

"I grew up and live in a small community and have always wanted to paint special events like weddings. This wedding is in the old days at the catholic church were everyone would come and witness the event. I was taught by the nuns who were very strict but gave us a great education that saw me through my secretarial career. In my paintings I love to bring back Old T.I. memories for everyone." - Nola Ward Page 

Nola Ward Page is a respected female artist based on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait. Her naïve style of wide frame landscape scenes captures expressive insights into every day community life often featuring the iconic scenes of Thursday Island harbour. 

Many of Ward Page’s scenes are viewed though a nostalgic lense evoking industrious days when the harbour was a hive of activity with people and pearling ships from across the pacific. Her work also captures the importance of family and community connection in daily life.

NOLA WARD PAGE | 'The Wedding' | 2024 | Acrylic on canvas | 91 (h) x 91 (w) cm