July Artist Showcase: Caddi Verheij & Kim Toft 

This July, the gallery proudly presents the works of two exceptional artists: Caddi Verheij and Kim Toft. Each brings a unique perspective shaped by decades of experience, cultural diversity, and a deep passion for artistic expression.

Caddi Verheij

Caddi Verheij was born in Germany and raised in South Africa, where drawing quickly became her favourite pastime and a source of comfort. At the age of 15, she returned to Germany to complete her education and trained as a graphic designer in pre-print production within advertising agencies.

In 1984, Caddi migrated to Australia, where she embraced life as both a full-time mother and a dedicated artist. Over the past 40 years, she has developed a rich and varied body of work across multiple media, including oil on canvas, watercolours, acrylics, fabric paints, rock paintings, and handmade earrings. She also offered private art lessons to adults and children aged 5 to 10. Her creative journey is grounded in the simple truth she often shares:
“The artist is the happiest when she makes art.”

Kim Toft

Kim Toft is an acclaimed silk painter whose vibrant depictions of underwater and coastal environments have captivated audiences for over three decades. Her love of nature and the ocean is reflected in every piece, with silk providing both a challenge and a medium for brilliance. She describes silk painting as a constant test of skill—an unforgiving surface that rewards precision and creativity with luminous results.

Kim’s artistic career includes:
30 solo exhibitions
Featured artist at the 12th Annual Maul Marine Art Expo in Hawaii
Author and illustrator of 12 environmentally themed children’s books, still in print today
Founder of her own production company and personal gallery in Ballina
Instructor of numerous art workshops

Even after 35 years of working exclusively with silk, Kim continues to be inspired by its complexities and vibrant possibilities.

The July exhibition is a celebration of artistic dedication, diversity, and storytelling through visual art. Visitors are invited to explore the imaginative worlds of Caddi Verheij and Kim Toft—a powerful pairing of mixed media mastery and silk-painted seascapes.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this inspiring showcase.

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