What’s Happening?
Crows Nest artist Yvonne Ragonesi will present Seasons of Her Soul at Crows Nest Gallery, opening on 11 November 2026.
The exhibition explores a woman’s changing experiences through artworks that reflect personal transformation, resilience and renewal.
Through the female form, Ragonesi presents an artistic interpretation of life’s transitions, from tender beginnings to the wisdom that comes with age.
Why It Matters
The exhibition considers how the body and spirit adapt, heal and endure through different experiences.
Ragonesi’s work brings together strength and vulnerability, reflecting the emotional dimensions of womanhood. The artist described the inspiration behind her collection.
“Seasons of Her Soul traces the life stages of women — childhood, youth, motherhood, maturity and elderhood. Through vibrant, tactile works, it celebrates transformation, resilience, and cultural memory. Each piece reflects the emotional and spiritual rhythms that shape womanhood across time and place,” Yvonne said.
Local Impact
The exhibition brings the work of a Crows Nest artist to a gallery in her local community.
Crows Nest Gallery is located at the corner of the New England Highway and William Street. Entry is free.
Key Points
- Five life stages: The exhibition traces childhood, youth, motherhood, maturity and elderhood.
- Artistic approach: Ragonesi uses vibrant, tactile works to explore women’s experiences.
- Central themes: The collection reflects transformation, resilience and cultural memory.
Zoom In
The exhibition uses the contours of the female form to examine the relationship between physical experience and inner change.
Its artworks explore how different life stages can bring both challenges and opportunities for reflection.
The collection presents these experiences through an artistic focus on courage, healing and endurance.
Zoom Out
Rather than presenting womanhood as a single experience, Seasons of Her Soul considers the changing emotional and spiritual rhythms that shape a person’s life.
The exhibition also highlights cultural memory as part of the broader female experience.
What To Look For Next?
Visitors can meet Yvonne Ragonesi at the gallery on Sunday, 15 November, between 11am and 1pm. The exhibition will remain on display until 13 December 2026.
For more information, visit the Crows Nest Gallery website, call (07) 4698 1687 or email crowsnestart@tr.qld.gov.au.