The work of Olsen Irwin artist's Cressida Campbell and Cherry Hood features in the exhibition 'Mentors: Inspirational Women' at the newly opened Grace Cossington Smith Gallery. The gallery's inaugural exhibition focuses on positive female role models that inspire the students and others to engage in a critical reflection with their works. "By its very nature, the visual arts are about sharing experiences, and this inspirational group of artists has been consistently generous in providing opportunity for us to share their vision." - Mary Faith, director, GCS Gallery Abbotsleigh The not-for-profit gallery is run by Abbotsleigh, an Anglican School for girls and is named in honour of artist and past student Grace Cossington Smith. The gallery will be an active teaching space for the school as well as offer a changing programme of exhibitions and activities accessible to the wider community. Mentors: Inspirational Women 13 October - 5 December 2013 Tuesday to Sunday 10 am-5 pm Grace Cossington Smith Gallery 1666 Pacific Highway Wahroonga NSW 2076 [caption id="attachment_1270" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Cherry Hood, Breaking the spell of all our yesterdays, 2010, Watercolour and gouache on paper, 27 x 20cm, $3,500[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1271" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Cressida Campbell, Fern still life, 2013, Unique woodblock print, 101 x 90cm, $55,000[/caption]