“Eckos”, her first solo exhibition, opens Friday 29 November at the Clarence Town Courthouse Museum.

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The show can be viewed between 6pm-8pm that night and then between 10am-3pm on 30 November and 1 December.

Bec aims to take visitors on a physical, metaphorical and emotional journey through place, time and the mind.

Visitors to the exhibition will walk a curving path through the artworks, which will be grouped by season.

The works in each “season” draw on remembered feelings of times, temperatures and locations.

“Summer is based in childhood memories and nostalgia, with a lot of beach scenes,” Bec said.

‘Spring is uplifting and bright, winter is more reflective. Autumn is earthy colours and country.”

After travelling through Bec’s “seasons” inside the museum building, guests will emerge onto the verandah to look over the sculptural works.

A prolific artist who works in many media, including 3D printing, Bec currently has about 40 pieces completed.

She wants her exhibition to feel “full” and will select from these 40, and more new works, to stage “Eckos”.

Recently she was offered the position of Artist in Residence at the CourtHouse Museum.

Bec believes that it is important to give emerging artists accessible venues.

She plans to help grow a studio space where local and visiting artists can work and show their pieces.

The studio would also provide a venue where organisations like the local drawing group can meet.

Bec is very connected to her community and is also involved with the Rural Aid Community Builders Program.

“Eckos” will engage local people in many different ways.

During the exhibition some local businesses are offering specials for guests.

Senior Citizens, the Courthouse Museum and the Erringhi Hotel are assisting with catering.

Dungog duo Watts Wise will provide music at the opening.

By Lisa WISEMAN