Cooper Chase Racing Season Launch Exhibition

30 Jan

Saturday 7th February
5 pm - 7 pm

All Welcome.

Cooper Ottaway is from Cromer on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. He has a keen focus and passion for motorsport and has been karting for 3 years. He is a current driver of the Topgun Racing Team in Sydney. Cooper competes in Karting Australia race events in the Cadet 9 Division (6 years - 9 years old).

In the 2025 season, Cooper placed 2nd overall in the Sydney Club Championship, a big achievement. He was also crowned champion in the inaugural NSW Southern Trophy Series.

Cooper has raw talent for speed, when he was just 6 years old he was reaching speeds of up to 96km/h down the straight. He drives a 60cc Mini Rok engine and the chassis, the renowned leading brand OTK out of Italy.

This year we aim to compete at all Five rounds of the Australian Karting Championship (AKC). The opening round kicks off 13-15 March from C.ex Raceway in Coffs Harbour. Other venues confirmed are Ipswich, Townsville, Adelaide and Seymour in Victoria. 7Plus is the official TV partner for AKC. Saturday and Sunday’s action are streamed live and on demand in 2026. The partnership also represents the sports growth in Australia.

We would also like to acknowledge the following local businesses that are supporting Cooper and his dream of competing in this sport. Northern Beaches Gallery, BBQs in the Hills, Tappr App, The Gas Plumber, Bluedog Signs, Edo Arts and Pure Whole Health.

All The Artworks below are for sale - with a percentage of the proceeds going directly to Coopers Racing Season

Featured

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Ocean Reflections

Karen Hick
Acrylic on Canvas
90cm x 90cm

The Undercurrent

Emma O’Connell
Acrylic on Canvas
63cm x 63cm

Queen of Flowers

Carol-Ann Harrison
Acrylic on Canvas
91cm x 91cm

Drama Queen

Carol-Ann Harrison
Oil on Canvas
91cm x 61cm

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The Office

Olena Vigovska
Acrylic on Canvas
61cm x 91cm

Royalty

Kellie Robinson
Oil on Canvas
73cm x 53cm
Framed in Raw Tasmanian Oak

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Paradisiacal Protea - SOLD

Lara Allport
Acrylic on Canvas
53cm x 53cm
Framed in Tasmanian Oak

Succulent Symphony

Lara Allport
Acrylic on Canvas
103cm x 103cm
Framed in Oak

View From Milsons Point

Katie Thomas
Acrylic on Canvas
63cm x 63cm
Framed in raw Tasmanian Oak

In View From Milsons Point, Australian artist Katie Thomas presents a vibrant and evocative view of Sydney Harbour, showcasing her distinctive painterly style and eye for composition. Dominated by the elegant curve of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the work captures the urban energy and natural beauty of one of Australia’s most iconic vistas.

A single palm tree occupies the foreground, its lush fronds casting dynamic shadows across the sunlit promenade. This natural element is counterbalanced by the strong architectural presence of the bridge, whose steel structure stretches confidently across the canvas. Beneath it, the water shimmers in rich turquoise hues, leading the eye toward the distant skyline and the unmistakable silhouette of the Sydney Opera House.

Thomas employs bold brushstrokes and a vibrant palette to bring light, movement, and texture to the scene. Her work reveals a keen attention to detail—seen in the rippling reflections on the water and the subtle shifts in colour along the horizon—while still embracing the expressive freedom of impressionistic technique.

This painting invites the viewer to pause and absorb the interplay of light, shadow, and form in a familiar yet freshly rendered setting. It is both a celebration of Sydney’s grandeur and an intimate portrait of a quiet moment along the harbour’s edge.