Nadia's Art Gallery in Taree, a gallery and gift shop of Nadia Zarb's artworks made from recycled cans, buttons, toilet rolls and even egg shells, re-opened on Wednesday, December 1 after nine months recovering from flood damage.
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Nadia had opened her gallery for just five weeks before the March 2021 floods hit the Manning and destroyed her newly beloved shop.
For the next nine months, Nadia spent almost every day and night cleaning up and renovating the store right up until the opening day.
"I am open, I am tired, but at the same time I am excited," Nadia said.
During the floods, the water had flooded the first floor of her building so Nadia dragged the artworks to the second level. However, the water got up their too.
She lost around 100 artworks, but said she is still grateful for the ones she retrieved.
"Since reopening, the store is even better than it was before because I have had the time to fix everything."
Nadia said she has taken the time to develop new visions and concepts for the store, with plans to host classes and workshops for adults and children.
There will also be space in the store for local artists to rent.
"Everyone will be welcome. I am just so appreciative of the local businesses and people who have helped me get through this tough time," Nadia said.
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