OAC president Fran Charge said Ms Fasher’s work has to be seen to be believed.

Ms Fasher’s exhibition, The Last Charge, was opened at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery last Friday and will be at the gallery until April 2.

Ms Charge said Sydney Morning Herald art critic John McDonald said it is not just the scale of Ms Fasher’s piece that is so impressive, it is the level of artistic ambition and the mind-boggling amount of labour involved.

The Last Charge has been described as a potent and poignant memorial to the horses and cavalrymen of the 4th Light Horse Brigade at the Battle of Beersheba on October 31, 1917.

It’s said to be a powerful and terrifying vision of cavalry in full flight, evoking the roar and chaos of battle, and the indefatigable bond between horse and rider.

Ms Fasher’s horses have been described as channelling the violence and determination that led to the victory at Beersheba.

Ms Fasher said through the pursuit of creative endeavours she has formed some very strong friendships with people in the Oberon community, throughout Australia, and overseas.  

"I am delighted to have this opportunity to discuss the powerful role that art can play within a community," she said. 

She said there are three things that leap to mind for such a discussion: the first is communication and participation (“I am passionate about people”); the second is innovation (“step outside the square and break the rules”) and the third is inspiration (“look at the world around you and pursue lofty goals”).

Ms Charge said Ms Fasher certainly practises what she preaches and her work exemplifies this.

A Night With Harrie will be held at the Long Arm Café on Wednesday, February 21 at 6pm. Cost will be $20 per person (BYO). 

"We look forward to seeing you for an evening of lively discussion while enjoying some food from local tasting platters," Ms Charge said.