It's Only Natural Exhibition

22 February - 18 March2022

Artists: Anne Allen, Irene Arvidson, Sue Baker, Lorraine Brown, Barbara Davis, Tania Fiori, Joy Harvey, Debbie Hooper, Marzena Kaczmarek, Jenny Knight, Claire Langsford, Belinda Leake, Elise Leslie-Allen, Deborah Miller, Colleen Morrow, Alana Preece Rosemary Pulvirenti, Wendy Redden, Lauren Salter, Peta Stuart, Joan Stratford, Peter Thompson, Markella Tsalikis, Yvonne Twining, Dave Underwood, Heather Waring, James Wauchope, Karen Windle and Zara Zannettino.

It’s Only Natural profiles the ingenuity and creativity of a collection of artists across a variety of artforms. Working within the theme of nature, over 25 artists have viewed the topic with fresh eyes and created exciting new and diverse works of art. Making art inspired by nature and natural objects, or representing nature in art, involves utilizing various elements of our environment in a creative way to make a new artwork.

The breadth of creativity includes sculpture, textiles, basketry, jewellery, wall art, glass and textiles. From decorated animal bone sculptures resembling theatre props, to sleek ceramic bowls, classic fibre forms, and candle holders with leafy features, all works make a statement about nature and our relationship to it. Found objects from nature also have a big presence, created into interesting textiles and wall art.

Some artists have worked from within their preferred specialist mediums, whilst others have moved into previously unexplored areas. The viewer is promised a feast for the eyes when visiting.

Exhibition concludes on Friday 18 March at 4 pm.

Image credits (clockwise from top left): Peta Stuart, After The Fire 2, Mixed Media and Silk Representation of Matchstick Banksia; Tania Fiori, Rainbow Tote Bag,100% Columbian Fique; Markella Tsalikis, Grevillea 1, Collage, Embellished, Eco Print; Anne Allen, Seascape, Mosaic; Sue Baker, Manus, Encaustic; Alana Preece, Rock of Ages, Nightcliff, Northern Territory, Oil on Canvas; Debbie Hooper, Gum Leaves Vase, Clay; Colleen Morrow, Swan Plant, Linocut and Belinda Leake, Whimsical Murmuration, Mixed Media on Canvas.

Host or Publisher Pepper Street Arts Centre