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Farming and art collide in latest exhibition
A new exhibition that links leading artists with regenerative farmers will open on Friday 16 July 2021 at 6:00pm. Hosted by the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre, the exhibition, Earth Canvas, highlights engagement with the landscape through a creative lens and explores the experiences of both the regenerative farmer and the artist, their respective engagement with the land and their vision for a healthier world.
Featuring new work by leading Australian artists Ros Atkins, Jenny Bell, Jo Davenport, Janet Laurence, Tony Nott, Idris Murphy and John Wolseley the project was created through inviting contemporary artists to work on regenerative farms between the Murray and Murrumbidgee rivers in southern New South Wales.
ON SHOW NOW: The Sky s the Limit judging panel featured Country Arts SA arts and culture leader Merilyn DeNys, Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre director Dr Melentie Pandilovski and Thumbprint Inc president Dr Ruth Schubert. The trio are pictured with JoJo Spook s piece Rolling Hills of Hawker, which won the $2000 overall prize. Pictures: BRETT KENNEDY
By Brett Kennedy
A BLENDING of passions proved a recipe for success in Grant District Council’s The Sky’s the Limit art exhibition as Robe artist JoJo Spook claimed the $2000 overall prize.
Unveiled at the Mount Gambier Regional Airport, Ms Spook was inspired by her love of both creation and aviation for her work Rolling Hills of Hawker.