Wildlife for our artists

A NUMBER of top name wildlife artists such as Paul Margocsy, Janet Matthews, Rodger Scott and Pete Marshall (to name a few) will be exhibiting their works at Sherbrooke Gallery.
Sherbrooke Art Society is hosting the Australia Wild Art Awards as part of the very successful Australia Wild Project.
Wendy Havard, Australia Wild Project Co-ordinator said an extremely high standard of work was entered into the awards from both well-established and emerging artists.
“The idea of the awards are to give voice to wildlife or to send a message from the wildlife,” Ms Havard said.
“One of the pieces on show is poignant and sad, but well executed.
“It shows how many species are on the verge of extinction, and was done as an installation, which means hanging by a thread.”
Ms Havard said there was a focus on Australian wildlife and the whole idea was to present art to rekindle general public interest in unique local wildlife.
“There are a lot of international themed shows, with a focus on large animals (often African),” she said.
“I want people to care about their local habitat and to take more interest in and learn about wildlife.”
The art show will be held until Sunday 10 August at Sherbrooke Gallery.
Free admission.