An exhibition by local artists whose work explores botanical themes and ideas. As artists we want to draw attention to the flora that can be found in the Tweed and surrounding regions, from the mountains to the sea, from rain-forests to coastal dunes, and the interactions that are going on in these ecosystems. Some of us have cultivated the craft of detailed traditional illustrative techniques, and some of us embrace more contemporary and/or abstracted responses. We want to plant some seeds in the minds of viewers of our art works about both the beauty that can be found around us while being mindful of more problematic aspects such as the impact introduced species have on our environment.
The nine artists in the exhibition were bought together by MAT Curator Annie Long.
The exhibition will also feature an exciting collaborative installation envisioned by Annie Long and Heather Matthew. The installation will feature contributions by all artists in the show.
Exhibition open 9.30-4pm May 26-31.