This exhibition at OneB gallery at M|arts in Murwillumbah, explores the idea of a ‘sit spot’. This is an ancient nature connection practice of sitting for fifteen minutes or more in the one natural place and noticing the surroundings. It is very beneficial for health and wellbeing. The coastline on the Tweed has some amazing ‘sit spots’. As well as looking out into the blue expanse of ocean and sky, we also can feel the restorative energy from the life-filled coastal bush areas. These dreamlike imaginative seascapes and empathic botanical paintings try to capture the feeling of this kind of experience.

If we have time to get there, the coast can really nourish and restore us. The coast cares for us when we visit and the exhibition also looks at how people care for the coast in return. There is an acknowledgment of the many thousands of years of care that has been given to the coastline by people in the Northern rivers. Despite the contemporary challenges our coastline faces, this care continues today with First Nations custodians, Coast care groups, Councils and other individuals and community groups looking after and restoring our coast. The exhibition pays homage to this reciprocal care.  

Judy has exhibited widely in Australia, and her work is in many collections here and overseas. You might have also seen her work on some of the street art projects in Murwillumbah. She is currently represented by Anthea Polson Art in Queensland. 

The exhibition is on at One B gallery at the front of the M|arts Precinct in Murwillumbah, at 1 Brisbane St, from August 28 – Sept 23.  The opening event is on Friday 1st September. 5.30 to 7.30pm.