From the Earth

By Yarra Valley Artists

Artists: Amanda Ruck, Angela Ashley, Antonia Green, Bev Hardidge, Cathie Berry, Cecilia Sharpley, Christen Jo Stone, Clare James, David Miller, Denise Smith, Di King, Elizabeth Haigh, Graeme Hardidge, Jena Bedson, Jerry Osadczuk, Johanna Frijlink, Julie Dawson, Laura Windmill, Lynn Baxter, Lynne McDowell, Ruth Woods, Serafina Munns, Susanne Richards, Zora Verona.

In a world of chemicals and synthetics and fakery, what does it mean to be “from the earth”? We are all of the earth and yet modern day people seem to have lost that connection to the earth and the way in which it sustains life.

We asked our artist members to explore what the earth means to them and how they can tangibly use it in their creative practices. Many of them have found a deeper connection with nature, whilst others have expressed their worries for how the daily activities of man  affects the natural world around us. Being in touch with the soil, sand, and plants, interacting with animals and creatures that live in our landscape helps us feel grounded and refreshed. The experience can be both beautiful and concerning. When was the last time you looked to the ground?

Workshop: Magical Mixed Media Beetles with Clare James

Spend an afternoon with Clare James learning about the wonders that can be found in your garden whilst you make your own fabric mixed media beetle sculpture. All materials provided. Find out more here.

About Fin Wines

Farming using sustainable practices, Fin Wines aims to preserve the biodiversity of the land through using methods without fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides. Compost teas, fish oil, seaweed extract and humate are used instead to nourish the ground and vines. When you visit, you may also notice the abundance of native plants.

With their wines they are minimum intervention including in the fermentation process and instead sourcing high quality produce and maintaining high quality vines.

Exhibition dates:

25 January - 25 February 2024

Gallery Hours:

Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm.