Above & Below
Tasha Waller & Rachel Harris
Daily Opening Times :
Wednesday 6 – Monday 18 November 2024
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am – 4pm
Dive into the vibrant world of Tasmanian wildlife through the delicate and detailed artistry of coloured pencil drawings.
Above & Below is an art exhibition featuring meticulously detailed colour pencil drawings and fine art prints by two Hobart-based wildlife artists – Rachel Harris (Rachel Harris Art) and Tasha Waller (Immersed Images).
Explore Tasmania’s unique wildlife – both familiar backyard visitors and critically endangered icons – and meet the artists.
Approximately 35 artworks will be on display, featuring Tasmanian birds, mammals and marine life. This exhibition explores the connections between art and conservation. Original colour pencil drawings and fine art prints will be available for purchase.
Colour pencil is not a widely used artistic medium – it is painstakingly slow to work with, and a single drawing can take several weeks to complete. However, it allows for the creation of beautifully life-like drawings, full of meticulous details of fur, feathers, eyes, whiskers and scales. The detail in the work is what brings our native animals to life. The artists’ intention is to let the viewer see the animals’ personalities, to make eye contact, evoke an emotional response, and build connection.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local conservation organisations, including Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, the Raptor Refuge, the Handfish Conservation Project, and Birdlife Tasmania.
