With the days in September ticking by, residents from the Macedon Ranges have been filling into the free Wild Wings ‘n Furry Things exhibition at The Gallery, Mount Macedon.
Artist Lesley Rosochodski created the exhibition in 18 months of “solid work,” to reflect her continuing passion for wildlife and the natural environment.
“During Covid-19, I spent a lot of time observing birds and local wildlife. I became super aware of the importance of nature to human health and wellbeing,” Ms Rosochodski said.
“I realised that even when we are removed from nature, we are still part of it and yearn for it. This led me to think of how we… describe and connect with wild birds and animals.”
Ms Rosochodski said she likes humour and expression in art, so she loved the idea of creating her own painted metaphors for various wild animals and birds.
“At surface level, the exhibition is about the way we see and understand some of our unique Australian wildlife, through human description and characterisation,” she said.
“At a deeper level, as always in my art, it’s about reminding people of the existence and beauty of nature around them.
“[It also about] encouraging realisation of the importance of our duty of care to all species and to our planet.”
Ms Rosochodski said nature lovers, animal lovers, bird lovers, art lovers in particular should go and see the exhibition, which ends October 1.
The Gallery is open Friday to Tuesday, 10am to 4pm, at 684 Mt Macedon Road, Mt Macedon (behind the Trading Post).
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Zoe Moffatt
