Natural Observations

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Natural Observations: Nicholson Family Art over 4 generations’ is a family group exhibition which draws inspiration from their deep connection, appreciation and protection of nature, especially the rainforest of Terania Creek. This exhibition brings together the generational works of great grandmother Irma Chelsworth, grandfather Hugh Nicholson through daughters Elke and Terri, to grandchildren Tahlo & MarcoTeak. Their art works complement each other, with the theme of nature connection evident in all: Irma Chelsworth's Terania quilt; Hugh’s botanical and landscape photography; Terri’s botanical ecoprinted and intricate burn art works; Elke’s stunning acrylic paintings; Tahlo’s hyper-realistic pencil drawings and MarcoTeak's burn art.

“I had a vision a while ago of my family members spanning different generations all exhibiting together. The common theme is not just being family, but being deep lovers and protectors of nature. It is lovely to see it come together” said Terri Nicholson.

'Terania Rainforest' by Irma Chelsworth, Machine pieced, hand appliqued and hand quilted

'1) Window from a Strangler Fig’ (l of pair) by Terri Nicholson, canvas print of original Burn Art/Pyrography would burning on upcycled Western red Cedar

'2) Strangler Fig on Brushbox’ (ll of pair) by Terri Nicholson, canvas print of original pyrography would burning on upcycled Western red Cedar

'3) The Fig Big’ by Terri Nicholson, print of original pyrograghy wood burning piece on Tasmanian Myrtle

'4) Curled Fig Buttress’ by Terri Nicholson, print of original pyrography wood burning piece on pine offcuts

'10) Long Botanical Wall Hanging ll' by Terri Nicholson, Eco-dyed using native rainforest & Eucalypt species on cotton. Usining Bundle method with fresh leaves, then boiled in rusty water for hours. ( Tallowwood, Silky Oak, Casuarina, Grevillea)

'11) Short Botanical Wall Hanging lll' by Terri Nicholson, Eco-dyed using native rainforest & Eucalypt species on cotton. Usining Bundle method with fresh leaves, then boiled in rusty water for hours. ( Tallowwood, Silky Oak, Casuarina, Grevillea..)

'12) Mandala Wall Hanging' by Terri Nicholson, Eco-dyed using native rainforest and Eucalypt species on cotton. Using bundle method with fresh leaves, then boiled in rusty water for hours.(Tallowwood, Silky Oak, Casuarina, Grevillea),

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'5) Shining Grape' by Terri Nicholson, Pyrographynwood burning on upcycled pine offcut

'6) Black Booyong' by Terri Nicholson, Pyrographynwood burning on upcycled pine offcut

'7) Rusty Carabeen' by Terri Nicholson, Pyrographynwood burning on upcycled pine offcut

'Eagle & Family at Terania' by Elk Nicholson, Acrylic on canvas

'Pregnant in Terania' by Elke Nicholson, Acrylic on canvas,

'Floating Island' by Marco Teak Nicholson-Moss (Age 7), Acrylic on canvas,

'17) Pregnant mumma cord to the Earth centre' by Terri Nicholson, Acrylic on canvas,

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