By Laura Michell
The changes to the community, country and planet as a result of COVID-19 will be the focus of new art exhibition in Whittlesea.
New Futures will showcase more than 80 artworks created by artists from across the municipality.
The artworks will be on display at The Great Hall at Whittlesea council’s offices in South Morang until Thursday, February 18.
Whittlesea chair of administrators Lydia Wilson said artists who live, work or are connected to the City of Whittlesea will be celebrated at the exhibition.
“Artists of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds have interpreted our shared new futures in many ingenious ways so this is an exhibition well worth seeing,” Ms Wilson said.
“There are paintings, metal sculpture, papier mache, mosaic, photography, drawings, mixed media works and poetry to name a few of the mediums.
“One glass mosaic depicts people inside a home doing exercises to keep fit during isolation. In some of the works, artists have depicted feelings of social isolation. There are works that address major issues including racism, social inequality and injustice. There are artworks about love and companionship.”
COVIDSafe plans will be in place and a gallery attendant will ensure visitor numbers are limited to allowable levels at all times.
Admission is free, with the exhibition open 10am-4pm weekdays.
