RALEIGH’S Tree-o Gallery opened its latest Showcase Exhibition on Saturday 23 September with all eleven of the featured artists in attendance.

While there is no named theme for the exhibition, the show was curated with a strong ecological and ethical vein running through the exhibits.

The politics of climate change and indigenous issues were brought to the fore by Colin Dray, Carol Clarkson and Jack Meagher.

“We have Colin Dray with ‘Terra Naillius’, Jack Meagher with ‘Up Shit Creek’ and a barbwire hurricane pulling Dorothy and Toto up into the sky, and Carol Clarkson with ‘Under Pressure’,” Tree-o Gallery co-founder Bim Morton told News Of The Area.

“The works of Coco Elder and Kelly Finley depict the wonders of our beautiful living environment through finely polished paintings and prints.

“John Thiering and Sara Bowen bring the world of human connection and our human condition into sharp focus.

“Creatives in 3D, Jenny Parkin, Nick Warfield, Phil Greed and John Van Der Kolk are all masters of sculpture in their chosen mediums and add beauty and fun to this exhibition,” he said.

The opening was declared a huge success with all the artists attending along with approximately 150 guests.

All of this along with Tree-o’s usual designer timber furniture and speakers can be viewed at Tree-o local gallery, furniture and specialty timber shop.

By Andrea FERRARI