Wild by Nature Exhibition

27 July - 29 August 2025

 

This captivating exhibition celebrates the incredible diversity of wildlife across the natural world. Featuring a wide range of artistic mediums that explore the vast array of our flora and fauna. While highlighting the delicate balance between humanity and nature. The artworks invite viewers to reflect on their own connection to wildlife, sparking a deeper appreciation for the world around us.

Experience this dynamic mixed-media display, showcasing both realistic and conceptual representations. With over 50 talented artists contributing, the exhibition offers a stunning variety of artistic expressions and mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, textiles, ceramics and mixed media.

Wild by Nature will be on display in the exhibition space at the Pepper Street Arts Centre, located at 558 Magill Road, Magill.

Join us for the opening on Sunday 27 July at 2 pm, where you can enjoy a lively celebration featuring live music, face painting, come and try art activity and more. Throughout the exhibition, additional artist demonstrations will offer visitors a deeper insight into the creative process.

Admission is free, and all artworks are available for purchase. No bookings are required, and all are welcome to attend. Pepper Street Arts Centre is open Tuesday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Saturday from 12 pm to 5 pm.

Artist Demonstrations and Talk

Thursday 31 July 10.30 am - 12 pm
Ruth Cowen - Needle Felting Repair

Saturday 2 August 2 pm - 3.30 pm
Helen Moon - Nuno Felting

Friday 8 August 2 pm - 3.30 pm
Heather Waring - Bark Collage

Saturday 9 August 2 pm - 3.30 pm
Anthony Cook - Sculpture (Artist Talk)

Thursday 14 August 10.30 am - 12 pm
Connie Choy - Mixed Media Painting

Saturday 16 August 2 pm - 3.30 pm
Deb Farrimond - Pastels

Friday 22 August 2 pm - 3.30 pm
Celeste Hill - Pastels

Saturday 23 August 2 pm - 3.30 pm
Barb Hancock - Basketry

Thursday 28 August 10.30 am - 12 pm
Neva Jones - Thread Painted Textile Art

Exhibition concludes on Friday 29 August at 3 pm.

On the 27 July at 2 pm there was a community launch event to celebrate the launch of this exhibition. Mark Smith, Conservation Manager at Zoos SA was the official opening speaker.

Thankyou to all the artists and community who joined us for the grand opening on Sunday 27 July, other activities on the day included African drumming by Upbeatz and come and try art activity with artist Made with Joy and face painting by Love Birdy.
Complimentary drinks and nibbles were also provided to visitors, served by the incredible Pepper Street volunteer team. 

               

Image credit (clockwise): Jan Barratt, The Matriarch, oil on canvas; Joshua Abdulla, The Dark Emu, traditional Aboriginal dot painting and realism; Neva Jones, Koala, textiles and mixed media; Rebecca Zanker, Newest Resident, coloured pencil and soft pastel; Sanjila Manandhar, Zen, acrylic on canvas; Elyse Richards, The Hippo, raku.

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Location

Pepper Street Arts Centre, Pepper Street Arts Centre, 558 Magill Road, Magill, 5072, View Map