Embers, Epicorm: Art of the Eurobodalla

Exhibition Dates: 6 to 24 July 2022

A Far South Coast response to the Black Summer Fires of 2019/2020.

Seven female artists from the Eurobodalla region of New South Wales share their personal creative responses of experiencing the devastating fire event and its aftermath - capturing elements of regeneration, hope, resilience and collaborative healing, with a stark reminder of the fragility of our enviro-human co-existence and the urgency to enact our environmental responsibilities.

Collectively, through painting, printmaking, sculpture, glass and installation works, the multi-generational, Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists invite viewers to experience the region’s emergence from the ashscape - to celebrate the surprising beauty of revival on the most infinitesimal scale, whilst simultaneously grappling with the reality of our personal and environmental vulnerabilities.

Featuring works by Walbunja/Ngarigo Cheryl Davison-Overton, Mirabel Fitzgerald, Jennifer Hawkins, Julie Mia Holmes, Raewyn Lawrence, Amy Schleif and Jo Victoria. Curated by Nicole Wallace, Co-Director of White Rhino Artspace.

Performing live at the Opening Event, visitors will be treated to a welcome and fire song, Ganbi, performed in language by five members of the Djinama Yilaga Choir, led by exhibiting artist Walbunja/Ngarigo Cheryl Overton-Davison.

Image: Jo Victoria, hope in the bones, 2022, porcelain and wire

Artist Biographies(PDF, 2MB)

Room Sheet(PDF, 3MB)

Supported by South East Arts.

Portion of proceeds donated to SHASA - Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance.

If you are unable to visit the exhibition but would like to support the region, please consider donating to the Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance, by clicking here. Donations to SHASA are tax deductible.

SHASA - Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance, a local Eurobodalla not for profit community organisation which undertakes practical projects to achieve a more resilient community. A portion of sales from this exhibition and donations will be directed towards community projects in the Batemans Bay, Moruya and Narooma areas for the creation and ongoing running of heatwave and bushfire havens.

Public Programs

Opening Event

6pm - 8pm, Friday 8 July

Guest Speaker: Sallianne McClelland

Bookings essential.

Artist Talk

1pm - 2pm, Saturday 9 July

Book now to experience a casual afternoon presentation by the artists of Embers, Epicorm: Art of the Eurobodalla. Bookings essential.

ReSource Yourself Workshops

10am - 12pm, Friday 19 August

4:30pm - 6:30pm, Thursday 25 August

In these free online workshops, leading Art Therapist Sally Swain, will introduce you to the benefits that art-making can have on your mental and physical wellbeing. Bookings essential.