An exhibition exploring nature in peril.
Coming to Lion Gate Lodge in Autumn 2023,
On the Edge will highlight Australian flora, fauna and habitats that are threatened by climate change, development, introduced species and other environmental issues. The exhibition will showcase a diversity of endangered and vulnerable Australian species and ecological communities. The artwork includes a wide variety of mediums such as painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics, wood, and textiles. Each artwork will be accompanied by an artist's statement outlining the threat the species or environment is facing.
During the two-week exhibition we host a number of artist led free demonstartions and paid exhibition tours, workshops, walks and talks. These events are a great opportunity to explore the exhibition, learn from the artists themselves and find out more about the environmental issues we are facing.
Volunteer run
Food with Friends Cafe will be open once again between Wednesday - Sunday, 10.30am - 2.30pm. Indulge in fresh coffee, sandwiches and homemade treats while enjoying the
On the Edge: Species at Risk exhibition.
Artwork shown by Josh Dykgraaf, Meaghan Potter and Deborah Wace
Free Artist Demonstrations
Bonsai Demonstration with Dave Segal
Saturday 18 March, 10.30am - 12pm
Location: Lion Gate Lodge
Join Bonsai artist David Segal as he demonstrates the basics of creating and refining Bonsai in this unique, 2-hour presentation. In addition to fielding questions throughout the presentation, the artists will provide information on the following topics: the history of Bonsai, basic plant physiology and techniques such as wiring, pruning, shaping and repotting.
Illustration Demonstration with Sue Liu
Wednesday 22 March, 10am - 2pm
Location: Lion Gate Lodge
Watch this live drawing demonstration by Sue Liu. Sue is a self-taught illustrator and observational artist, and creates intricate, realistic illustrations of Australian native wildlife from land, sea and sky with Artline pens and colour wash markers.
3,000 Days and Counting with Sharon Field
Thursday 23 March, 12pm - 1pm
Location: Maiden Theatre
In response to David Attenborough's prediction that 2/5 plants may be gone from the planet by 2100, Sharon Field set herself a challenge - to draw each a day for the next 3000 days on a continuous scroll, the purpose of which is to provide a visual record of the plants we are in danger of losing, and to help educate people about the fact that we don’t have much time. She started on Earth Hour Day – 26 March 2022. One year on, join her to examine the work, and which species have disappeared.
Scratchboard Demonstration with Joan McKay
Sunday 2 April, 1pm - 2pm
Location: Lion Gate Lodge
Scratchboard is an art medium that involves scratching through a thin layer of ink to show parts of a lighter-colored layer underneath. Joan is a Signature member of the International Society of Scratchboard Artists, and a tutor of scratchboard at NatureArt Lab, ACT.
Join Us for the Opening Night
Join us for the opening night of our brand new exhibition
On the Edge: Species at Risk. You'll get the opportunity to mingle with the artists, enjoy Taylors wines along with delicious canapes, and shop for exquisite pieces before the general public in the beautiful surrounds of Lion Gate Lodge.
We are thrilled to announce that the Hon. Tanya Plibersek MP, Minister for the Environment and Water and local member for Sydney, will be opening the exhibition, which will also be attended by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley and Denise Ora, Chief Executive of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust. Friday 17 March 6pm - 8pm Find out more
On the Edge Exhibition Events