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RAG showcases botanical and urban ecosystems in new exhibitions

4 April 2025
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RAG showcases botanical and urban ecosystems in new exhibitions

Marni Stuart, After the fire, (Detail), 2022, digital printed linen fabric. Courtesy of the artist.

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Art and nature collide in two compelling exhibitions opening at Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland on Sunday 6 April 2025.

Wildflowering by Design and Inhabited: Anthromes of Queensland bring together contemporary artists exploring themes of environmental connection, heritage and urban ecology.

Redland City Mayor Jos Mitchell said the exhibitions celebrated the region’s unique natural landscapes and the artists who draw inspiration from them.

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“These exhibitions highlight the power of art to deepen our connection with the environment—whether through the delicate beauty of wildflowers or the resilience of life in urban spaces,” the Mayor said.

“Redland City has a rich natural heritage, and I’m thrilled to see local and Queensland artists reflecting this in their work.

“We are proud to support initiatives that celebrate creativity, culture, and our deep relationship with the land.”

Curated by Dr Susan Davis and Dr Lisa Chandler, Wildflowering by Design explores the legacy of women who championed Australia’s native wildflowers.

The exhibition presents works across diverse mediums, including digital prints, textiles, and botanical illustration.

Many pieces were developed during the Canaipa Wildflowering Retreat on Russell Island, fostering a connection between artists and the local landscape.

This retreat was supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), a partnership between the Queensland Government and Redland City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

The project also received support from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

In Inhabited: Anthromes of Queensland, environmental photographer LeAnne Vincent turns her lens to urban biomes—ecosystems shaped by human activity.

Her cyanotype photograms, stitched textiles and salvaged hi-vis materials examine the often-overlooked flora and fauna inhabiting roadsides, car parks and backyards.

Vincent, whose work is influenced by early botanical photographer Anna Atkins, said she hoped the exhibition sparks a renewed appreciation for nature in urban settings.

“I became fascinated with how small fauna—like insects and reptiles—survive in human-altered landscapes,” she said.

“Through my work, I hope to encourage people to look closer and consider how our actions shape these environments.”

The community is invited to the official openings of these exhibitions, where attendees can hear from the curators and artists about their creative process and inspirations.

The opening event for Wildflowering by Design will take place on Sunday 6 April 2025 at 10am and the Inhabited: Anthromes of Queensland opening on Sunday 13 April 2025 at 10am.

Both exhibitions run until Tuesday 3 June 2025. For more details, visit Redland Art Gallery’s website.

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