A bold new initiative, PUBLIC VIEW, is inviting the community to experience art as part of daily life - transforming familiar urban spaces into outdoor galleries.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante, welcomed the initiative as a meaningful way to reconnect with creativity, nature and one another.
"In the rush of daily life, it's easy to overlook the beauty woven into our surroundings. PUBLIC VIEW invites us to find moments to pause, take notice and engage more deeply with the spaces and people around us," Cr Diamante said.
"Bringing creative expression into everyday environments opens space for reflection and sparks curiosity. It's a gentle invitation to connect in ways we often overlook," she added.
The current exhibition, view of nature in art, selected works by Terry Napier is now on display at Tunstall Square in Donvale.
A celebrated natural history artist, Terry has lived in Park Orchards for more than 57 years and has been painting since childhood. Terry has works held in Victorian collections. Renowned for his contributions to art education and his intricate nature studies, Terry's work encourages viewers to pause and observe the natural world around them.
"Exhibiting at Tunstall Square is another chance to show people the magic and beauty in nature - to share with them what intrigues me and perhaps remind them of what we are in danger of losing. Art in public spaces can be that reminder," Terry said.
To learn more about the exhibition, visit manningham.vic.gov.au/view-nature-art.
Top image: Terry Napier at the Tunstall Square Laneway exhibition of his work.
