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Young artists ‘Unearthed’ in Echuca

Members of the Ripple Fest Youth Art Program at the launch of their exhibition, ‘Unearthed’. Photo by Jordan Townrow

On Friday, May 2 Campaspe Shire Council’s Youth Action Group, in collaboration with the Foundry Arts Space, launched their exhibition Unearthed.

The exhibition, a collaboration between seven young artists calling themselves the ‘Unearthed Youth Collective’, is part of the upcoming Ripple Fest.

The collective includes Shepherd Jose, Elijah Berriman, Olivia Lees, Ayden Freestone, Saylah Tarrant, Emily Burgess and Cara Haley.

Amy Lees, artist Olivia Lees and Linda Womble attended the exhibition launch. Photo by Jordan Townrow

The budding artists were mentored by emerging artists Ruby Wyatt-Carter, Annelise Henderson, Ellen Lee and Jesse Munzel.

In the lead-up to the exhibition, the artists worked out of the old Echuca information centre, now known as the Pump House.

The artworks explore connection, expression and the river landscapes that inspire the local community.

The exhibition had a great turnout as guests toured the young artists’ creations. Photo by Jordan Townrow

The exhibition will run until Sunday, May 25.

Ripple Fest will officially begin on Thursday, May 22 and will feature collaborations between local artists and performers and much more.

A full wrap-up of events will be available in the Wednesday, May 22 edition of The Riv.

For more information about Ripple Fest, visit www.ripplefest.com.au

Event organiser Kris Tito gave a speech at the event’s launch. Photo by Jordan Townrow
Textiles artist Cara Haley with her leaf-shaped, hand-painted jacket she made through the program. Photo by Jordan Townrow
Bendigo artist Annelise Henderson was one of the mentors for the youth program. Photo by Jordan Townrow
Family, friends and art lovers alike gathered to enjoy the exhibition. Photo by Jordan Townrow
Saylah Tarrant, a creative who enjoys sketching, drawing and anything arty, stands with her latest artwork. Photo by Jordan Townrow
Ruby Wyatt-Carter shared some words during the opening night. Photo by Jordan Townrow
Ayden Freestone is interested in blending digital art, anime inspiration and the epic chaos of Dungeons & Dragons into his creative world. Photo by Jordan Townrow
Emily Burgess’ art practice spans watercolour, oil and acrylic painting, as well as drawing in grey lead pencil. Photo by Jordan Townrow
Ellen Lee, one of the mentors for the program, is a local Echuca artist. Photo by Jordan Townrow
Shepherd Jose is a young artist who brings characters to life through iPad-based platforms like IbisPaintX and Procreate. Photo by Jordan Townrow
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