We all love animals – and if you don’t, well, far be it for me to say that there’s something wrong with you – but, there’s something wrong with you? Personally, I’m an otter fan, but for her first Melbourne solo show,  upcoming Melbourne artist Nicole Tattersall will be helping to bang the drum in support for animal rights, specifically in regards to live sheep exports.

Its always good to see an artist endeavoring to expand and explore these kinds of themes with their art, and, having seen Nicoles art around the traps a fair bit in the past year or two, and knowing its innovative nature, this will be a fun show to see.

“Patchworked” is heavily influenced by the art and craft techniques of times gone by, Australia and a recent trip to Germany. Incorporating these factors with her passion for animal rights and the encouragement of using ones imagination. Working with more illustrative styles both in 2D and 3D formats, has allowed Nicole to get a little darker.

In the exhibition there are 3 illustrations, reflecting upon WSPA’s (World Society for the Protection of Animals) campaign against the live export of sheep.  These illustrations have been designed to be a conversation starter about the topic. Much like most of works planned for “Patchworked”.”

Who: Nicole Tattersall
What: Patchworked solo exhibition
Where: At Large Gallery, 208 High Street, Northcote
When: Opens 6pm-9pm 17th September, show runs til 30th September

You can check out more about Nicole and her work on her blog. Via Geek Girl & At Large Gallery