En Plein Air exhibition opens in Echuca

By Oliver Shedden

May 23, 2024

Many couldn’t help but gaze upon *Echuca Wharf* by Ray Hill, one of the key pieces of the exhibition at the Foundry Echuca. Photos: Aidan Briggs

Don’t Fence Me In is the latest exhibition to open at the Foundry Arts Space in Echuca.

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The grand opening on Friday, May 17, saw community members and artists gather to observe the works over some light bites and refreshments to celebrate the artists’ achievements.

The exhibition aims to highlight the craft of painting ‘plein air’ which is about leaving the confines of a studio and painting in the landscape.

Artists John Lewis and Graeme Martin were present to view their pieces on display at the exhibition. Photo by Aidan Briggs

The style is said to bring the artist and subject together in order to authentically portray a landscape as it appears rather than from memory.

There are many works featured by artists from the Australian Plein Air Artist Group including Cheryl Mahon, Graeme Martin, Cheryl Wallace, Richard Speedy, Raymond Hill and John Lewis.

The exhibition runs until Sunday, June 2, at The Foundry Arts Space, 13-17 Murray Esplanade, Echuca.