Join us for the Opening event at ANCA Gallery Wednesday 24 April at 6.00pm

Il faut cultiver notre jardin by Michele England at ANCA Gallery from Wednesday 24 April to Sunday 12 May 2024

‘Il faut cultiver notre jardin’ or ‘We must tend our garden’ artistically explores the lessons learned from a suburban garden about nature’s systems, resilience and destruction.

Michele England has made paintings and mixed media using sustainable materials and traditional techniques to depict circular patterns and realistic imagery— meditating on the garden as muse. Conceptually and materially, the exhibition looks at the need for societal and industrial change necessary if we are to transition to a low carbon future. The works produced are the culmination of Michele England’s year-long research into sustainable and circular studio materials and processes.

Slow down and admire her quiet determination, 2024, egg tempera, graphite, rice paper, 40 x 40cm

Join Michele England in a workshop, artist talk or event as follows.

Stitch up a Journal with Reclaimed Materials, Saturday 27 April 2–4pm
Participants will use reclaimed materials and thread to create a small journal. Join artist Michele England for an afternoon drop-in session of making and conversing. Drop-in or book a spot via https://events.humanitix.com/stitch-up-a-journal-with-reclaimed-papers

Artist talk, Sunday 5 May 2pm

Join artist, Michele England, and hear her discuss her exhibition concept, arts practice and deliver a ‘show and tell’ of sustainable techniques and materials, followed by afternoon tea.

Drop-in or bookings via https://events.humanitix.com/artist-talk-with-michele-england-at-anca

Mandala patterns – how to make your own, Saturday 11 May 2–4pm

Participants will be instructed in making a mandala pattern. Technical materials, paper and coloured pencils will be supplied to participants for creating and finishing their mandala.

Drop-in or bookings via https://events.humanitix.com/mandala-patterns-make-and-colour-in