Creative visions of the west

Jenny Rütsch's piece 'Follow The Line Of Gum Trees (Migratory Bird)' will be featured as part of the exhibition. (Supplied)

Unique perspectives of the west will be on show as part of the RedWest Creatives Co-Op’s first art show after re-emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The ‘HOME West’ art show will run from Friday, June 8 until Thursday, July 28 at 5 Sargood Street in Altona.

RedWest Creatives Co-Op president Paul Zahra said the show will feature works across a number of mediums from about 40 local artists, including sculpture, painting and digital illustrations.

“This will be our first non COVID-impacted show and we are really looking to reconnect the community once again,” he said.

“We will definitely have a creative melting pot of nature, culture and all round diversity on full display.

“‘HOME West’ exclusively features RedWest members showcasing a vast array of artworks from the talented western suburbs of Melbourne.”

The art show will launch at the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre at 5 Sargood Street in Altona on Friday, June 8 from 7pm.

The exhibition will be open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, from 11am until 3pm on Saturdays and from 9am until 5pm on Sundays.

The RedWest Creatives Co-op is a creative co-operative operating in Melbourne’s west whose mission is to strengthen the arts sector.

RedWest works to secure a variety of opportunities such as pop-up exhibitions and performances, events for artists, and by providing services to local artists for its members.

Services include the auspice of grants, public liability insurance, advocacy and support in working with the local council and providing access to networks and promotional opportunities.

Details: www.redwest.org

Matthew Sims