The story of a native butterfly’s journey out of near extinction is being highlighted at an art display for the community to enjoy at The Substation in Newport.
Through Hobsons Bay Libraries’ primary school art club, an array of student artwork is being exhibited to tell the story of the Altona skipper butterfly.
‘Flight of Hope: The skipper’s return’ features pieces from students that used acrylic paint, watercolour, chalk pastel, charcoal, artists’ ink, Casuarina branches, and reclaimed yarn to create their works.
The collection of works reflects both the beauty of the butterfly and the importance of caring for the plants and practices that support it.
The rare butterfly lives exclusively on chaffy saw-sedge, which grows in Hobsons Bay’s wetlands at Truganina Park.
Hobsons Bay councillor Daria Kellander congratulated the young artists on their work.
“It is fantastic to see our young community members use their creative talents to promote some unique local fauna,” Cr Kellander said.
“Displays like these highlight the incredible natural landscapes we have here in Hobsons Bay, reminding our community how fortunate we are and how important it is to care for
them.”
The art club is a program based out of the Newport Community Hub and offers young residents the chance to explore their creative side, while engaging with important themes
like sustainability and the environment.
The display will be in place outside of The Substation until January.
