By Mikayla van Loon
The launch of the Mount Evelyn Art Collective’s first exhibition was a huge success on Saturday 12 October.
Hosted at the Ray Oliver Gallery within the Mont De Lancey homestead, the walls were lined with a beautiful collection of hand painted works from nine artists.
From nature inspired watercolours to portraits and landscapes, the gallery was filled with both the beauty of Melbourne but also personal stories.
Deciding as a group that they were ready for an exhibition, Through Our Own Eyes came to life.
Working to transform the gallery on Friday 11 October, the group was excited but said nerves had started to settle in, with the reality of showing their work getting closer.
But all was worthwhile as family, friends and visitors to the Wandin North homestead walked into the exhibition, seeing the talent and skill of the Mount Evelyn Art Collective.
The exhibition will be on display until 20 October, with Mont De Lancey open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. It is free entry.
