Conversations with Birds
PAST EXHIBITION
By Naomi Leeder
Wednesday 1 February – Monday 31 July 2023
Conversations with Birds is a collection of vibrant and connected artworks featuring detailed depictions of Australian native birds. Through close observation from her home studio, local artist Naomi Leeder has captured the unique personalities of a range of our beloved native birds.
Focusing on bright colours and textures that highlight the key features of a variety of birds, this exhibition looks to highlight the magnificence of our native birdlife that can be enjoyed in our home gardens and local parks and reserves.
Upcoming Workshops
Paint in Watercolour - Native Birds with Naomi Leeder
Be inspired by native birds and create a watercolour painting depicting the curious creatures inhabiting Eynesbury.
Facilitated by local artist Naomi Leeder, in this workshop you will explore the techniques of watercolour with live demonstrations, tips and tricks, and learn about local birdlife with support from the Eynesbury Environment Group. Beginner friendly, this is a free workshop and all materials are supplied. Bookings required.
Naomi Leeder’s exhibition, Conversations with Birds is at Melton Civic Centre until 31 July.
Monday 3 July | Eynesbury Discovery Centre, 479 Eynesbury Road, Eynesbury
1:00pm to 2:30pm - Ages 8-12yrs | Book via link below
*3:00pm to 4:30pm - Ages 13-17yrs | *To book for this session, please email youngcommunities@melton.vic.gov.au
5:30pm to 7:30pm - Adults 18+ | Book via link below
Please select the age-appropriate workshop when booking.
Parent/guardian supervision is required for children under 14yrs.
Book now
Image courtesy of Naomi Leeder.
About Naomi Leeder
Naomi Leeder is an artist who is deeply passionate about artistic education, art for wellbeing and art projects that can bring communities together. Her art practice has developed over the last 20 years and continues to evolve as she challenges herself to explore new skills and techniques. Painting is her preferred art form as she loved the tactility and movement of the paint in its various consistencies and hues. With a focus in creating works based on native Australian birds, landscapes, animals and people, she has worked on refining her attention to detail and finding the individual character in each subject while ensuring colour is one of the key elements that engages viewers.
Visit during opening hours • Melton Civic Centre (232 High Street, Melton, VIC 3337)
Image Credit: Naomi Leeder, Conversations with Birds (artwork detail), 2022, acrylic on canvas, 20x20cm