Wildlife is an exhibition of new illustration from Arts Access Victoria. Three separate exhibitions will coincide at once – the launch of Artsider, a new outsider art magazine, the launch of Ed’s Alphabet, an illustrated children’s book by Edward Treloar and Birds, a series of illustrations by Kristy Sweeney.

Artsider is a new publication from Arts Access Victoria, it is a showcase of the leading outsider art currently being produced in Melbourne. The inaugural issue of Artsider focuses on the portrait work of five artists who form the ‘Satellite’ studio based in Monash. Satellite is a weekly arts studio run by Arts Access Victoria in conjunction with Monash Gallery of Art. The artists of Satellite are Vinh Nguyen, Paula Whiting, Joceline Lee, Jeffrey Phillips and Fiona Sutherland.

Ed’s Alphabet is a new children’s Alphabet book by artist Edward Treloar. The book features exquisite drawings in ink and water portraying animals to illustrate each letter. These works were completed over several months at Art Day South, a weekly arts program based in Dingley Victoria and run by Arts Access Victoria.

Kristy Sweeneys Birds is a series of illustrations completed over the past 12 months. Kristy’s highly detailed pencil drawings both faithfully represent her subjects and at times evolve into an imaginary realm. Kristy’s works were also completed at Art Day South.