THE WOODCUTTER

South East Art Society

12 April - 9 June 2025
Main Gallery & Cathleen Edkins Gallery

The Woodcutter, a curated exhibition from South East Art Society members, presents works from and about an ubiquitous material so emblematic to the Limestone Coast landscape and economy: wood.

Taking its title from the beautifully carved woodsman that has become the South East Art Society’s mascot, The Woodcutter is an exhibition that invites artists to respond to the subject of wood without boundary. ‘Gus the Woodcutter,’ affectionately nicknamed after his creator Gustav M Christensen (1916 – 1997), is now the conduit for meditations on the woody stuff that provides fuel, shelter and livelihood to the region. Whether artists respond to the theme materially or figuratively or pay tribute to Gus as the totem of the Art Society’s legacy, visitors can expect an exciting exhibition celebrating the creative possibilities of wood, through the diverse lens and talents of the region’s longstanding local art society.

The South East Art Society Inc. is a non-profit organisation which seeks to nurture and encourage appreciation of and participation in the arts. Find out more here.

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OPENING NIGHT
Friday 11 April, 6:00pm
Join us for drinks & nibbles at the official exhibition opening
Free event. RSVP preferred.
Click here to RSVP or call The Riddoch 08 8721 2563

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WORKSHOPS
Join South East Art Society members for the following workshops:

Saturday 3 May – Basket Making with Jenny Dean
11:00am – 1:00pm
Jenny Dean, SEAS artist from The Woodcutter exhibition, demonstrates how to make a basket. Come learn this fun skill with all materials supplied. A great fun project for Mother’s Day! Cost $35.00. Suitable for ages 12+.
Click here to book workshop online or call Riddoch reception 08 8721 2563

Saturday 10 May – Basket Making with Jenny Dean
11:00am – 1:00pm
Details as above.

Saturday 17 May – Wire Dragonfly with Margaret Carter
11:00am – 1:00pm
SEAS President Margaret Carter will demonstrate how to make a wire dragonfly as seen on one of the entries in The Woodcutter exhibition. A fun way to create all sorts of insects and figures. All materials supplied. Cost $15.00. Suitable for ages 12+.
Click here to book workshop online or call Riddoch reception 08 8721 2563

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PAPER TRAIL – CREATIVE SPACE
Saturday 12 April – Monday 9 June 2025
King’s Floor
Complementing our exhibitions The Woodcutter and Wood Work, this interactive space takes you on a hands-on journey from tree to paper, exploring the ancient craft of paper-making, the delicate art of origami, and contemporary zine making. Perfect for all ages.
Free entry. Open during gallery hours.

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Image: Gustav M Christensen, The Woodcutter, 1976. Collection of the South East Art Society.