New art exhibition in Devon celebrates the beauty of the natural world

An environmentally-conscious exhibition is taking place at a Devon art gallery and is running until October 24.

This special collection celebrates the beauty of the natural world while drawing attention to the urgent need to protect it. In support of this message, the gallery is partnering with two environmental organisations – Till the Coast is Clear and Surfers Against Sewage.

Till the Coast is Clear is a community interest company based in Kingsbridge which works to tackle shoreline plastic pollution and lead nature regeneration projects. Founder Gary Jolliffe said: “Many artists draw their creative inspiration from nature.

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“Beautiful and thought-provoking art can play an increasingly important role in helping to protect the places we love – by inspiring respect for the power, majesty, and essential nature of the ecosystems that sustain us all.”

Also benefiting from the exhibition is Surfers Against Sewage, the well-known grassroots charity based in Cornwall, campaigning to protect our oceans.

The Sacred Earth exhibition features the work of seven artists – John Hurford, Emma Lamb, Caroline Mercer, Marcelle Milo-Gray, Tina Tian, Keng Wai Lee, and Joe Webster.

Aimie Freeston, owner of The Brownston Gallery in Modbury, said: “I believe we all have a part to play in protecting the natural environment – especially now, with climate change having such a visible impact.

“I’m proud to run a gallery in Modbury, the first town in the UK to ban plastic bags, and to use this special exhibition to help raise awareness and funds for Till the Coast is Clear and Surfers Against Sewage.”

To learn more about the Sacred Earth exhibition visit www.brownstonart.com

For more about the organisations involved visit www.tillthecoastisclear.co.uk and www.sas.org.uk.