Showcasing their love affair with Robe

Three artists with strong connections to the seaside town set to unveil new exhibition

It’s a love affair that has stood the test of time and February 26, three artists with a close connection to Robe are set to unveil a new exhibition at Karatta Wine Room & Gallery. Robe has a special place in the hearts of Terry Johnson, Lizzie Alsop and Sophia Legoe and they have joined forces to create this new exhibition – In Love With Robe – which will run until April 30.

For Terry, Robe is home and has been for decades. For Lizzie, Robe has been a constant at the family cottage during summer holidays, despite the fact she calls Victoria home, and fellow Victorian Sophia has strong childhood memories, as well as family that still call the seaside town home. “We are three artists that love Robe and have spent many hours on its beautiful beaches, walking the stunning coastal and bushland trails and of course taking time to enjoy th, buzzing cafes historic village and the vibrant energy of summer friends and have teamed up to create an amazing collection of works celebrating Robe,” Terry said. He has been a mainstay of the Robe art scene since relocating to the town and establishing his own gallery almost four decades ago and while he has since sold his gallery space to Karatta Wines, he has stayed on as curator of the space.

Terry is thrilled to be exhibiting alongside Lizzie, whose work has recently been featured on The Block shop and was part of a winning room on the most recent season, while Sophia will be presenting a collection of ceramics all about the sea, its textures and beautiful range of coastal colours.

Woodsoak Wines owner Sonia Legoe will open the exhibition on February 26 at 2pm – the perfect choice given her close association with all of the exhibiting artists. “She is certainly a community leader in Robe and the Limestone Coast,” Terry said. “Aside from being Sophia’s sister-in-law and best friend with Lizzie’s sister, she is also my good friend and neighbour. Sonia is one of those people that can speak effortlessly and having her open our exhibition is special to all three of us.”

LOVE AFFAIR WITH ROBE: (Below from left) Terry Johnson work; the artists – Sophia Legoe; Terry Johnson & Lizzie Alsop; (top) Lizzie’s artwork in the winning Block room & (below) Sophis at work in her ceramics studio