Torquay Wine Store to host second art and wine intertwine

THE Artist Series will return to the Torquay Wine Store next month to showcase the works of local First Nations and multi award-winning creative sand artist Lowell Hunter.

The August 31 show will see Lowell present drone photographs and videos of his sand art, which he completes using his feet and sometimes a boomerang.

Lowell carves stories into the sand along the Surf Coast and Bellarine using the same movements he was taught through traditional dance movements his people have practiced for many generations.

Lowell was a 2022 National NAIDOC Award winner and has had his works featured with New York Fashion Week, NAIDOC Week, the AFL and the Treaty for Victoria.

The Nyul Nyul Saltwater Man said he couldn’t wait to share with the community his latest and most celebrated projects.

“It’s great to be involved in local community events like this one.

“I’ve been working with Mick and Sarah at the Torquay Wine Store for the last year or so, which has involved them showcasing some of my works.

“It’s always had a really good response.

“Being a local artist within the region, people are becoming more aware of my art and on a deeper level connecting with it.

“This will be another great opportunity to invite locals in to hear from me directly whilst indulging in what the Torquay Wine Store has to offer.”

Torquay Wine Store owner Mick Dowling said it was incredibly exciting to secure the First Nations artists for next month’s event.

“Lowell was the first person to come in store when we opened and when we looked at what it he did, we thought it was amazing.

“We’ve featured some of his works in the shop over the last year and a half, and people have come in and made so many positive comments about his work.

“There is a fair bit of excitement and tickets have been selling well so far.”

Mr Dowling hoped the art showcase would be a great way of continuing to foster an even greater sense of community on the Surf Coast.

“The main plus of us doing this is to support the artists and giving them a place to display their works.

“Anywhere which has a level of sophistication like our place does with nice wines and cocktails naturally is a great fit with art.

“For us to do it with local artists is fantastic.”

Lowell will be on hand at the event to answer any questions locals have about his works and his constant inspiration to explore his culture.

Tickets are $20 and include a drink on arrival plus light finger food.

The event will begin at 6:30pm.

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