Darren Allbutt’s Sea & Wood exhibition at Cottage by the Sea late last year was so well received that the fifth-generation Queenscliff resident is submitting a Sea & Wood item to the upcoming Woodlands of the Bellarine exhibition as a donation to the children’s charity.
All proceeds from the sale of the eight-seater Jack Mac’s Jetty table, worth $3500, will be donated to Cottage by the Sea’s life-changing programs for young people.
Each item submitted to the Woodlands of the Bellarine exhibition must have a connection to the Bellarine.
“Since raising almost $20,000 at the Sea & Wood exhibition for Cottage by the Sea last November, I have been focusing on my art and more recently timber sculptures,” Darren said.
“I draw inspiration for my art from the beautiful landscapes in Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff. Jack Mac’s Jetty was made from recycled timber from the old Swan Bay Jetty.”
The local craftsman is also submitting ‘Alison’ to the exhibition – an Australian giant cuttlefish sculpture carved from a Moonah log on a private property in Barwon Heads.
Darren will be exhibiting Alison as well as selling the table at the Woodlands of the Bellarine group exhibition.
“Darren’s enduring support of our children’s charity is a testament to the power of community, which is one of our values at Cottage,” Cottage by the Sea chief executive Adam Wake said.
“We have strong ties to the local community and are thrilled that Darren has created this exceptional table inspired by our region as a generous donation to Cottage.”
Woodlands of the Bellarine exhibition is taking place from July 16 to August 11 at Artisans Gallery, 1471–1479 Portarlington Road, Curlewis.
