An ode to the wonderful and varying landscapes that make up Wyndham is currently on display at the Saltwater Community Centre.
Created by professional illustrator Rita Parkinson with a catalogue covering children’s books, botanical art and natural history, work on The Pathways Exhibition began during the Covid era.
“The concept of these illustrated maps was born in the Covid era, when my friend Leonie and I went for a walk most mornings,” Parkinson said.
“As time went by, we broadened our locals, but they always had to be reasonably near–eventually we realised that we lived in a remarkable place.
“I can’t think of another area that could compete with the variety of locations illustrated here.”
Totalling 16 illustrations, Skeleton Creek, Werribee River, The State Rose Garden and the K Road Cliffs are among the mapped sites.
The originals were painted in water colour, but enhanced digitally for the display.
“The maps started life as an article in a local newsletter, encouraging people to get out and about in that strange Covid time,” Parkinson said.
“I have been an illustrator all my life, starting as an art student in London.
“Most of my career has been in publishing, from children’s books, front covers, magazines, and more recently natural history.
“So, the idea of illustrating maps was new to me, but I found it interesting
“More recently they came to the attention of Ippy Collins, our curator who was enthusiastic about this exhibition.
The exhibition will be on display until 25 March.
