Creative Cuts - Let’s talk about FERALS

Hinterland artist Jim Cox is well known for his colourful artwork and his quirky sense of humour. His work is very personal, colourful and engaging. As well as spreading his tag,

‘Pigs can Fly’, all over the Sunshine Coast, he is a passionate environmentalist and has, over many years, done pro bono illustrations for Nature magazines and books.

His artwork inspired a collaboration with Maleny author and environmentalist, Elaine Green, who added some great words and a book was born; SOS-Save our Species, published 2022. This was hugely successful, and in 2023 another exhibition and publication of POP- Protect our Pollinators.

This year Jim has looked at FERALS: introduced animals thought to be a good idea at the time. Without control they have caused serious environmental degradation and economic disaster. Jim has finished the artwork, Elaine added the words and it’s off to the printer.

The exhibition and book launch, FOF ... Friend or Foe, will be held at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Gallery, from Saturday October 26 to Sunday November 10, from 10am to 2pm, with displays and talks to be held during the exhibition period.