The Gardens Shop at Mount Tomah Botanic Garden will be celebrating the magic of winter this year by showcasing an exquisite range of new works by some of the Blue Mountain’s best ethereal artists. On display in the Gardens Shop and the Visitor Centre from Sat 28 June through to Thursday 31 July, the indoor arena is set to be transformed as the faeries move in.

One artist whose work will be showcased is Erin Fry. Erin’s works will include her gorgeous faerie sculptures as well as canvasses, framed artworks and sculptured butterflies.

Drawing inspiration from nature, Erin’s collection reflects the artist’s close relationship with her surrounds. Beginning with a pencil design, faeries have evolved into three dimensional beings, seemingly with a life of their own

“Whether it be an aged oak trunk or the fluttering of a dragonfly wing, the beauty I see arouses creativity,” says Erin. “I can’t help but try to capture what I encounter in my work. Every faerie is a one-off and inevitably reveals not only my environment but emotions ,” Erin says.

Works by Jordana Archer-May are also set to be on display. Jordana’s work fills a niche for those who love the delicate beauty of faeries and fantasy, but the traditional aesthetic.

Jordana works in a variety of mediums including pencil, pen and acrylic ink and oils on canvas. “My work is a juxtaposition of the tangible and the transient. “ Jordana explains. “The possibilties are beautiful and inspirational.”

Jordana, formerly of the Blue Mountains is currently extending her artistic skills by studying silver-smithing in Mexico. Jordana’s new works will include a selection of her highly sought after pendants – a tiny piece of art encased in glass. Each illustration in the pendant is combined with various found objects, including leaves, wings and small fragments of silk and is set in a high quality metal alloy or silver.

The Gardens Shop will have selected works for sale during the winter including work from both of these well known Blue Mountains artists.

The magic depicted in this artist’s showcase extends outdoors into the Garden as nature reveals the beauty of the Garden in winter. Wander freely through the quietly whispering bared branches of the deciduous trees on a crisp winter’s day. Discover the flowering plants which especially enjoy the colder weather to display their beauty, including gordonias, camellias, proteas and leucodendrons. The gentle light and cool temperatures seem to provoke feelings of intimacy with the subdued natural surroundings.

For more information on Mount Tomah Botanic Garden, phone (02) 4567 2154 or visit www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au