SOLACE depicts landscapes missed during COVID lockdowns

Entitled SOLACE, the exhibition contains over 10 canvas paintings depicting various locations around Tasmania such as Bay of Fires, Lake St Clair, the Tamar, Pieman Heads and the Huon Valley among others.

"It's a revisiting of places specifically in Tasmania that have got meaning for me, places that I am able to reflect and find a bit of peace," he said.

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"It's a reflection of the last few years we have had where we weren't able to get out as much and visit those places.

"A lot of friends that I know, especially in places like Melbourne, were in a lot of stress because of lockdown and COVID restrictions. It made people realise their appreciation for natural places and the great bits of nature in Tasmania that we take for granted."

Mr Weitnaur said that this exhibition presents images of places in our natural environment that give him moments of presence and tranquillity.

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"Being unable to visit places for so long it made people realise their appreciation for natural spaces and the great bits of nature in Tasmania that we take for granted," he said.

"That is the theme of this collection; revisited spaces that bring me peace."

SOLACE is on display at Gallery Pejean on George Street until July 2.

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