The Squirrel Glider Show

Exhibition opening and online auction
Saturday May 28th, 5:30pm

This show was made possible by the generous contributions of Newcastle, Hunter and Lake Macquarie-based artists in support of the environment centre’s annual Gala Dinner fundraiser and Squirrel Glider Habitat Relief project.

A note on the auction

Funds raised from winning bids which exceed the stated value of each artwork, will be put towards the purchase of Squirrel glider food-tree saplings, to be planted at strategic sites across the Newcastle LGA in 2022 by community members participating in our Squirrel Glider Habitat Relief project.
The estimated, average cost per glider food-tree is $5
Gala diners and members of the public are invited to place bids from 5:30pm, Saturday May 28th. Bids will close on the night at 9:15pm, and reopen to the public on Sunday.

Thank you for your support in the silent squirrel auction!

1. 'I Love Acacia Flowers' - Michelle Robinson

Watercolour on paper
A3

This work celebrates the joy of a baby Squirrel Glider while playing with Acacia Longifolia flowers. It highlights the beauty of our flora and fauna.
Valued at: $250
Latest bid: $150
SOLD
2. 'The Habitat' - Kim Lennard

Original digital artwork mounted on canvas
600 x 400mm

Starting price: $160
Latest bid: $340
SOLD
3. 'Coastal Sightings' - Mel Jhey

Acrylic on canvas
406 x 406mm
I asked myself if people saw my almost cartoon character-like squirrel glider - would it prompt them to question what exactly it is they are viewing and what it means? Perhaps an image like this might spark knowledge seeking and conversations about the squirrel glider.

Valued at: $100
Latest bid: $300
SOLD
4. 'Glider in pink Gum' - Sandy Leyland

Pastel on paper, framed
A2
This Glider was drawn from a Leyland Brothers photo where he was climbing on my dad Mike Leyland's camera. I have changed his home to a bright pink gum of the Australian bush to better reflect their habitat. The drawing is done soft pastels and conte pencils on paper.
Valued at: $
Latest bid: $290
SOLD
5. 'Glider' - Kiah Pippen

Digital painting
A3

Valued at: $
Latest bid: $60
SOLD
6. 'One for the Squirrel Gliders' - Alwyn Hunter

Work on paper, framed
A4

Squirrel gliders need forests!

Valued at: $45
Latest bid: $45
SOLD
7. 'Home' - Gillian Adamson

Oil on canvas, framed
15 x 15cm
A fleeting moment of the squirrel glider during the night.

Valued at: $400
Latest bid: $125
SOLD
8. 'Squirrel Glider' - Damien Linnane

Drawing on paper, framed
A4
Valued at: $200
Latest bid: $250
SOLD
9. 'Startled by the light' - Gary Blaschke

Acrylic on canvas
600 x 600mm
Starting price: $140
Latest bid: $400
10. 'Squirrel Glider' - Helene Leane

Oil on board, framed
270 x 270mm
Valued at: $200
Latest bid: $500
SOLD
11. 'Squirrel Glider' - Lynda McPherson

Limited edition giclee print (Edition 1/25), framed
540 x 420mm

Valued at: $350
Latest bid: $130
SOLD
12. 'Squirrel Glider for HCEC' - Elle Lawless

Linocut on paper, framed
350 x 420mm

Valued at: $100
Latest bid: $250
SOLD
13. 'Moonlight Gliders' - Marie Magriplis

Oil on canvas
580 x 580mm

Two gliders in the moonlight

Valued at: $150
Latest bid: $150
SOLD
14. 'Don’t forget me tomorrow' - Trish Menegazzo

Charcoal on paper, framed
330mm x 430mm

My art is an expression of my appreciation of the natural world. I try to capture each animals uniqueness as well as the character of the species they represent.

Valued at: $420
Latest bid: $160
SOLD
15. 'Home sweet home' - Gary Blaschke

Acrylic on canvas
500 x 500mm
Starting price: $120
Latest bid: $200
SOLD
16. 'Woodland Domain' - Trish Menegazzo

Acrylic paint, graphite, coloured pencils, pen on board, framed
430 x 430mm
Valued at: $350
Latest bid: $400
SOLD
17. 'Squirrel Glider under the waxing moon' - Alwyn Hunter

Drawing on paper, framed
A4

Glider captured in a moment of nocturnal flight from its den tree.
Valued at: $45
Latest bid: $75
SOLD
18. 'Woman tree with Squirrel Gliders' - Alwyn Hunter

Ink and pencil on paper, framed
A4

How many Squirrel Gliders are there, and can you spot Mother Earth in her tree form?

Valued at: $45
Latest bid: $100
SOLD
19. 'There goes the glider' - Rho Ray

Ink on paper, framed
A3
Valued at: $50
Latest bid: $10
20. 'Born to be wild' - Trish Menegazzo

Acrylic paint, graphite, coloured pencils, pen on board, framed (square)
430 x 430mm
Valued at: $350
Latest bid: $175
SOLD
21. 'Golden Hour' - Shalie Pryer

Photography, framed
A3
This is a photograph of “Golden Wattle” (Acacia pycnantha) taken at “Golden hour” in Arcadia Park in Newcastle. They begin to bloom mid year, and are Australia’s National floral emblem. Squirrel Gliders are known to eat the green seeds of the wattle.
Valued at: $30
Latest bid: $195
SOLD
22. 'Banksia' - Lana Hayward

Illustration
297 x 420mm
The artist was fascinated with the colours in this banksia they are usually yellow or red. The artist has never seen one with purple pinks and orange before, the artist was interested in looking at the squirrel gliders food source.
Valued at: $250
Latest bid: $450
SOLD