Caroline Reid, NatureArt Lab, 2026. Image courtesy of the artist.
NatureArt Lab
Gallery 1
Opening Thursday 24 September, 2026, 6-8pm
Friday 25 September - Sunday 18 October
See What I See! brings together artists, tutors and students from the NatureArt Lab community in a collective exploration of biodiversity, observation and connection to the natural world.
Working across drawing, painting, photography, mixed media and nature journalling, the exhibiting artists respond to the remarkable diversity of life that surrounds us. Through close observation and creative practice, the works reveal the intricate forms, patterns and relationships found within plants, animals, fungi and ecosystems, inviting audiences to look more carefully and consider their own relationship with the living world.
The exhibition spans local and international landscapes, featuring subjects encountered in everyday environments alongside observations drawn from NatureArt Lab tours and artist retreats to places including the Galápagos Islands, the Ecuadorian Amazon and Costa Rica. Together, these works reflect a shared commitment to curiosity, observation and environmental awareness.
At its core, See What I See! considers the act of looking. By slowing down and engaging deeply with the natural world, the artists cultivate a greater understanding of the complex ecological networks that sustain life. The exhibition proposes that observation can be a form of connection, and that creative practice can foster a sense of care and responsibility toward the environments we inhabit.
A collaborative component, Biodiversity Wall: 100 Species of Australia, extends this invitation to participate. Bringing together small artworks depicting native species from across the continent, the evolving installation celebrates Australia's extraordinary biological richness while acknowledging the importance of its protection.
Through diverse artistic perspectives, See What I See! highlights the capacity of art to deepen our engagement with nature, offering space for reflection, discovery and renewed appreciation of the biodiversity that shapes our world.
Learn More About NatureArt Lab:
NatureArt Lab, located in M16 Artspace Griffith, Brisbane, and including a range of online workshops. NatureArt Lab was founded on the belief that art and science together can inspire care, curiosity, and action for the environment. Through creative learning, field experiences, and community engagement, NatureArt Lab aims to empower people to understand, appreciate, and protect biodiversity.
NatureArt Lab is an award-winning natural history art school and environmental education centre. Offering unique courses, workshops and events in natural history illustration and art inspired by nature. Programs integrate science and conservation values, and are suitable for people with all levels of experience. courses range from foundation skills such as painting with watercolour, gouache and other mediums through to mastering botanical and wildlife art, printmaking, textiles, digital art, nature photography and special interest areas such as insect and bird illustration.