Artist Residency with Joshua Yeldham

From his Lord Howe trip, Josh has begun work on teaching modules that educate kids (and adults!) about the processes he uses to create his artworks, to the backdrop of some of the fascinating conservation stories and insights to the endemic species which thrive in Lord Howe’s pristine natural environment.

Take a moment to watch a short film here as Josh speaks about the ideas behind the exhibition.

Josh created several artworks from his time on Lord Howe Island and together they make the foundation for his next exhibition, ‘Providence’ which will show at Sydney’s Arthouse Gallery from November 6. Josh along with his sister Ali Yeldham, who owns Arthouse Gallery, have pledged the sale proceeds from the principal artwork created during the residency – valued at $50,000 – to fund an educational project which aligns with his deep passion for nature. Joshua, together with Baillie Lodges, has selected Cool Australia as the beneficiary, a not-for-profit organisation which develops high quality online, curriculum-aligned resources for teachers on topics relating to social, environmental and economic sustainability.

Many artists feel a special connection with a particular bird or animal, and for Joshua the owl is akin to a personal totem and features in many of his works. Joshua has produced a limited-edition print featuring ‘The Owl of Lord Howe’, inspired by the endemic and now-extinct Lord Howe Island Boobook. Framed in dark wood, the print is available to purchase for $8,800. Please contact Arthouse Gallery for further information.

Joshua’s exhibition ‘Providence’ opens on November 21, 2020 at Sydney’s Arthouse Gallery. View the exhibition on the Arthouse website.