Ancient Roots in the New World: Olives as Food for the Body and Soul
Dudley House, Bendigo | September 18-29, 2025
Supported by the City of Greater Bendigo Arts on View Grant
Exhibiting Artists
Showcasing a variety of works from both established and emerging artists
from the City of Greater Bendigo, and the UN-designated local Region of Gastronomy
Lauren Starr
Lauren Starr is a photo media artist, working in photography and mixed media. Her practice explores untold stories of women, often drawing from historical as well as mythological references.
Andre Sardone
Andre creates unique sculptures from a variety of materials, including steel, copper, brass, stainless steel and local hardwoods. His innate creativity and curiosity fuel an ongoing exploration of different methods and techniques.
Yvonne George
Yvonne's work methods and materials have developed and expanded from ceramics to using metals such as steel, copper, bronze and aluminium, along with cements and resin. She develops contemporary, site-specific works and commissions.
Ben Wrigley
Photographer and Sculptor
Sharon Greenaway
Sharon's artistic practice revolves around creating beautiful art. The fragility of humanity and the natural world of the Loddon Mallee region is her inspiration. She creates macro and landscape photographs from the local bush.
Ceilidh Meo
Ceilidh Meo is an abstract textile and mixed media artist inspired by creative experimentation in colour and ideas. Ancient Roots is the second exhibition that she has curated.
Bringing together the rich history, mythology and symbolism of the olive tree with the versatility of the fruits as ingredients.
From ancient times, the olive has been venerated for the food it gives, the oil it produces and the beauty it provides in the landscape. This exhibition showcases the beauty, symbolism and myths associated with the olive tree through exploring the olive trees, wood, fruit and oil as the subject or material for the works. Artists have been invited to produce new work which draws on their own appreciation of the olive tree, and its long association with human culture.
This is an interactive exhibition supported by the City of Greater Bendigo Arts on View Grant
You are invited to join us for a diverse calendar of supporting workshops and events presented by The Long Road Olive Co-op Ltd, a not-for-profit co-op supporting small scale olive growers to become more productive and profitable.
Exhibition Opening
We welcome you to Dudley House for the official opening of the free exhibition and silent auction on
Friday, September 19th from 6pm
Delight your Tastebuds
In collaboration with MacKenzie Quarters we invite you to an olive inspired gastronomy experience, with tickets priced at $150pp
Saturday, September 20th from 7pm
Gifts of the Goddess
As well as being Goddess of the Grove, Athena was patron goddess of artisans. Get creative at one of our exhibition adjacent workshops
Tickets start from $20pp
Full program available below
We'd love to see you there!
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to experience an exhibition like no other before presented at Dudley House. We can't wait to see you there!