Second Sight | Albany's Historic Whaling Station

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EXHIBITION OF PLEIN AIR PAINTINGS BY ELLEN HICKMAN

Second-Sight, an exhibition of Plein Air paintings by renowned local botanical artist Ellen Hickman will be on display in our gallery from 13th to 30th October.

Ellen’s new collection of work was borne about from a double retina detachment and subsequent cataracts leaving her with a blurred view of the world.

This exhibition showcases the resulting impressionist landscape paintings and the story behind the, open 9am to 5pm daily.

Bookings Are Not Required. Just Come Along!

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