Dr Jo Nurse, New Forest Artist and Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science

Damian Kelly Basher, New Forest Writer-Performer and Hampshire Poet Laureate.

This exhibition is inspired by the successful 1871 campaign, led by New Forest artists, to legally protect the New Forest as a local, national and international treasure*.

Today, we face a Climate Emergency that affects all of us, wherever we live. We want to continue this great tradition of using Art to encourage people to work together and preserve The Forest for future generations.

We’ll use painting, poetry & film to explore the idea of choosing our path to create the world that we want. We’ll also invite visitors to share their own ideas on an interactive ‘Rainbow Path’ installation.

As locals, we are immersed in the daily life of the Forest. As artists, we’re inspired by its natural beauty and diversity and want to involve people in creative activities to promote positive change.

Damian and Jo have worked in the NHS. They have also worked on national and international public health programmes to tackle the challenges of our changing climate.

*“Art and Protest” by Charlotte Yeldham.