Shetlanders - an exhibition by Jo Hoyne at The Gallery, Mt Macedon

Next date: Tuesday, 02 September 2025 | 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Are you a fan of the TV series Shetland? You will know the rugged beauty of the treeless landscape and the dramatic coastline with its steep cliffs and crashing waves. And apparently lots of murders! In reality, while the landscape is just like it is portrayed, it is a safe place, with generous and resilient people.

Local artist Jo Hoyne was privileged to be able to spend a few weeks in the islands, located halfway between Scotland and Norway, in May and June this year, and her exhibition "Shetlanders” at The Gallery Mount Macedon is a series of delicately detailed pencil drawings of people she observed while she was there. The drawings depict people going about their lives including working on boats, battling the fierce winds to do their shopping, birdwatching, even knitting in the traditional way.

The exhibition runs from Tuesday 2 September to Sunday 5 October, with an official Shetland ‘tea and cake’ (and wine) opening on Sunday 7 September at 2 pm. Jo will be happy to talk about the experience of staying in the Shetland Islands and will also have photos that will put her wonderful drawings in context.

The Gallery is at 684 Mt. Macedon Road, Mt. Macedon next to the Trading Post.  It is open Friday to Tuesday from 10am to 4pm.

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The Gallery, Mt Macedon, 684 Mt Macedon Rd Mt Macedon, Mount Macedon, 3441, View Map

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