Life on the Wing – exhibition by Jane Rusden
Posted on 14 May, 2026 by Lori
Local artist, Jane Rusden, is no stranger to Connecting Country. As well as being a fabulous artist, Jane is President of Birdlife Castlemaine District, hosts numerous bird walks and nature journaling adventures and collaborates with Damian Kelly to showcase birds of the Central Victorian Region through our Bird of the Month partnership. Later in May, Jane is holding an exhibition of her artwork, focusing on birds and a few insects. Jane’s ‘Life on the Wing’ is an exhibition celebrating the resilience of wildlife in the face of adversity.
Image: Jane Rusden, “Female Gang Gang Cockatoo Foraging Geebung”, 2025,
Watercolour, graphite and charcoal on paper, 3.5 x 1.5 meters (detail)
Life on the Wing: 21 May – 8 June 2026
Opening: 5-7 pm Friday 22 May
Artpuff Studio, The Mill, 9 Walker Street, Castlemaine
Opening hours: Thurs – Sun 11 – 5 (+ public holidays 11-3)
Come along, bring a friend and soak up Jane’s incredible work!
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