Central West Lachlan Landcare is pleased to announce that their September ‘Communities Caring for Country’ case study features local Aboriginal artist Glenn Sloane.  

Glenn was born and raised in the Parkes community and has been painting for more than 20 years.  

A self-taught artist, Glenn’s work is featured at the Bushman’s Hill Aboriginal Gardens where visitors to the site are able to regularly view his inspiring work.  

Recently Glenn has fulfilled requests to paint more unusual items including a hockey stick for a participant at the national titles in Northern Territory, and Geraldine the Landcare cow for the launch of the Reconciliation Action Plan.  

“Glenn’s work is outstanding, not only for the vibrant addition that it makes to Bushman’s Hill but more so for the meanings of his work that he is able to share with the audience,” Project Officer Christie Elemam said.

“His work on the cover for our Reconciliation Action Plan really encapsulated everything that the plan stood for and what we were hoping to achieve in the future.”

Glenn’s case study is the second in the Communities Caring for Country project being undertaken by Central West Lachlan Landcare which aims to draw attention to local Aboriginal communities groups, individuals and sites of significance which are contributing to improved environmental management throughout the Parkes and Forbes Shire Council areas.  

People interested in following the Communities Caring for Country case studies are encouraged to follow the group on Facebook at Central West Lachlan Landcare, visit the group’s website at www.parkeslandcare.org.au or contact Project Officer Christie Elemam via email at cwllpo@hotmail.com to be included in the group’s mailing list for e-newsletters.