The Law Society of NSW’s “Just Art” exhibition opens tonight. The exhibit is a unique collection of artworks that reflect on the concept of justice and our justice system.

President of The Law Society of NSW, Doug Humphreys, says “Just Art” gives artistic members of the legal profession and artists who share a motivation for justice the opportunity to celebrate the rule of law through a creative medium.

These artworks fuse the world of law and expression to produce perhaps the most powerful collection of art in NSW exploring the concept of justice and the strengths and vulnerabilities of our justice system,” Mr Humphreys said.

Artworks include paintings, prints, digital illustrations, photography, video and portraits including those of the Honourable Justice Michael Kirby and the Honourable Justice James Macken.

A percentage of proceeds from “Just Art” will be donated to the President’s 2018 Charity, The Butterfly Foundation.

The People’s Choice Award will be presented on opening night tonight, Wednesday 27 June, 6:30pm.

When?

“Just Art” opens tonight, Wednesday 27 June 2018 @ 6:30pm and runs until 1 July 2018.

Opening hours: Thursday to Friday (8.30am – 6.00pm) and Saturday to Sunday (10.00am – 4.00pm)

Where?

The Law Society of NSW, Level 2, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney.

Can’t make it?

The catalogue can be viewed on The Law Society of NSW website.

Artists and musicians have the unique opportunity to participate in justice by creating artworks and compositions that highlight experiences or reflections upon the concept of justice and our justice system.

The President of The Law Society of NSW, Doug Humphreys, says The Law Society’s Just Art and Just Music competitions are open not only to solicitors and law students but also to anyone who shares a motivation for justice.

Just Art and Just Music give the legal profession and lovers of justice the chance to celebrate the rule of law through a creative medium,” he said.

It is an opportunity to reflect critically on the strengths and vulnerabilities of the justice system through art and music.”

Artwork can be in any form – painting, printing, sculpture or photography while music compositions can be from any genre – classical, folk, contemporary or rap.

Finalists will be showcased at two charity events in Sydney later this year: a music concert for Just Music and an art exhibition for Just Art where artworks will be available for purchase.

A percentage of proceeds from each event will be donated to the President’s 2018 Charity, The Butterfly Foundation.

Both music and art submissions can be made online.

Further Information

Entries close: 31 May 2018.

More details can be found on the Law Society of NSW website.