Could this be our youngest supporter?
Young TLC supporter Laura Ashby and TLC CEO Jane Hutchinson at Laura's exhibition in Sheffield.
Quite possibly our youngest supporter, young photographer Laura Ashby, won our hearts over with her generosity and impressed us with her raw talent. The eight year old, who has a gift for nature photography, held her first exhibition at Gallery Tasmania in Sheffield last month with all proceeds donated to the TLC.
Our CEO Jane Hutchinson was there on the day to thank Laura for her thoughtfulness and support, as well as to nab a gorgeous framed shot of a spotted quoll.
Jane Hutchinson with the framed photograph of a spotted quoll from Laura Ashby's collection.
“It’s amazing that someone so young not only has such a beautiful gift and eye for photography, but has a generous heart to go with it. I just assumed eight year olds were more concerned with One Direction than protecting land for conservation, but I’ve never been happier to be proven wrong,” she said.
“The proceeds from Laura’s exhibition will go towards helping us acquire and care for an iconic property in Tasmania’s southwest called Gordonvale, which is much-loved by the state’s bushwalking community because of its history and stunning natural values.
“Laura’s name, along with other supporters who donated $300 or more to the Gordonvale campaign, will be commemorated on a plaque at the site next to interpretation signage we hope to build once we secure the property.”
Laura will also be attending the TLC’s next nature event at the Blue Tier on Saturday 27 April 2013 on a walk that’s perfect for budding nature photographers. To register and find out more about the event, visit bluetier2013.eventbrite.com
To see a selection of Laura's work visit www.redbubble.com/people/pepperpotpics