GEMBROOK artist Peter Biram wants to make a living from his life's work, but leaving a cultural impression on society is equally important.
In his latest exhibition Bababiik, an Aboriginal word for earth, Biram looks to highlight the environment and the land in which we live.
Joining him for the two-week exhibition are Cranbourne indigenous artist Ash Peters, Wheelers Hill's Peter Rowe and Aspendale's Chris Meyers.
"This is a cultural venture - not a commercial one, even though all the pieces on display are available for sale," says Biram. "We are trying to express our opinions and interpretations of the land through various mediums."
Biram says the exhibition will include more than 50 pieces ranging from acrylic and oil paintings on canvas to ceramics and works of art on paper.
"Basically we've got a European approach to expressing the land through art and an indigenous expression - be it in a traditional, yet contemporary way. Some of the work is more abstract, and other pieces - like mine - is more a direct pictorial link to the landscape."
To accompany the artwork there will be a special appearance by renowned musical duo Kinja, who perform a mixture of Celtic and indigenous music.
A passionate environmental artist, Biram heads a group collectively known as environmental expressionists.
"We are really just a group of artists - a collective social and political voice - who are concerned primarily about the environment."
The exhibition is on until July 16 at Brunswick Street Gallery, 322 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. Details: www.brunswickstreetgallery.com.au