Four generations of creativity on display at ‘Belong’ Art Exhibition
Published on 19 May 2026
A local family is bringing four generations of creativity together under one roof as part of Belong: 2026 Art Exhibition, offering a rare and heartfelt glimpse of how art connects people across generations.
The Webster family - spanning great-grandmother to young child, are each presenting their own artwork, creating a powerful shared story of creativity, inspiration and belonging.
Tim Webster, whose work will be shown alongside his children, mother and grandmother, said the experience is deeply meaningful.
“I am very proud to have this work on display alongside artwork from my family,” Tim said.
“Together, that is four generations represented in this exhibition.”
At just five years old, Jasper Webster is the youngest exhibiting artist. His abstract work is full of imagination and energy.
“I just did splotches and splotches and splotches, then I put a background and I was done,” Jasper said.
“It reminds me of lava and it makes me feel calm. My favourite bit is the red blast going through… it reminds me of Godzilla’s supercharged atomic breath.”
Nine-year-old Raven Webster’s artwork captures a different emotional landscape - one of freedom and belonging through her work.
“It makes me feel of rain,” Raven said.
“It makes me feel free to be happy. I belong in the rain.”
For Genevieve Webster, Tim’s mother, her piece is shaped by years of artistic exploration and inspiration drawn from nature and community.
“My inspiration comes from a love of mosaics and an appreciation of art moving in the breeze, inspired by our magnificent Paperbark,” Genevieve said.
“This work also reflects the encouragement of family, teachers and fellow students who have supported my creative journey.”
At the heart of the family’s artistic legacy is Beverly Neylon, Tim’s grandmother, whose decades-long practice in China painting dates back to the 1970s. Her detailed porcelain pieces, created through a process of painting glazed surfaces and firing them in a kiln, have earned numerous awards and remain treasured by her family.
This year, Beverly received the Award of Excellence – Use of Materials for her work Beauty of the Wind. Judges praised the exceptional skill and craftsmanship shown in the piece, recognising her delicate handling and creative use of materials. Tim accepted the award on her behalf, reflecting the family’s pride in continuing Beverly’s artistic legacy across generations.
Together, the Webster family’s contributions beautifully reflect the exhibition’s theme of Belong, showing how creativity, storytelling and shared experience can connect generations.
The City of Whittlesea’s Annual Art Exhibition continues to be a platform for artists of all ages and backgrounds to share their work, with this year marking the largest exhibition yet.
We invite everyone to come along, explore the exhibition and experience these powerful stories of creativity and connection firsthand.
Exhibition details
When: 2 May to 27 May 2026
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday: 10am – 4pm
- Thursday: 10am – 7pm
- Saturday: 11am – 2pm
Location: Plenty Ranges Art and Convention Centre (PRACC), 35 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang
For more information and for workshop details, visit the 2026 Art Exhibition - Belong page.