POSTCARDS TO AND FROM THE FUTURE

If you could send a message across time, what would it say? A warm greeting? A warning? A quiet hope for something yet to come? These questions lie at the heart of POSTCARDS TO AND FROM THE FUTURE, an evocative exhibition at BELLHAUS Atelier & Galerie by artists Jacquie Tarr and Trevor Nott. Through an arresting mix of drawings, abstract paintings, and sculptures, the artists become both time travelers and messengers, inviting us to consider what we will leave behind—and what will endure.

Their works serve as glimpses into memory, transformation, and the passage of time, reminding us that what is cherished today may one day be a faded image on a well-traveled postcard. But this exhibition is not just about looking back or imagining the future; it is also about action. And here’s where you come in. By purchasing a postcard-sized original artwork by Jacquie Tarr, you send a message not just to the future, but to the present—one of hope, action, and preservation. Proceeds from these postcards will support Save the Rhino Trust, helping to ensure that Namibia’s rhinos remain a part of our living world, not just a picture in a history book. 

Stamps of Time

For Jacquie Tarr, each piece is a message. Her paintings explore themes of loss—both personal and planetary—as she navigates the grief of losing her son alongside the ecological unraveling of the natural world. Her mixed-media works, rich with charcoal, conte, acrylics, ink, and water-resistant crayons, layer memory and emotion like postcards rediscovered from another time. Some resemble postcards directly; others nod subtly to the theme through evocative titles. All pose the same question: what will be left to remember?

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Trevor Nott’s sculptures, by contrast, are messages sculpted from the land itself. Crafted from fallen wood and carefully selected stones—never taken from living trees—his works are inspired by traditional African art and organic forms. Each piece feels like a relic from another time, simultaneously grounded and ephemeral, inviting contemplation of nature’s ability to shift, adapt, and, if nurtured, endure.

Return to Sender?

Time moves in only one direction, yet the choices we make today send ripples far into the future. POSTCARDS TO AND FROM THE FUTURE is a reminder that we are not merely observers of history, but its authors.

And the best part? You don’t need a time machine to make a difference. By purchasing a postcard-sized original artwork by Jacquie Tarr, you’ll send a tangible message of hope and action—directly contributing to the protection of Namibia’s rhinos through Save The Rhino Trust.

So, what will your postcard say?