Artist and Attorney Jillian Hishaw Highlights Environmental Urgency at Charlotte’s Café Audire

Contemporary visual artist and agricultural attorney Jillian Hishaw is currently presenting a powerful collection of six original paintings at Café Audire in Charlotte’s NoDa district. Running through December 9, 2026, the exhibition serves as a visual bridge between legal advocacy and fine art, utilizing vibrant portraits and bold environmental symbolism to address critical issues such as land loss and ecological decay. Featured works like Eating Crow and Queenie invite viewers to confront humanity’s evolving relationship with the natural world.

Drawing on two decades of professional experience in agricultural law, Hishaw’s work emphasizes the urgent need for biodiversity preservation and the protection of family farms. The portraits, characterized by their expressive features and intense color palettes, honor the profound connection between women and the land. Hishaw describes the exhibition as an intentional effort to provoke dialogue, stating that the environmental challenges facing our planet demand immediate, focused attention from the public.

Beyond the canvas, this exhibition serves a philanthropic purpose. A portion of all print sales will benefit Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.), a nonprofit organization founded by Hishaw to provide emergency assistance to family farmers and support rural hunger relief. By blending creative expression with social impact, Hishaw continues her long-standing mission to secure the future of agricultural landscapes and the communities that depend upon them for their survival.