'Persistence I and II'
2024
Monotypes with Pen
A weed is typically defined as any plant growing in a location where it is not wanted - invasive, spreading quickly and disrupting ecosystems by crowding out native species. Cultivating weeds to print them seems like a form of environmental vandalism. But I admire their ability to make the most of an opportunity where climate and conditions suit them.
2024
Monotypes with Pen
A weed is typically defined as any plant growing in a location where it is not wanted - invasive, spreading quickly and disrupting ecosystems by crowding out native species. Cultivating weeds to print them seems like a form of environmental vandalism. But I admire their ability to make the most of an opportunity where climate and conditions suit them.
Small Magpie Collages
2024
This series of works are collages of monoprints with lithographic prints from my magpie drawings. I'm interested in the challenge of repurposing unframed prints into new artworks through the process of cutting and recomposing.
The Australian Magpie is a recurring motif in my artworks - they one of a few local bird species that have adapted successfully to living amongst humans.
2024
This series of works are collages of monoprints with lithographic prints from my magpie drawings. I'm interested in the challenge of repurposing unframed prints into new artworks through the process of cutting and recomposing.
The Australian Magpie is a recurring motif in my artworks - they one of a few local bird species that have adapted successfully to living amongst humans.
'Reverence'
2024
Collagraph with Drypoint and Collage
The imagery in this work was inspired by a camping holiday on Moreton Island, where a New Holland Honeyeater was feeding on nectar from coastal banksia trees behind our campsite. I felt privileged that I was witness to the mutually beneficial relationship between bird and plant.
I've used several print techniques with collage to create a sense of wonder and bring to light the incredible connection between the bird and the banksia trees. The leaves were created from a variety of papers including my own handmade botanical paper, Japanese papers and drypoint prints.
SOLD Et Al Gallery 2024
2024
Collagraph with Drypoint and Collage
The imagery in this work was inspired by a camping holiday on Moreton Island, where a New Holland Honeyeater was feeding on nectar from coastal banksia trees behind our campsite. I felt privileged that I was witness to the mutually beneficial relationship between bird and plant.
I've used several print techniques with collage to create a sense of wonder and bring to light the incredible connection between the bird and the banksia trees. The leaves were created from a variety of papers including my own handmade botanical paper, Japanese papers and drypoint prints.
SOLD Et Al Gallery 2024