Art and Nature
….fragility and antiquity ….
I respond to wild landscapes, the rhythmic ebb and flow of the tidelines, the transitioning of the seasons and the natural processes of growth and decay.
My interest is in the fragility and antiquity of Australia’s unique landforms and the complexity of the ecosystems it supports.
….process and inspiration ….
My materials are of the earth – non-toxic pigments, graphite, pencil, sumi and botanical inks, mulberry paper, wool, linen, silks, cotton and natural materials. My practice relies on using natural materials and sustainable approaches without compromising our natural environment,
My art is process based – manipulating surfaces with multiple processes – layered, perforated, stitched, burned, smoked, rubbed, cut, stained, sanded, rusted, bound, knotted, salted, torn, folded, fragmented, weathered – all offer me alternative ways to express the complexity of the landscape.
My practice incorporates the principles of shibumi, the beauty of simplicity and an appreciation of the stillness and solitude of wild landscapes, to create artworks which reflect the quiet beauty of nature.
….marks and meaning….
Drawing, calligraphy, mark making and sketching in nature are at the core of my art practice. My process begins with nature journaling and sensory perceptions – being present, observing, listening, smelling, and tactile responses. I sketch, write, and make nature field notes about my observations which form the basis of creating expressive artworks back in the studio.
I work to understand and interpret the geological and complex ecological jigsaw puzzle and create a unique narrative about a special environment.
Ecographica 