Welcome,
I’m an environmental artist with a commitment to an ecologically responsible arts practice, working in harmony with nature. I follow the principles of shibumi to create meditative artworks which reflect the quiet beauty of Australia’s fragile ancient fragile landscapes.
In today’s fast paced e-world, my mission is to create evocative artworks that bring a sense of tranquility and a special ambience to private sanctuaries and commercial spaces to help people stay connected to their values and in touch with the natural world.
What am I exploring?
The stories etched into the land itself.
After years of working for CSIRO’s environmental science division, I’m now here in Western Australia, surrounded by some of the most biodiverse country on Earth. This is where granite meets the ocean and where nature tells stories that are millions of years old.
My inspiration comes from the intersection of geology and ecology (geoecology or biogeology) and interprets how ancient Gondwana geological foundations support living ecosystems and biological communities.
marks and meaning
I seek out wild solitary spots – listening, observing, feeling the wind, watching the sunlight move across the land. Drawing, calligraphy, mark making and sketching in nature are at the core of my art practice. Working outdoors, I make field notes, sketches and maps in my nature journal to inform my artwork.
I trained as a botanical artist with the Queensland Herbarium illustrator and studied contemporary calligraphy with some of the world’s renowned master calligraphers. I use these skills to interpret the complex ecological jigsaw puzzle and environmental narratives of Australia’s ancient fragile land.
process and inspiration
I work with materials that come from the earth itself— handmade papers, non-toxic pigments, graphite, pencil, sumi and botanical inks, mulberry paper, natural plant fibres, wool, linen, silks, cotton. My process is multi-layered and contemplative. My practice relies on using natural high quality materials and sustainable approaches without compromising our natural environment.
What drives me is this : I want to share that sense of wonder which comes from standing quietly in the natural environment. Because when we really connect with nature, we find meaning and calm and belonging …… and that’s what my work is all about.
Wishing you well
Christine
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