Bush Reflections
11 May - 2 June 2024
Cook Street Collective
“The tranquil feeling of being immersed in nature and exploring secluded places are recurring themes in my work. From the plants and trees to the rivers and valleys, I feel an intangible pull to create about them and to deepen my connection to the landscape through paint. Bush Reflections is an homage to these places and a quiet reflection on the Australian landscape before I move overseas.
With a combined studio and En plein air practice, experiencing places in person and making works on location is essential to my process. Each artwork begins as I enter a landscape, unraveling in my sketchbook as graphite marks or sweeps of watercolour. For this new body of work, I have continued my love for watercolour painting and shared an emerging interest in oils. With both mediums, I can explore many possibilities, diving deeper into the landscape through soft washes and thick curls of paint. “
