ARBOREA
Formations developed over millions of years incorporate the shape of trees; life forms of today are rendered vulnerable by human settlement.
From the magnificent forests of South Western Australia to the expansive and increasingly barren grazing fields of the Wheatbelt, I am struck by climate anxiety and grief over loss of habitat.
Weather turns into storm. Fire turns to devastation. How do we connect with the natural world we claim to know?
Imagine us humans as agents of change, or of extinction, as we threaten to halt this vibrant pulse of life that makes our planet a living marvel.
Arborea lungs | 2023 | Sheep lung corrosion cast, mixed Media | 220 x 250 x 80 mm
Forest dweller I | 2022 | Primate vascular corrosion cast, synthetic resin | 300 x 130 x 100 mm
Grazer | 2022 | Sheep's head vascular corrosion cast, synthetic resin | 270 x 130 x 100 mm
Deep time I | 2023 | Eocene shark teeth, silver and gold | Various sizes; average 50 x 35 x 10 mm
Precious remains neckpiece | 2023 | Gold plated necklace with ammonite, echinoid and cast with baby wallaby skull | 600 x 55 x 10 mm
Acacia necklace I & II | 2023 | Cast acacia seeds from Fitzroy Crossing, silver, gold plated silver necklaces | 450 x 20 x 10 mm each (joined)
Arborea treasure necklace V with earrings | 2022 | Veracite, silver, emerald, acacia | 55 x 35 x 6 mm, earrings 4 cm long
Arborea Print | 2023 | Digital Composition print on paper | 100 x 66 cm
Forest Dweller Print | 2023 | Digital Composition print on paper | 66 x 100 cm