Gumtree Series II #10 australian I wanted the work to

I wanted the work to feel like a vibrant memory of freedom

(Unframed)

a relic of childhoods spent in overgrown yards

yet gently remind us of their own materiality

to question what we’re seeing—to sit in that space between representation and reality

Gumtree Series II #10 australian I wanted the work to30 x 42cm Original painting on Fabriano Artistico Hot Pressed Paper, 320gsm Acrylic and Mixed Media 2023 At home in Clifton Beach, Tasmania I am surrounded by monolithic gumtrees. These natives have stood for many years and everyday I'm astounded by their colours, texture and variation in tone. They are both strong yet soft, ever changing, depending on the time of day, weather and season. Observing them has been a daily ritual. These monuments have