An exhibition exploring nature in peril.
Coming to Lion Gate Lodge in Autumn 2023, On the Edge will highlight Australian flora, fauna and habitats that are threatened by climate change, development, introduced species and other environmental issues. The exhibition will showcase a diversity of endangered and vulnerable Australian species and ecological communities. The artwork includes a wide variety of mediums such as painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics, wood, and textiles. Each artwork will be accompanied by an artist’s statement outlining the threat the species or environment is facing.
During the two-week exhibition we host a number of artist led free demonstartions and paid exhibition tours, workshops, walks and talks. These events are a great opportunity to explore the exhibition, learn from the artists themselves and find out more about the environmental issues we are facing.
For this exhibition I worked on two new pieces
The Battle
This illustration of all NSW invasive plants and NSW at risk plants including all critically endangered and endangered plants is a powerful reminder of the battle between invasive flora and our endangered plants. The use of a .05 pen for the invasive plants and a 03 pen for the at risk plants, along with the eraser to pull the ink, is a way to draw attention to the risk of our endangered plants disappearing. It’s an important piece that serves as a powerful reminder of the need to protect our vulnerable and endangered species
Transparent
The fragility of NSW endangered orchids. Through the use of perforations and silk, this artwork illustrates the fragility of these endangered plants and the importance of preserving them. The transparency of the artwork creates an almost invisible effect, drawing viewers into the piece and allowing them to experience the beauty and delicacy of the plants in a very personal way. The artwork encourages viewers to appreciate and recognize the importance of protecting these species from disappearing.
Endangered
Endangered as seen at The Waterhouse is making a special appearance at this exhibition. This will be the third state this piece has travelled to and will be the last as it has now sold to a collector in NSW.
The relationship between the arts and the natural world has never been more crucial, to not only bring awareness to the fragility of our endangered species but to ensure legacy to those lost in our lifetime.
“This drawing illustrates the plight of Australia’s endemic plants focussing on the 758 “critically endangered “ and “Endangered” species. Meticulously drawn within the mandala (cycle of life). The recording of ‘at-risk’ species highlights the actuality of permanent loss within our lifetime and equally, the potential to pivot by effectuating change.
