Artist Residency | Takayna forest, tasmania ~ april 2025
Art for Takayna
Capturing bodies ‘on the line’ - ink on muslin
In April 2025, I travelled to Tasmania to participate in a unique camping residency in one of the threatened forest areas of Takayna/Tarkine with the Bob Brown Foundation. At Pruana coupe, one side of the road had already been clear-felled and we camped in the forest on the other side of the road.
It was a stark reminder of how vulnerable the ancient native forests are and how they need to be protected by World Heritage listing.
The art I made while there responded to both the artists taking part in the residency and the forest itself.
I will be making a short film about this experience - links will be uploaded soon.
Forest Forays 2025. Artist book. Charcoal, dirt, ink, pencil drawings on watercolour paper.
Forest Fungi 2025 Mixed media collage on kozo paper
Fallen myrtle leaves and twigs became the inspiration for my drawings
Mytle Forest Floor 2025 Mixed media collage on kozo paper
If A Leaf Falls 2025. Charcoal, dirt and ink on handmade kozo paper
Morning light in the Pruana forest, Takayna.
First marks on paper, rubbing earth and charcoal from the fire on handmade kozo papers