Terre, Pinus is the winning entry for the inaugural Michael Beazer Works on Paper Award in Bairnsdale, 2024. The hosting gallery the East Gippsland Art Gallery, has acquired the work for their permanent collection. The exhibition of 39 works on paper, (paintings, drawings, artist books, collage, photography) is shortlisted from a diversity of Australian artists, many from the wider Gippsland region. It remains on show until 19 October 2024, at 2 Nicholson St, Bairnsdale.
I will be one the Creatives on site during the Creative Harvest Festival of edible gardens. With my little etching press I will be demonstrating 'nature printing' onto paper. I directly use botanical samples to create impressions of the plant, great detail can be achieved with ink and paper. Some of the plants I will be working with are from my host Adele's garden. Called 'Darna' this wonderful two and half acre garden is located at Darnum, in West Gippsland. I will have many prints, greeting cards and other gift items on display and for sale.
