Barka

I am part of a small drawing group which meets at “Tara”, a property on the banks of the Barka (also known as The Darling River). We explore our ideas, chat together and enjoy being in the presence of the river and its ancient gums. This work is inspired by these times, by the shapes, forms, colours around me, the spirit of the ever-present Barka, and the land it flows through.
I enjoy experimenting with natural pigments and dyes that come from local plants. In this work I have dyed the paper with colour made from soaking mistletoe leaves in water. I’ve also used colour from the fruit of ruby saltbush.
I love the concept “everything’s connected”, and my drawing celebrates our connectedness to the land and to our fellow creatives.