acrylic on canvas
1020mm high
760mm wide
36mm deep
Cycling up the Centenary trail from Hall to One Tree Hill gives sweeping and magnificent views down the Canberra valley framed by the misty Brindabellas. The journey leads to this callosal gumtree. Could this be The One tree, of one tree hill? Collectively it's enormous; its coppiced nature indicates it could be very old indeed, yet there's irony in its multiple trunks. It is one but it is many. Will this reminder of our enduring collective identity survive the pressure of rocky years ahead? In contrast a Joey, called Damos, is startled by the viewer, bringing us back to the present, as children are want to do. The viewer becomes the viewed. This flip back reminds us that we cannot be in an environment without impact, especially given we are many. Instead of descending into the Capital's valley like a herd of brumbies, the path climbs upwards - apparently reaching towards to an aspirational peak. Perhaps the pink, represents the need for diverse aspirational goals in Australia's environmental future. Australia needs creativity and hard yakka to break many trends in environmental decline. Many hands make light work. Damos painted a light mark in the left corner which Sophie kept to remind her of the power of being in the present.
Please note, this artwork is currently on exhibition at Belconnen Arts Centre and will not be available for pick-up or delivery until the exhibition has closed. Please check the Belco Arts website for exhibition dates.
1020mm high
760mm wide
36mm deep
Cycling up the Centenary trail from Hall to One Tree Hill gives sweeping and magnificent views down the Canberra valley framed by the misty Brindabellas. The journey leads to this callosal gumtree. Could this be The One tree, of one tree hill? Collectively it's enormous; its coppiced nature indicates it could be very old indeed, yet there's irony in its multiple trunks. It is one but it is many. Will this reminder of our enduring collective identity survive the pressure of rocky years ahead? In contrast a Joey, called Damos, is startled by the viewer, bringing us back to the present, as children are want to do. The viewer becomes the viewed. This flip back reminds us that we cannot be in an environment without impact, especially given we are many. Instead of descending into the Capital's valley like a herd of brumbies, the path climbs upwards - apparently reaching towards to an aspirational peak. Perhaps the pink, represents the need for diverse aspirational goals in Australia's environmental future. Australia needs creativity and hard yakka to break many trends in environmental decline. Many hands make light work. Damos painted a light mark in the left corner which Sophie kept to remind her of the power of being in the present.
Please note, this artwork is currently on exhibition at Belconnen Arts Centre and will not be available for pick-up or delivery until the exhibition has closed. Please check the Belco Arts website for exhibition dates.