The Meaning of (Still) Life: An Unnatural History
A sub-set of the Meaning of (Still) Life works, 'An Unnatural History' focuses upon environmental issues, using a multi-style format. Specific narratives around Australian endangered species present detailed information about habitats, threats and possible remediations to the problems. These ideas are presented in multi-panelled works featuring clip art and other illustrations, appropriated from Google image searches. Many works in this series also feature text panels to further elaborate upon the content.
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Triptych Acrylic on Ply, with cut plywood shapes. 137 x 61 cms. The tale of a butterfly endemic to SE QLD and Northern NSW, threatened by host-plant confusion and habitat fragmentation.
Painting detail - panel 1
Triptych Acrylic on Ply, with cut plywood shape and gloss medium. 137 x 61 cms. Private Collection Addressing the plight of the QLD Glossy Black Cockatoo.
Painting detail - panel 1
Triptych Acrylic on Ply, with cut plywood shapes and gloss medium. 137 x 61 cms. Addressing the plight of the QLD Glossy Black Cockatoo. Available
Painting detail - panel 1
Detail of panel 3 showing painted edges of 3D text elements. This work shifts perceptually as the viewer moves past.
Triptych Acrylic on Ply with cut plywood shapes, engraved and painted acrylic. 137 x 61 cms A narrative about the critically endangered Corroboree Frogs, endemic to Australia's Kosciuszko National Park. Available
Detail of panel 3 - engraved and painted acrylic attached with brass pins. Showing the zoospore sac of the deadly Chytrid fungus.