My work, 'Her home is in the ocean', was one of the four artworks chosen to be represented outside the historic Dandenong property, Heritage Hill. The original will not be displayed but instead, images of sections of the work. A prominent part is the title in Japanese script at the bottom of the right hand side of the canvas.
I've had some dialogue with Animals Australia and I'll be using some of their campaigns as a feature in both my illustrations and the final paintings and artwork. Thanks to Sarah Evans at Animals Australia for her help.
I'm also going to be featuring the Australian horse racing industry in my work. This will help raise awareness about what happens in this industry. Some of the realities of this industry are quite eye-opening and dare I say, brutal. I can't believe that I used to think nothing of participating in sweepstakes for 'the race that stops a nation'. Jump racing is even worse. As a rider and lover of horses, I find it heart breaking to see such magnificent animals as mere commodities.
On the practical front, I'm experimenting with other mediums which are producing enjoyable results, particularly collage and ink. I'll post some images at a later date.
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