Ephemeral Art

Artworks made in nature with nature, 
I am indebted to visual artist Shona Wilson for her inspirational workshop introducing the no tools and only materials which are present concept.

the Beach

Shearwater Feathers

Sand offers a fantastic canvas. It's not a blank canvas however.
Finding marks in the sand left by creatures or retreating flows of water can be the start of a creation.

Kelp

Red Ochre

As a wave retreats and the channels it leaves behind

Isolation

The period of lockdown during the Covid19 pandemic meant we all had to follow social distancing rules and keep ourselves isolated. It has been a time of reflection for many. 
These pieces offer a different interpretation of isolation, isolation that highlights elements which may otherwise be overlooked.

A visit to Geelong Botanic Gardens in autumn turned out to be the perfect moment to see this Japanese Persimon at its peak of colour. The rich red leaves fading to peach clamoured for attention.
Pure pleaure compared to our daily experiences of shops with lines of bright orange tape on the floor defining where you can stand to keep your distance and reminding you of the fear of pandemic.
Created with artist Sharon Barrett, we kept to the rules, opposite each other maintaining our 1.5m distance as we worked around the circle.

Isolated Puffball

Insertions

Pattern

Casuarina Carpet

Bark Art