Mother Earth Kookaburras creamy petals and intricate texture

creamy petals and intricate texture

The composition

allowing personal interpretation and emotional resonance within this atmospheric and evocative piece

making the flowers come to life on the canvas

inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty of the scene and to connect with the serenity of nature

Mother Earth Kookaburras creamy petals and intricate textureThe colours were influenced by a recent trip to Coober Pedy in South Australia. The digging of the opal mines had produced mullock heaps left over from all the tunnels. These mullock heaps scatter the landscape displaying colours of white, rich ochres, browns and golds, these colours are also reflected in the mines themselves. The natural colours of the landscape also have major cultural significance, representing time and place.