Tarkine Forest
This painting references the Tarkine, an ancient and untouched rainforest in the deep southern island of Tasmania, Australia. The Tarkine contains rainforest, wetlands and rare species of flora and fauna. Under threat from the mining and tree lopping Industries, people are fighting for its survival as we acknowledge the importance of maintaining our natural ecological systems.
It is a spectacular landscape which evokes much reflection of our connections to a time long ago.
The rich green foliage and lush thick growth spoke to me artistically. My initial observations of this special wilderness was to paint an homage to its beauty and tranquility