Art of the Wild
Environmental Art
https://www.roslynoxley9.com.au/exhibition/after-the-fire-2009-2012/srdm5
https://www.crossart.com.au/current-show/115-2020-exhibitions-projects/363-fire-and-brimstone
https://www.roslynoxley9.com.au/exhibition/after-the-fire-2009-2012/srdm5
https://images.roslynoxley9.com.au/Jv/vT/0089cabf-e95d-4bad-8d8c-f52aed133290/hero-960.jpg
“Deep see blue surrounding you / Vois ce bleu profond te fondre” French Pavilion at the Giardini
John Wolseley
John Wolseley is an Australian artist whose works respond to the history, geology, topography, flora and fauna of his locations. One of his most important themes is the extinction of species through land clearing and deforestation, and part of his process is cataloguing the flora and fauna of each area he paints - not just the birds, animals and trees, but also fossils, rocks and insects. His paintings - even of disasters like bushfire - emphasize the subtle and gentle elements of the landscape. He also collaborates with Aboriginal artists to represent the deeper, spiritual aspects of the land.
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therese Ritchie
Therese Ritchie is an indigenous artist whose provocative work satirises political attitudes to race, economics and the environment. In addition to her very graphic prints, she has also produced a series of mock magazine covers called "The Little Pricks" (after words a NT politician used to describe Aboriginal kids) which highlights political and social injustices.
The digital artwork to the right, They all look the same to me, is a portrait of Governor Arthur Phillip arriving in Sydney cove, bringing coronavirus to shore. It was part of a recent exhibition in Darwin, Fire and Brimstone, that addressed indigenous and environmental issues.- |
Steve Spazuk
Steve Spazuk represents the fragility of nature through his technique of fumage - creating painting from soot. This very unusual technique seems a perfect way to draw attention to the damage our Anthropocene age is doing to our planet through climate change and pollution. His latest works show birds in the context of agricultural practices like pesticides. |
Imants Tillers
Imants Tillers Monaro is an indigenous artist whose conceptual artworks comment on the ways colonisation has ravaged the Australian landscape and created a skewed Australian identity. His work is as much about what is missing as what is included, especially in Kangaroo Blank (centre image below)
William Ritchie
William Ritchie is an sculptor whose background as a biologist allows him a special insight into the way animals interact with each other and with their environments.
Wildlife photographs
Make sure you look at past issues of Australian Photography Magazine (NF 775) - some of the hints are specific to photography, but lots of the suggestions (movement, lighting, composition, texture, including the viewer etc) are applicable to any medium. In fact, your interest in this topic is probably due to some awe inspiring photographers you found when you were younger.
You may also want to check out competitions such as Wildlife photographer of the year.
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https://honisoit.com/2020/05/the-limits-of-the-biennale-for-meaningful-political-criticism/