Watercolor and embroidery of a red desert landscape with mountains in the background.

This body of work consists of 6 to 8 unique watercolor and embroidery-based pieces that collectively explore the rich, layered narrative of the Australian bush. Rooted in a delicate balance between beauty and environmental caution, the series draws attention to the dualities within our landscape — the native and the invasive, the revered and the overlooked, the flourishing and the threatened. Each piece acts as a visual diary of a specific region of Australia — from the arid heart of the Northern Territory to the fertile highlands of inland New South Wales, the savannas of North Queensland, and the dry open scrublands of Central Australia. Instead of focusing on the frequently romanticized coastlines, these works shift the lens inward, toward the spiritual and environmental significance of the land less seen — the country’s centre, bushlands, and dry terrain where culture, resilience, and quiet devastation live side by side. Materials & Process: The works are created using soft, fluid watercolour washes that reflect the warm, sunbaked tones of the outback — ochres, deep reds, dusty pinks, soft yellows, and warm browns. Layered over these are finely embroidered elements — threads that weave through the paper like veins or scars — representing both the connective threads of Country and the marks left by colonisation and ecological disruption. The embroidery patterns are subtle but intentional, echoing traditional weaving, scars from bushfires, or growth patterns in foliage. See more