Protect the Wild Places 2

A statement piece, highlighting the fragility of our wild world, and the real risk of it simply fading away.
Inspired to express the delicate beauty of our wild places, and visually describe its fragility and how the wild world could simply fade away ....my work 'Protect the Wild Places 2' emerged from deep within. As an intuitive artist , I find at times, agendas come to the fore.
In trying to put my thoughts about this piece into words, I came across
Aldo Leopold and his view on human existence. He was ahead of his time- he believed in a Land Ethic, where humans are but citizens of a land community. He advocated for humans to live in harmony with the land; in harmony with nature.
In his almanac, published a year after his death in 1948, he wrote:
“A land ethic changes the role of Homo sapiens from conqueror of the land community to plain member and citizen of it.”
He defines conservation as harmony between man and land.
I love his messages so much I’ve etched quotes onto the translucent red trees, which are symbolic of the human cost on nature, where forests and habitats are disappearing before our eyes.
"... Live in Harmony with Nature..."
"... Humans are but Citizens..."
"... Land is a Community ... to which we Belong..."

This piece is painted with professional artist quality paint, on quality stretched canvas, and finished with a light varnish for protection.

All edges are gallery wrapped, so framing is not required.

In situ artwork scale is approximate. The original artwork measures 61cm (H) x 152cm (W).

If this piece ticks all the boxes but isn't quite the right size, FINE ART REPRODUCTIONS are available.

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Di ‘s art draws on her intuitive creative soul, inspired by nature, and reflecting the uniquely Australian light and colour that have saturated her being. Di’s artistic spirit has been shaped by her idyllic childhood, growing up in rural north Queensland where freedom and promise abounded.
As is often the case, life detoured via work and family, yet creativity remained central to her core. In 2010 she reawakened this passion to create. With extensive learning and experimentation, Di’s skills have developed in both watercolours and acrylics. Her recent work is a uniquely contemporary fusion of the two media, with her statement pieces dynamic with an ethereal translucency, texture and depth.
Within a decade of dedication to her craft, Di has earnt the recognition of a respected artist with a strong following, and is honoured to have her work held in private collections across Australia and overseas.
Passionate about life, Di is a committee member of Art West Community Gallery, a group driven to find a creative community space for artists in the Western Suburbs of Brisbane, whilst still working as a physiotherapist at Mater Private Rehabilitation and maintaining a gorgeous and productive home garden.

"A country girl at heart, I revel in creatively that is not restricted by boundaries. I adore the freedom of semi-abstract work, the ability to respond innately to paint on the canvas, which intuitively evolves into a unique and personal creation. This freedom of self-expression allows me to celebrate my loves: our unique Australian light, colour and nature. "

A LITTLE NOTE:
Many of my works are professionally captured for high quality fine art reproductions. Please don't be discouraged if a piece is sold: just ask and I can quote on providing you with a fine art reproduction that looks just like the original. (limited Edition runs up to 100).
And the bonus is that you can (within reason) reproduce your piece of choice to a size that suits your home!

ART DEVELOPMENT
2010 – 2013 | Watercolours with Shirley Charlton
2014 | Watercolours with Maria Field
2014 | Gillian Rankin Botanical Art Classes
2015 | Introduction/Level 1 Oil Painting Marcel Desbiens
2015 | Brisbane Institute of Art Acrylic Techniques and Approaches Nameer Davis
2015 | Watercolours with Jan Lawnikanis
2016 | Watercolour workshop (WSQ) with Barry and Lucy McCann Workshop
2016 | Watercolour workshop (WSQ) with Paul Margocsy
2016 | Acrylics workshop (BPC) with Michael Cawdrey
2017 | Watercolour workshop (BPC) with John Lovett
2020 | Introduction to Encaustic with Jacqueline Archibald