Tracks To Elderslie_3

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Printed to size: 35.4in (W) x 23.6in (H) x 2.2in (D)

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Original Artwork's Description

Tracks To Elderslie_3
Childhood visits to my maternal Grandparent’s Elderslie home were happy times. Sandwiched between the Big River & Oyster Bay Nations, and located approximately 40 KM North West of Hobart, Elderslie is a beautiful part of Tasmania; and I have fond memories of the creeks, the animals, and the surrounding forest there. When thinking about Elderslie, I am reminded of my solo adventures following the wombat and animal trails into the nearby state forest. I recall the things my Grandfather taught me, the local knowledge of terrain and the bush foods he passed on to me; often guided and sustained me on my mini solo adventures into the adjoining forest.
The central area of my painting represents the Elderslie property, and the the curving lines and shapes on my painting represent the animal tracks, the creek, trees and vegetation, that lead away from it.

Artist Bio

Uncle Greg Matthews is a contemporary Tasmanian Aboriginal artist whose vibrant canvases and unique textile designs serve as tactile ambassadors of his culture, resilience, and reclamation. As a proud Stolen Generation survivor with deep roots to his Country in Noth West Tasmania; Uncle Greg utilises his art as a powerful medium for truth-telling, healing, and reconciliation. His deeply moving visual narratives transform a lifetime of profound personal history into rich, layered masterworks that celebrate an unshakeable connection to his Tasmanian heritage, Country, and ancestry. Uncle Greg’s highly sought-after fine art is held in private collections globally, spanning Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Known for his striking colourful works which offer collectors a rare, evocative window into the enduring strength and beauty of First Nations storytelling.
Uncle Greg pays respects to the traditional owners of the land upon which his Berwick studio is located; he acknowledges Aboriginal Elders past present and those who are emerging.