AND TOMORROW THE BEAUTY RETURNS

A reflection on recovery, following the Black Summer bushfires in areas of National Park in North East Victoria⁠.

This body of work was born from a desire to find hope and beauty following the loss of such a vast area of natural environment in North East Victoria following the 2019/20 fire season. Detailed works of ink and watercolour along with paint created from charcoal collected from affected areas, consider the juxtaposition of beauty and devastation within the burnt landscape. Exploration of the human response to the loss and damage of bushland reserves highlights the necessity of finding beauty within a disaster as a coping mechanism during recovery. Connecting with community, exploring mediums created from the remnants of fire and showcasing beauty beyond the devastation have all been a result of this 20 month journey.

View large works here and small works here

March 11 - 20, 2022, Davis Cottage, Corryong
December 10 2021 - January 30 2022, Murray Art Museum Albury

ABC News story on Creative Recovery

Installation images (Murray Art Museum Albury): Jeremy Weirauch. | This project has been supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.