After the 2019 Australian bushfires of Queensland, I went to Perigean Beach and took photos of the aftermath. The striking contrast of blackened burnt scrub against the new growth was captivating. I find myself being continually amazed and in awe of the many complex relationships in nature and this was no exception. The harsh environment of the Australian landscape and it’s wild, unpredictable weather has led to many of our native plants relying specifically on these conditions. The Banksia Robur plant species are particularly resilient, and typically found in grassy swamplands near the coastline. (banksia, 2020)

This led me on to further studies of this resilient species. The third and most recent painting, completed in June 2020, during Isolation, completes the trio, and is also a memory of the many bushwalks taken and hours spent painting in my studio during this time.