Day 4 of the Art-science BioBlitz at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
The Sunday dawned without a cloud in the sky, absolutely gorgeous!
My tree for this final day of the BioBlitz was Tree 3 - 'Mook Mook', Jinibara language for 'Ghost Tree'.
It was very busy around the base of the tree, as it was one of the trees setup for climbing that day. To get close to the tree, I had to wear a hard hat and keep away from all the noise and activity. This forced me to look closer at the soil and around the roots, with my drawings focussing on the beautiful fungi sprouting from the strangler fig roots.
The rest of the morning was spent back at BioBlitz HQ working with the other artists. We were all a bit frantic at this stage, trying to get as much done as possible before it was 'brushes down!' and time to go for the closing ceremony.
We all had a fabulous time, it was a highlight to work with both scientists and like-minded artists. I feel like I've established some new connections that will enhance my art practice and help me to spread the word about forest conservation and the importance of retaining biodiversity.
The 5 visual diaries were handed over to the Reserve staff, to be scanned and documented, and then put on show at the Reserve until 25 August.
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| Wearing a hard hat whilst sketching at the base of Mook Mook, something different! |
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| Beautiful fungi, captured on toned paper with pencil |
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| My watercolour kit, wet and muddy and well used |
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| The art team at work at BioBlitz HQ - me, Kim, Jono, Jason and Leisa (left to right around the table). Paula was out in the forest at the time this photo was taken. |
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| At the closing ceremony, still working on our diaries! |
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| My favourite drawing from the 4 days of BioBlitz - the Bat Fly! AMAZING! |
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