17/05/2026
Sunburnt Romance.
Beneath the doilies, teddy bears and lace, this installation held a deeper story.
In this sun-drenched country, light is both a gift and a warning. This installation celebrated Australian native botanicals as the heroes of a romantic cottage garden. Nostalgic cottage-core aesthetics from our recent history were contrasted against a tapestry of climate-resilient plants that have existed on this boodja for thousands of years , long before cottages ever did.
Blurring these worlds together was aesthetically challenging, but watching the people experience the multiple layers of storytelling was deeply rewarding.
Thanks to my AMAZING team, for the beautiful dried product & Barb & Dion for trusting us to prune from your rare native garden.
your captures make these ephemeral moments last forever. Thankyou. 🙏
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