proudly presents ‘Art for Takayna’
Group Show
13.09.24 - 24.09.24
Featuring work from
Anne Conron
Bella Shaw
Beverly Graham
ClimAct
Daniella Conser
David Aldous
David Booth
Ellequa Martin
Federica Pelizzari
Fiona Haasz
Grant Dixon
Jess Murray
Julian Meehan
Kagetsu Buic
Karen Marie Keefe
Kelly Marie Slater
Kieran Sullivan
Lou-Anne Barker
Neha Gupte
Plum Birdy
Ramji
Rob Blakers
Tim Cooper
Tim Cooper
Photographic print on canvas
45 X 65 cm
$650
A preserved natural wonderland of remnant Gondwana forest with trees predating colonisation or an ecological system lost forever suffocated beneath toxic mine tailings, the fate of this landscape rests with us.
Tim Cooper
Photographic print on canvas
45 X 65 cm
SOLD
Isolated to the forested margins of major river systems, the Tasmanian Azure Kingfisher (Ceyx azureus subsp. diemenensis) is listed as endangered under both the Threatend Species Protection Act 1995 and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. There is thought to be fewer than 250 mature birds remaining in the declining population, with the loss of habitat through clearing of riverine forest and dam construction being the primary cause.
Kagetsu Buic
Giclee on Cotton Rag
129 x 104 cm
SOLD
A photograph taken within an old flowing creek, that has eroded away slowly and become overgrown with the forest surrounding it.
Grant Dixon
Print on photographic paper
58 x 78cm
SOLD
The Wilson river within Takayna, is remote, wild, untracked and very rarely visited. Huon pine rainforest and a tree estimated to be 2500 years old is within a mining exploration licence. That these stately groves have survived essentially untouched is solely due to their remoteness. The Wilson river pines stretching for over 25 kilometres along its valleys, it is the most extensive contiguous, intact and unlogged Huon pine forest that remains in Tasmania, and hence the world. Huon pine is a slow growing paleoendemic conifer found only in Tasmania. The oldest discrete trees in the world, after the amazing North American Bristlecone pines.
Kelly Marie Slater
Photographic print on canvas with wooden bars
61 x 76.2 cm
SOLD
Tribe - Earth
Federica Pelizzari
Terracotta Clay, Raffia, Oil Pastel
27x8x6cm
$380
In a world where the gap between humanity and nature is growing, the tribal perspective serves as a reminder of life's interdependence and the crucial balance required with Nature. In many tribal belief systems, Nature is viewed as a living entity, with every aspect deserving respect and reverence. The tribe forms a united community, emphasising a shared responsibility for the environment and advocating for a more empathetic and connected relationship with the Earth.
Federica Pelizzari
Terracotta Clay, Raffia, Oil Pastel
22x7x9cm
$380
Federica Pelizzari
Terracotta Clay, Raffia, Oil Pastel
22x7x9cm
$380
Federica Pelizzari
Terracotta Clay, Raffia, Oil Pastel
34x35x34cm
$1000
Deforestation is a sculpture with a story written on its body. Inspired by my deep connection with nature, I represent the life of a green, old and grown forest alive and prominent. A story with a beginning, where birds are still singing and the land is drained by streams and their branches. One day this life cycle stopped. The human intervention made these evergreen trees disappear from the bottom of the sculpture leaving a dry and empty red Terracotta coloured field standing on the top. Sewn and marked with green Raffia is the life pattern of the forest no longer existing on its land.
Ellequa Martin
Acrylic on board
60 x 40cm
SOLD
Chouette is the name given to a female Owl living in southern Tasmania by a young activist named Gracie. She is learning from about the Tasmanian Owls’ habitat and endangerment from The Bob Brown Foundation’s scientist, Charley Gros. Many activists have the pleasure to learn from both Charley and Gracie about these animals and more when on citizen science projects.
Plum Birdy
Mixed media, acrylic, marker, paper on board
21 x 30cm
$100
Plum Birdy
Mixed media, acrylic, marker, paper on board
15 x 15 cm each
SOLD
These small works are portraits of some of the inhabitants of takayna/Tarkine. These little fellas peer out of their lush environment at us – an environment which is under threat and needs our help. Is theirs a look of fear, curiosity, or perhaps something altogether different?
Karen Marie Keefe
Framed photographic print on premium canvas
27 x 35cm
$520
Telopea truncata, or the Tasmanian waratah, is in the Proteaceae family of plants. They are endemic to Tasmania and found among alpine, rainforest and scrub communities. An important native flora, it is common to see Tasmanian waratah around Takayna / Tarkine.
Karen Marie Keefe
Framed photographic print on premium canvas
45 X 65 cm
SOLD
The wild rugged Takayna coastline is a rich cultural landscape of middens, windswept sand dunes, a tapestry of ancient geological formations, meandering tidal creeks which flow into the sea, met by thundering crashing waves, and habitat to unique delicate yet hardy flora and fauna. This section of the coastal walk breathes a presence beyond words, an unspeakable power that takes one’s breath away.
Bella Shaw
Pen and ink
23 x 28cm
SOLD
‘Shelter’ depicts the massive fallen trunk that Bella pitched her tent against during the 2024 Art for Takayna field trip. Surrounded by walls and a carpet of moss, this tree offered comfort, protection, shelter. This pen and ink illustration aims to capture the layered complexity of the moss that covers Takayna’s every surface.
David Aldous
Wood block relief print on Hosho paper
64 x 88 cm
SOLD
Like every tree that I find, they tend to paint a picture, whether it’s a similar topography, a metaphor for the culture of that country or a particular time of the season. This incredible Myrtle Beech tells the story of a fractured ecosystem, a tightly woven interconnected ancient forest being picked apart and dissected by a disease, a disease called greed. I have never come across a tree with so much knowledge within its growth rings, this speaks volumes to the importance of maintaining old growth forests and understanding their importance for storing and sharing this deep wisdom.
Bella Shaw
Watercolour, wood stain, acrylic paint
16.9 x 11.8cm
SOLD
‘Epibiome’ is an abstract watercolour painted in the heart of Takayna’s temperate rainforest. Glistening, wet and dripping, Takayna was made to be captured in watercolour. This work evokes the epiphytes- the moss, lichen, liverworts and ferns that coat Takayna’s every surface, creating a biome of their own.
Jess Murray
Digital Illustration
42 x 29.7cm
SOLD
Basking in the afternoon sun while being surrounded by nature is such a cozy experience. I wanted to capture this warm, summery feeling for cold winter nights.
Jess Murray
Digital Illustration
42 x 29.7cm
$280
It's always a delight to happen across an echidna in the midst of a snack break, so I thought I'd capture that cheery moment in this picture.
David Booth
Watercolour and pencil on paper
30 x 72cm
$1200
David Booth
Watercolour and pencil on paper
30 x 72cm
$1200
David Booth
Watercolour and pencil on paper
30 x 72cm
$1200
Neha Gupte
Mixed media - watercolours, pens, colour pencils
40 x 27.7cm
$1500
I made this artwork during 2020 when the fires in NSW had destroyed much of the bushland. I wanted to express my gratitude to those who protected the bushland from the fires, so I created this artwork. Every day in Australia and around the world, there are heroes in the guise of everyday people working hard to protect these beautiful and ancient forests for us. If the forest were a mystical being, I imagined it would look something like this, giving its thanks and gratitude. I wanted to keep hoping for a future that protects our environment and to contribute in a small way to the cause.
Anne Conron
Hand coloured lino print on 350 gsm archival paper
40 x 50cm
SOLD
Anne Conron
Hand coloured lino print on 350 gsm archival paper
40 x 50 cm
SOLD
Bev Graham
Watercolour on paper
30.5 x 22.5 cm
SOLD
Leatherwood trees are a species unique to Tasmania's rainforests, much of it in and around Takayna. Leatherwood is being destroyed by logging. Leatherwood trees under 75 years old have few flowers while trees 175 to 210 years old produce the most flowers, and thus have the most value. To walk through a stand of mature leatherwood trees in full flower is an unforgettable experience. Bees appreciate it even more.
ClimActs, Daniella Conser and Julian Meehan
Mixed Medium Photography
A2
$500
Forest Guardians: The Last Stand was featured in the FOREST: The Last Stand exhibition, presented by CLIMARTE ahead of Victoria’s state election to spotlight the urgent issue of deforestation in the region’s native forests. This work explores the issue of deforestation in Victoria, linking the local devastation to broader national efforts for forest conservation.
At the heart of the mixed media piece is a tree suspended in the frame, woven from fallen branches. This tree is intertwined with crocheted white wool inherited from Daniella’s grandmother (γιαγιά), representing the fragile threads of care required to protect and restore the environment. The wool emphasizes the intergenerational responsibility to safeguard nature, a duty passed down through generations. The wool also connects directly to the photographed Knitting Nannas of Toolangi—a grassroots group of local women who use knitting as a form of peaceful protest against deforestation. Their activism, like the knitted wool, reflects the nurturing, woven efforts required to protect our forests. The white wool mirrors the Climate Guardians’ ethereal presence, underlining the deliberate and delicate actions needed to preserve these fragile ecosystems. Rising from the wreckage of deforestation, the tree stands as a powerful symbol of hope, renewal, and collective responsibility.
The photograph depicts the Climate Guardians standing amidst the destruction of the Toolangi State Forest, advocating for its protection. Their presence evokes deep emotions—grief, resilience, and a fierce call for change—while highlighting the vital role of women in grassroots environmental activism. Women lead these community efforts, often unnoticed, doing much of the behind-the-scenes work to drive local movements. This piece brings their leadership into the spotlight, showcasing their essential contributions to the fight for environmental justice.
Framed in Tasmanian Blackwood ethically sourced from CERES Fair Wood, a local organization committed to sustainable timber practices, the frame deepens the connection between the deforestation crises in Victoria and Tasmania. The Blackwood, harvested from John, James and Di Lord’s farm in northern Tasmania, honours the land while promoting sustainable forestry. The frame, crafted by Mulbury Frames— dedicated to using 100% recycled materials— reinforces the importance of supporting local businesses and suppliers that align with conservation values.
Ramji
Framed, laminated Inkjet print on paper
20 x 30cm
$300
Bob Brown in Takayna's ancient rainforests.
Kieran Sullivan
Sound and Video
4:01
NFS
One looped video, one hour of compiled filed recordings, 3 analog prints. All filmed, recorded and shot on threatened country.
Kieran Sullivan
3 x Fuji Instax Mini
A5
$80 each
Fiona Haasz
4 Digital Prints on rag, wooden frame and linen
49 x 53.8cm
$350
Fiona Haasz
Sketchbook, mixed drawing media, white gloves.
A5
NFS
This notebook escorted me through my last visit to Takayna. I meandered through the forest with a small handbag of drawing materials, and sat on my raincoat under tiny drips of rain. I opened my spiritual channels to receive messages from the forest. I wrote those down next to sketches of 'who' I was 'chatting' with. Back in Melbourne, I worked digitally with one sketch and a few words from the corresponding message, to create 'Lean On Me'. This project is a 'work in progress'.
Lou-Anne Barker
Archival print on rag paper of a charcoal drawing
50.5 x 50.5 cm
SOLD
Lou-Anne Barker
Archival print on rag paper of a charcoal drawing
50.5 x 50.5 cm
SOLD
Rob Blakers
Framed, laminated Inkjet print on paper
22.5 x 30 cm
SOLD
Endangered Tasmanian Masked Owl , McKimmie Creek, proposed site of a mining waste tailings dam, Takayna.
Rob Blakers
Photographic print
46 x 76cm
SOLD
This area contains the greatest extent of undisturbed Huon pines that remain, but lies within a mining exploration lease.