Life on our planet is dependant on the oceans, and the health of that environment reflects the health of the earth. The energy of the Bay of Fundy, with the highest tides and strong currents, rips kelp from seabeds, erodes cliffs at its edge. This drama is captured in what is temporarily left behind, only to be erased and rearranged with the next wave.
Showing posts with label ecology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ecology. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Fundy Tidal: Terroir
My observations of the movement and placement of the debris in the swash zone along the Bay of Fundy inspired drawings of tidal action and the painting titled Fundy Tidal. Tidewrack creates lines in the sand, is tumbled through foam, and, with elements of both natural and discarded litter, performs a rhythmic dance along the shoreline.
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Monday, May 4, 2015
The Backlands
Continuing with my interest in the subject of woodlands, I discovered the Backlands last year. With artist Richard Rudnicki and David Patriquin, professor of Biology, environmentalist, and member of the Backlands Coalition, I came to understand this area as a rare and unique ecosystem just a few kilometres from peninsular Halifax.
works on paper: India ink and acrylic on Fabriano hot press water colour paper, 300 lb.
Continuing with my interest in the subject of woodlands, I discovered the Backlands last year. With artist Richard Rudnicki and David Patriquin, professor of Biology, environmentalist, and member of the Backlands Coalition, I came to understand this area as a rare and unique ecosystem just a few kilometres from peninsular Halifax.
works on paper: India ink and acrylic on Fabriano hot press water colour paper, 300 lb.
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Tree bones, the Backlands |
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Golden stream, the Backlands |
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