Tree Hugger

 With the possibility of a solo exhibition and how the fill a gallery space, I've been thinking about themes. It seems that 'Everything is Plastic' is looming as a distinct possibility. So far, there's 'Water', then I'll do something to do with home, but I'm focusing on having another large piece and I think it should be trees.

Trees...I do love trees. There's something older and wiser about trees, a solidity. 

I've a small collection of books about trees, either with the emphasis on the native trees of Australia or a growing wisdom around the connectedness and intelligence of trees.

'The Hidden Life of Trees' by Peter Wohlleben. 

'The Life & Love of Trees' by Lewis Blackwell

'Wise Trees' by Diane Cook and Len Jenshel

'Eucalypts: a celebration' by John Wrigley and Murray Fagg

Old Growth: Australia's Remaining Ancient Forests' by Peter McConchie

Beautiful pictures of trees and their lives. Already I'm thinking about the possibilities. 

Heide Museum of Modern Art

One of the great things about going to Heide is that you can just wander around the gardens admiring the sculpture, the gardens and the natural bush along the river.

There were some new sculptures to wonder at, puzzle about and admire. And old friends to remember and photograph again.

As usual it was nature that stole the day. From the very small to the trees with treasures for us.

The trees have their own eyes!