In my artwork created for the August 2024 edition of The Hobart Magazine, I aim to portray somebody who embodies the elements of Hobart, while representing a community of young people who are creating a sustainable future. The work has subtle references to native Nothofagus Gunnii leaves, representing seasonal change. Tree ring patterns in the shirt and subtly hidden in the background reflect the passing of time and a connection with nature.
I find sustainability to be integral to my practice as an artist. I have been living waste-free since 2015, which has shaped the way I interact with the world and the environment. My work seeks to explore the importance of reciprocity with the local communities and the environment.
I have felt very close to the environment since I was a small child. I have strong memories of bushwalks on kunanyi and asking my botanist father the scientific name of each passing plant. As an emerging artist, I find the palette of Tasmania and its environment to be vivid and colourful, with the deep blues of the Derwent River interwoven with the oranges and reds of vibrant fungi, native plants and historical buildings in Hobart.
Audrey Carter is a Bachelor of Fine Arts student at the University of Tasmania.
This story features in the August 2024 edition of The Hobart + Launceston Magazine - a collection of stories that celebrate and highlight the unique work being undertaken by our institution, and the people within it, to deliver a more fair, equitable and sustainable society.
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