Description
Dust storms occur across Australia during droughts or El Niño events, often caused by land degradation from overgrazing, deforestation, and unsustainable farming. Notable events in Sydney (2009) and Queensland (2020) stripped topsoil and damaged native vegetation and habitats. In this work, I highlight the environmental, economic, and health impacts of dust storms. When the sun is obscured and time and built structures are distorted, the land takes on an apocalyptic quality. To achieve this distortion of reality I dyed and blended wool with plant fibres to reflect the tones and textures of dust-covered landscapes. The piece is wet felted using wool, silk, flax, nettle, and acrylic. While the work speaks to loss and vulnerability, it also reflects the growing movement among farmers embracing regenerative practices to restore balance to the land.
The work has been professionally framed and is behind glass, 73cm x 73cm and is ready to hang. Price includes packaging and postage within Australia. International shipping to be negotiated.
