Materials: An old door, marine ply, paperbark, wax, acrylic and oil paint, emu feathers, leaves, dirt, paper and extracts/photographs from news headlines, sweat and many tears.
 
This sculpture was made during the 2019-2020 extreme fires. I have been waiting for the right time to exhibit this piece as not long after the fires we had floods (in my area) and then Covid to deal with.
 
So, I suppose this is a reflection of a time past, a time that was tumultuous, scary, and ever so sad and terrifying for many and very appropriate for the Wollombi rand South Coast Region.
 
I would like to thank the following photographers for permission to use their amazing images which gives this sculpture even more impact and tells a more potent story:
 
Nick Moir
Ryan Pollock
Mathew Abbott
Andrew Pakenham
 
I would also like to thank journalist Ryan Northover for permission to place your words on my sculpture.
 
Thank you to Aboriginal artist and friend Wayne Krause. Your guidance and permission for me to use Aboriginal design and motifs throughout this piece.