Raw - River Gold

167.6 x 76.2cm x 3.5cm stretched and ready to hang
acrylic, charcoal and gold leaf
 
The singular beauty of the Franklin River is translated into a minimalist palette with gold leaf reflecting the rich landscape and history into the everchanging stream of water and life. My art explores the lines between history, humans and the environment. The Raw - River Gold speaks of the Past, hidden yet reflecting in everything. There is a hairline balance between pristine wilderness and the people using the rivers and water. The value of clean water and the money from tourism. The cost of expansion. The time we have to appreciate the stillness and vibrancy of nature.