Sacred Seeds

 “Decay and disease are often beautiful, like the pearly tear of the shellfish and the hectic glow of consumption.”

Henry David Thoreau, 1852 -1853

Seeds are resilient survivors in the face of hostile elements; they are also vulnerable and require a balanced ecosystem to flourish and ensure a future for all living species. This body of work honours the humble seed, locating it in the unique Coorong / Kurangk environment. The Coorong offers a new way of seeing; its moody character created by changes in light, colours, textures and forms leaves the viewer with a sense of awe.  The process of decay leaves behind fragments and traces revealing a history of what once existed in this ephemeral landscape.