Soul
Some years ago I wanted to do a body of work that takes me further into a world that is me. I like to find new ways of feeling and being with Country.
Country is embedded in my DNA which entails the environment which is old, precious and fragile. I feel I am the plants, the earth, its dust, the trees, the wind, the darkness, the light and all mother nature’s gifts. Using microscopes provide by Sydney University, I journeyed into the fascinating world a science, time and beauty.
This artwork shares not only the beautiful conformation of the plant, but a message that reminds us all that Country (mother nature) needs to be cared for and in turn Country will care for us.
The Correa alba or White Correa is an Australian native plant used by our people for tea.
Artist:
Graham Toomey
Art Medium:
Metallic and mounting on 6mm Acrylic float frame
69 x 92 cm
$2,300
Graham Toomey
I am a ‘freshwater man’ of the ‘Wurramunga’ clan of the Wiradjuri nation and also of the Wongaibon nation of Western N.S.W.
My art practice involves creating paintings, ceramics, woodwork, public art and installations. I like to create works about the landscape of Country, Spirituality, Culture, History, Movement and about stories and images of ‘Country’.
I like to explore and find new creative ideas and put those into practice. Creating also is healing for me and it helps me find the light on dark days, due to the embedded trauma and injustices of our people and our history.
While I create, my mind, heart and spirit are strongly connected with my ancestors and with my ‘Country’.
My art practice also involves creative and cultural advisory roles; to which I work in collaboration with agencies and organisations on creative or cultural projects.
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