Constructing Nature

sculptural forms by

CHRISTINE ATKINS

at 6pm on 9 February 2012

(the exhibition runs until 4 March)

Maiden Voyage, electroformed copper, 12 x 49 x 7 cm

The depth and intimacy of the work of Western Australian artist Christine Atkins has been greatly influenced by her experiences as an art therapist, along with childhood camping trips, which started her love of the environment. With an eye for intricate detail, Christine focuses on the environmental, human experiences and the interplay between the two.

Using simple elements from the natural environment, such as leaves, sticks, flowers and seeds, Christine entices the viewer to connect to the Australian landscape and relook at nature in a new way. With this reconnection to nature comes the hope of sustainably and protection, drawing attention to the importance of preserving the native environment as precious and integral .

Lotus pods, electroformed copper, 22 x 8 x 8 cm