Botanical Extracts by Jo Dyer
Jo Dyer - Botanical Extracts
This series of works explores the theme of belonging through the recurring motif of banksia integrifolia foliage, which is drawn, painted or scraped back into each artwork. Banksia integrifolia, or Coast Banksia is common along Newcastle’s coast and streets and the foliage of this plant is symbolic for me. I planted one of these trees on my birthday in Dad’s garden after he died. This is my sister’s garden now, so it’s where my nephews play.The familiarity of this iconic plant, and seeing it everyday in my neighbourhood, connects me to my own sense of belonging. Having a sense of belonging is something that I realise I actively need to cultivate for myself, and reconnecting to nature and making art are part of this active process for me.
Botanical Extracts by Jo Dyer
Jo Dyer, Cultivating Home, Acrylic and chalk pastel on canvas, Framed in Ash, 43cm x 43cm.
The Corner Store Gallery, Orange NSW.
Jo Dyer, Coast Banksia II, Acrylic and chalk pastel on canvas, Framed in Ash, 63cm x 63cm.
The Corner Store Gallery, Orange NSW.
Jo Dyer, Sprigs in a Pink Place, Acrylic and chalk pastel on panel, 40cm x 40cm.
The Corner Store Gallery, Orange NSW.