The Environmentalist Acacia Longifolia

This original oil painting on canvas, "The Environmentalist (Acacia longifolia)," is a powerful piece from a series of self-portraits exploring the artist's inner world. In this impressionistic work, the figure is depicted with a branch of acacia longifolia, a symbolic representation of deep-seated guilt about the state of the environment.

The artist's technique brings a sense of movement and emotion to the canvas. The use of oil paints creates rich textures and luminous colors, drawing the viewer into the scene. The careful brushstrokes and thoughtful composition invite contemplation on the relationship between the individual and the natural world.

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Adrian Bradbury holds a Master of Fine Art (University of Tasmania, 2022), an Honours degree in Painting (University of Tasmania, 2018), a Bachelor of Health Science (Victoria University, 2008), and a Diploma of Visual Arts (RMIT, 2003)

Bradbury has twice been a finalist in the Waterhouse Natural Science art prize, 2018 and 2016.
His work has featured in Lume, White Horses, The Mercury, The Examiner, The Advocate, and on set of The Gloaming.

Solo exhibition venues include Colville Gallery, Hobart, TAS, Moonah Arts Centre, Moonah, TAS, Schoolhouse Gallery, Rosny, TAS, Maker's Space Gallery, Burnie, TAS, Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart, TAS, Stillwater Gallery, Launceston, TAS, Sawtooth, Launceston TAS, Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, VIC and Dark Horse Experiment, Melbourne, VIC.

​Bradbury is represented by Colville Gallery, Hobart, TAS.