Tigertail Dragonfly Ed. 6 of 8

This hand printed solar plate etching is a variable edition print featuring a tigertail dragonfly resting on gum leaves. The edition is variable in that the background colouring differs between prints. The background is created using the viscosity inking technique, in which different inks repel each other to create unique patterns.

The edition is limited to only eight prints, each created on 300 gsm Hahnemühle paper, 19 x 27 cm, unframed.

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I'm a printmaker, my work focuses on the natural patterns and intricate details found amongst Australia’s unique fauna, flora and ecosystems. I use various printmaking techniques to create finely detailed studies of my subjects, often within abstracted, multi-layered settings that reflect the habitats and environments of each subject.

I started my printmaking journey more than a decade ago as a way to record my observations during fieldwork in remote areas (I have a professional background in archaeology, palaeo-ecology and science communication). My inspiration is drawn from years of travel and research across Australia’s diverse landscapes, as well as from local volunteering activities. My current focus on the Canberra region and surrounding high country, and on its threatened species in particular, invites you to stop, focus on, and appreciate elements easily overlooked within the landscape – a flowering bud, a blur of feathers, or a finely flaked stone tool hidden amongst the leaf litter.