Hover Ed. 1 of 20

This portrait is one of a series of charcoal drawings inspired by the spectacular staghorn ferns growing around Central Station on K'gari, (Fraser Island). I drew it without its host tree to better show its impressive form, in particular the luxuriant fronds cascading like baroque arabesques. In doing so, it has taken on an other-worldly appearance, hovering in space.

The strong, sculptural quality of the subject make it a striking work, that would enhance and complement both traditional and contemporary decor.

For added impact, 'Hover' may be exhibited alongside companion pieces 'Undaunted'and 'On the Shoulders of Giants'.

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Jan is a multidisciplinary, environmentally focussed Sydney artist, whose wide-ranging practice includes drawing, painting, print- and photomedia, and animation.

She exhibits with the eco-arts collective, the Tree Veneration Society, a group devoted to honouring, protecting and promoting trees and the natural environment. As a keen bushwalker, much of her current work involves detailed studies of Australian plants, especially those found in sheltered nooks and crannies of the forest. Close observation and careful drawing are central to her practice. This allows time to discover the beauty and complexity of the subject, and find wonder in both the natural world and the everyday.