Life Beyond Decay

Life Beyond Decay shows a tree that is old and broken down, however, it can still support life. Animals utilise everything in their environment. The lorikeet has found a sanctuary within an old tree which in turn brings beauty and life back to something dead. A single sheet of paper has been hand cut using a fine point blade. A section of paper is painted with acrylic paint to bring a pop of colour.
Artwork will come framed between 2 pieces of glass in a box frame to cast a shadow on the intricate detail. The frame is a unique, sustainable, recycled wood frame.
This piece is completely unique and cannot be exactly replicated. My work is created this way as each individual animal is unique.

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My two passions in life are animals and art. I am a qualified Wildlife Scientist and work in the field of animal conservation. I have no formal qualifications in the arts but have pursued my passion for art my whole life. I focus on creating artworks of wildlife as it gives me a chance to help spread awareness of the struggle our wildlife face, especially from climate change. There is a beauty in nature that people often take for granted and I try to express this beauty in my artwork. I have experimented with many different art forms; however, papercutting is the one I enjoy the most. I enjoy creating works on paper as the medium itself is fragile just like our ecosystem. It takes time and patience to cut out each individual piece. I become immersed in my art and forget about all other worries.