Illusion of Control

This artwork, Illusion of Control, was inspired by and is an emotional response to the bushfires and covid 19. The woman in period costume represents our vulnerability and the illusion of control that humans think we have over the environment. The environment is wild and free and we don’t have the power that we think we have. We should respect it and be in awe of it and somewhat afraid. We fail to respect it at our own peril.

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Julia is a self-taught artist from the North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Apart from studying art in High School and doing the odd short course in art, she has developed her artistic skill through the solo practice of art. She has a particular interest in Australian landscapes (gum trees in particular) and also in portraiture. She has had a number of formal art exhibitions including two exhibitions at the Fitzroy Gallery in Fitzroy, Melbourne and an exhibition at the business of a major law firm (at all of which she has sold a large number of works). She has sold works interstate and also internationally through social media networks.