Mangrove 1

I hope to capture the spirit of the Australian landscape and share my experience of the natural world through my artwork. I believe that while spending time in nature we become aware of our own small place in the world, bringing a little perspective into our lives.
‘Mangrove 1’ captures the graceful form of a solitary mangrove standing quietly at the mouth of an estuary. Rendered in flattened perspective and quiet tones of indigo blue and muted green, the composition invites a meditative stillness.
This work reflects my ongoing fascination with the in-between spaces in nature. The influence of Japanese woodblock prints can be felt in the pared-back forms, strong silhouettes, and rhythmic sense of balance.

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Karyn Fendley is a landscape artist based in Byron Bay in northern New South Wales, Australia.
Her artwork explores how we remember places we have visited, using simple yet evocative imagery to capture their essence.
Sumptuous, dramatic colour and flattened perspectives are hallmarks of her distinctive style, inviting viewers to experience familiar landscapes through a fresh, contemplative lens.
Recent series focus on the diverse environments of northern New South Wales and South East Queensland, including the coastal heathlands and serene lakes of Arakwal, Bundjalung, and Yuraygir National Parks, and the ancient, weathered granite formations of Bald Rock and Girraween National Parks near Tenterfield.