How does the bowerbird know to find and curate his artful collection of blue objects? It's one of the most magical things to stumble across in the Australian bush. He knows when to make the bower, arrange all his blue things, then when its just right he'll pop out and dance on his blue stage to attract a mate, in fact she's already watching, half hidden.
Over many months, Naomi builds up a collection a her blue finds from walks along the coastal bushland near her home, until she has enough to create a bowerbird artwork. The blue objects on the canvas were collected from July 2024 to June 2025. It takes roughly a year to collect the right amount. The birds also use natural objects such as berries, feathers and beetles, but they are very resourceful and even steal pegs of clotheslines for their bounty.
'I've been lucky enough to find several bowerbird displays in the bush near my home, and each one has made me gasp out loud. It's such a privilege to witness nature's raw beauty and ingenuity. I have played with the scale in this artwork, making the bounty of blue objects seem large compared to the bower bird. I imagine he believes the collection is more important than he is, because it means continuing his bloodline, and species.'
The work is also a statement about plastics and sustainability. These items will take years to break down, a reminder to think twice about our purchasing habits and our rubbish disposal and recycling.
- Full signature on front
- Artwork title, date and full signature on the back
- Comes with signed Certificate of Authenticity
- The painting is on a stretched canvas, ready to hang
- The sides are painted, looks great unframed, or select a frame of your choice.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Naomi is a Figurative Abstract artist creating thick joyous botanicals, wild seascapes and emotive landscapes, painted in and around her Eurobodalla Coast studio. Her highly-collectable, vibrant paintings have won numerous awards. She has entered some of Australia’s most coveted art prizes. Her works are in local, national and international collections, as seen on 'Selling Houses Australia'. Crowther’s beautiful work creates a charming and relaxed atmosphere to any room, filling the need for original, nature inspired artworks that provide a sophisticated image.
'I love translating the colours and forms of the natural world onto canvas. It gives me incredible joy to bring this sense of connection with nature into people's homes, and to hear back about how my paintings bring such a richness to my collectors daily lives.'
Finalist - Alchemy Gallery 2025
Finalist - Hills Grammar Art Prize
Finalist - National Capital Art Prize
Major Australian Government and Corporate Acquisitions
Former illustrator and writer for Australian Home Beautiful Magazine
Brunei exhibition sponsored by Austrade
As seen on 'Selling Houses Australia'
ANU School of Art, RMIT School of Design
Collector Love: ‘Naomi’s painting is perfect for my home. Its beauty is found in the textures and the intricacy of detail.’ - Sue, Canberra.
Room settings are a guide, please check measurements to be sure of the sizes.