Spring in Kinchega

I have depicted part of the Kinchega National Park (NSW Australia) landscape in a way that amplifies the local colours, textures and flora diversity. Within that context I have used abstract styles and techniques to celebrate nature’s resilience. and its ability to quickly reshape its character and delight.
I have specifically used the waterway to portray the aboriginal spirituality of the Barkindji people whose presence goes back more than 10,000 years, and who used the associated waterways as important sources of food.
The images have been assembled through direct observation and subsequent recollections. To enhance the abstract interpretations, I have used a specific flower - the yellow and lilac Menindee Nightshade - to introduce the park’s floral beauty.
Through this work I hope to encourage exploration of the park’s luscious tranquility and its compelling aboriginal history.

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I have been a member of the Eramboo Artist Environment in the northern suburbs of Sydney since 2019.
Primarily using acrylic and mixed media, Ross works mainly with Geometric and Landscape Abstractions as well as creating Social Messaging artworks. I look to re-express both mundane and complex concepts and create images that will have viewers linger, explore and debate.
I am curious and take artistic risk, often experimenting with non-traditional materials and methods. I use both acrylic and enamel with the latter sometimes in spray form. I intertwine pen, ink and pencil where this adds detail, clarity or another layer for viewer speculation. I work on canvas, board and different types of paper and usually work on 3 or 4 pieces at the same time.
Finalist in the 2023 London Art Biennale with my work "Celebration". This work has been subsequently acquired by the Elton Johns AIDS Foundation.
Winner of 2 International Art Awards in the USA, in 2022 and 2023.