Walking outside the gorge at Illara (Tempe Downs stn N.T.) I was struck by the beautiful colour contrasts between the glowing red rock-face in the distance, and a foreground of bleached white summer grasses. I made some drawings on the spot. Since then I've developed a number of paintings emphasising this beautiful and somewhat otherworldly landscape. I've sanded back layers of acrylic, and reapplied translucent layers on top to capture the harsh climate this area endures.