Natasha Bieniek

The union 2022
oil on gold-mirror dibond
Courtesy of the artist and Jan Murphy Gallery, Brisbane

Artist statement:

I’ve painted inner-city gardens for over a decade. These green spaces are imperative to our physical and mental wellbeing and offer respite from the daily rituals of our busy, work-oriented lives. Through both subject and materiality, I’m interested in reflecting the relationship between people and nature within an urban context.

I’ve painted directly onto dibond, an aluminium composite panel commonly used for architectural or industrial purposes. Its glossy, sleek appearance resembles a technological device or screen which echoes my interest in present-day image trends. As a culture, we are obsessed with recording and documenting our surroundings. Our phones have become an extension of ourselves and as a result, we often experience our environment through screens. My intention is to create a moment to reflect and connect with nature through a present-day lens.