Grace McConachy

Oberon High School, VCE Art Creative Practice

Transition 2024
mixed media on canvas

Artist statement:

Transition follows a story of loss and how this impacts our identity and connection with the unique Australian environments that surround us. The naturally beautiful and diverse bush and coastal landscapes that I have grown up with along the Geelong, Surf Coast, and Golden Plains areas are being reduced each year due to rapid urbanisation and development. Through my artwork, I urge the audience to consider the impact that environmental loss has not only on our ecosystems but on our identities and experiences.