British-born, Sydney-based artist Nicola Woodcock’s botanical studies are unpretentious and contemporary depictions of native flora with the viewer finding comfort in the familiar motifs of the Australian Bush.
From otherworldly banksias to a soft profusion of flannel flowers, Woodcock’s contemporary paintings shine new light on the familiar forms of the bush. The artist considers her painting practice a place of quietude and delight: “Delving into the exploration of Australian native botanicals serves as a soothing and perpetual wellspring of delight and solace. Amidst the global tumult, these indigenous flora offer a sanctuary.”
Nicola Woodcock, Spring Kangaroo Paw, 2023, oil pastel on timber, Tasmanian Oak frame, 63 x 63cm. Courtesy the artist and Michael Reid Northern Beaches, Sydney
Michael Reid Northern Beaches
1 to 25 November 2023
Sydney
