In Their Element (little penguins) Tasmanian Embracing moments of stillness amid

Embracing moments of stillness amid the chaos

Original painting

the layered abstract works often incorporate found materials and stitch

depending on the time of day

she paints them unfolded to explore how a flat surface can suggest three-dimensional form

In Their Element (little penguins) Tasmanian Embracing moments of stillness amidRachel Harris Colour pencil 45 55cm 2024 I first met Rachel Harris through a drawing academy we both attended alongside Bonny Snowdon, and later reconnected as fellow finalists in the Henry Jones Art Prize where a real mutual respect for each others practice quickly formed. Based in Hobart, Tasmania, Rachel creates exquisitely detailed coloured pencil drawings of native birds, animals, and the occasional beloved pet. Her work is incredibly precise yet