DRIFTW O O D, 2023
Etchings, works on paper
solo exhibition
GALLERYSMITH
40 Porter St,
Prahran Vic 3181
Director: Marita Smith
T +61 3 9008 4592
E marita@gallerysmith.com.au
A piece of driftwood is a vulnerable drifting object travelling across landscapes, ocean currents and no longer connected to its roots. It survives, takes new form, akin to a displaced person, drifting until a new home is found. Paths of migration and displacement occurs on land and in oceans, journeys in search of new beginnings and growth, or due to war, natural disasters and climate. The inspiration for my imagery in each etching and work on paper is drawn from family memories, the natural world, and beautiful pertinent words in poetry and include silhouettes of human figures traversing atmospheric landscapes and sea corals. Each composition a visual narrative for personal contemplation.
– Lisa Sewards 2023
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Marita Smith for the opportunity to be part of Gallerysmith
Chris Van Der Spuy for photographing and documenting artworks
Silvi Glattauer | Baldessin Studio for assistance in creating large scaled etching plates
Eileen Chong for her poetic words of inspiration
Kristen Lang for her poetic words of inspiration