High Country is a meditation on the vast, elevated plains of North-East Victoria. This work moves away from traditional literalism to capture the specific atmosphere of the alpine environment—where the air feels thinner and the light more diffused.
Built through a patient process of layering oil paint with cold wax, the surface has been worked and reworked to mimic the weathered textures of the high plains. The matte, low-sheen finish of the wax invites a slow viewing experience, allowing the viewer to absorb the subtle tonal shifts and the 'buzz' of light that emerges from the layered glazes. It is an exploration of the quiet endurance found in these exposed, ancient landscapes.
 
42cm x 40cm Oil and wax on board