Nature Foundation is an apolitical not-for-profit foundation that invests in conserving, restoring and protecting Australian landscapes, flora and fauna to ensure their survival for future generations.
Nature Foundation has considerable experience in managing land for conservation and owns and manages nine nature reserves totalling over 500,000 hectares. Two of these reserves are Witchelina (441,000 hectares in the far north of South Australia) and Hiltaba (78,000 hectares in the far west of South Australia). Both are former pastoral properties in remote outback regions.
Founded in 2019, Nature Foundation's Artist Residency Program offers artists with a professional profile the opportunity to spend up to two weeks at either Witchelina or Hiltaba Nature Reserves.
The 2024 program saw a diverse group of artists selected, including mixed-media artist Mary Pulford from Adelaide, the Adelaide-based couple Tim Thomson and Rosana Cohen (a bronze sculptor and ceramicist, respectively), and Georgina Sambell from Victoria who has produced a range of oil and watercolour paintings. Each artist brings a unique perspective and is deeply inspired by nature's various forms.
During their stay at the remote reserves, the artists delve into the heart of nature, drawing inspiration from its myriad forms. Their work is a vivid reflection of the environments they've observed, and the connections they draw between nature conservation and nature-based art are truly inspiring.
The diverse artwork created as part of this year's residencies is showcased in the Nature's Foundations 3 exhibition at the Pepper Street Arts Centre. The exhibition will be on display from 4 October to 8 November 2024.
Registrations are required for the launch event. For details and registration please visit: https://www.naturefoundation.org.au/events
Image credit: Georgina Sambell, The Chimney, Watercolour
