SEONG CHO | Terrestrial Symphony VIII

Terrestrial Symphony VIII is an abstract expression of the sensory experience of being in the ancient Australian Gondwana rainforests. Tangled vines, damp moss, knotty undergrowth and twisting tree trunks are suggested by thick lines and busy textures. The artist bound together brushes made from twigs and leaves, painting with them onto her uncut woodblocks, then meticulously carving out the unpainted wood to produce a highly complex printing block. “The large scale represents the hypnotising endlessness of the forest, the sense of movement and symphony of sounds that echo and allow the visitor to escape from reality,” says Cho. “I wanted to convey the beauty of our natural environment and the importance of protection from commercial, industrial and climate-related destruction.”