Elizabeth Banfieldleaf portrait 3 2022linocut, kozo tissue and thread; edition 2/6Courtesy of the artist© the artist

Elizabeth Banfield
leaf portrait 3 2022
linocut, kozo tissue and thread; edition 2/6
Courtesy of the artist
© the artist

Elizabeth Banfieldleaf portrait 3 2022linocut, kozo tissue and thread; edition 2/6Courtesy of the artist© the artist

Elizabeth Banfield
leaf portrait 3 2022
linocut, kozo tissue and thread; edition 2/6
Courtesy of the artist
© the artist

Elizabeth Banfield

leaf portrait 3 2022
linocut, kozo tissue and thread; edition 2/6
Courtesy of the artist

 

Artist statement:

Most of my portraits are based on leaves that have fallen from Eucalyptus regnans trees near my home.

A leaf, such as this one from an early stage of the tree’s growth, can show and represent the many marks of a life lived, as well as any intermittent attempts at self-care.

(Twice actual size, Eucalyptus regnans leaf, collected after the June 2021 storm event, Dandenong Ranges)

Geelong Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which the Gallery and its collections are located, the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to all Elders, past, present and emerging.