“Neighbourhood” reflects my practice as a forager-artist in Newcastle, NSW, capturing the ecological ‘neighbourhood’ of my suburban surroundings.

Painted atop a base of mineral pigment sourced from a local park, it highlights both native and introduced species that accompany me on my foraging trips.

Often disregarded or seen as pests, these creatures bring me comfort—their presence a quiet reminder that I’m home. In this way, they connect me not only to place but to the shared experience of others who live in my community.