HEAP 23 Artist Entry
Artist Name:
Corenne Earl
Title:
Bird of Warning
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Materials:
watercolour, pencil, soft pastels
Dimensions:
46 x 48
Category:
Works on Paper / Photomedia
Drawing inspiration from Sidney Nolan the work explores the tension between perception and reality through a surreal, symbolic landscape. The blindfolded figure represents a state of imposed or chosen ignorance, suggesting a disconnection from the surrounding environment. Despite this, the figure is embedded within nature, their body blending into mountains and terrain, hinting at an inseparable relationship between humanity and the natural world. The birds act as observers and messengers, embodying freedom, awareness, and spiritual presence. One bird appears almost mechanical or altered, introducing themes of intrusion, or imbalance. Subtle elements like the halo, matchsticks and abstract symbols suggest questions of morality, consciousness, and higher awareness. Overall, the piece reflects on how humans navigate a complex world while limited by perception, and how nature persists, adapts, and responds to those limitations.
