Harvest-time: ‘Forces of nature’
Meg Noack
510mm x 370mm /
Works on Paper
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Contending with the forces of nature is a daily rural reality. Sun, rain, fire; all descend upon us in unpredictable ways. Too much sunshine and too little rain leaves a parched earth. Too much rain creates black soil quagmires making it impossible to harvest. The risk of a fire creates an ever-present, undercurrent of fear. At harvest time, an additional powerful and destructive force descends from above; a force with feathers, claws and a super-strong beak.
Curator’s Comment
This work is well-presented and reveals an engaging composition which focuses on the individual character of the bird. To enhance the work, you could further leverage the use of selective details in the flowers. An example that works well is where the foreground leaves/stems are rendered in more detail comparative to the implied background plants. This approach is particularly effective in creating depth and visual interest.
About the artist
As Meg Noak drives from the Bunyas into town, she notices the rural cycle of life. Planting. Growing. Ripening. Harvesting. Before her eyes, it is clear that much can go wrong. Forces of nature are a reality. These forces are beyond human control. Success becomes more than dollars. Success is learning to cope with nature’s unexpected, challenging surprises.