Beneath the Gum Leaf by Piper Gilson focuses on connection to country while symbolizing cleansing and healing.
This piece represents the fresh leaves that are burned in traditional smoking ceremonies to heal and cleanse. Inspired by this tradition that sweeps away negative energy and ensures visitors are culturally safe on Wadawurrung Country, alongside culinary factors.
A branch of Gum leaf has been painted with acrylic paint while raised with gesso accents, including the gumnuts which visually brings this piece to life.
I have a deep connection to capture a viewer by the physicality of my artwork, via incorporating textile methods, I represent country with hand stitched yarn onto the canvas. Illustrating country is thriving beneath the Gum Leaf.
