The Reflections on Nature exhibition showcases artwork and photography produced in a unique artists-in-residence online program inspired by nature during one of the most challenging periods of Canberra’s history. Reflections on Nature was born into an environment that had been ravaged by fire and drought, memorable hail storm, and then news that the world was closed with the COVID19 pandemic. A group of local artists, naturalists, writers and ecologists decided to form an online community devoted to exploring nature and our responses to it. Artists, journalers, naturalists, ecologists, people from all walks of life who shared a love of the natural world – more than 600 of them – joined the Reflections on Nature Facebook site, and together created a body of work consisting of shared experiences, hope and appreciation. This exhibition presents the photography, nature journaling, artwork, stories and responses which demonstrated first-hand the role of the natural environment in ensuring […]