Inspiration: True royalty of the southern sky, our Wedge-tailed Eagles have such majesty in their presences. It really feels like an honour to come across one in person, though they are usually soaring through the clouds. When they do land and close enough to get a photo, that very moment is one that stays with you forever.

Artworks by Maegan Oberhardt highlight many species of wildlife native to Australia. This piece forms part of a collection of artwork that expands environments, composition, and the use of compatible media within the piece. The primary connection within her art is in the technique. It is man-made fire burning paper (which is a by-product of trees). This comments on the conflict between man and nature. The result of that conflict is that most wild species are directly impacted by man’s carbon footprint.

This series has used heat, carbon and soot to achieve the variety of charcoal greys present in the finished artwork.