Inspiration: On a visit to the farm as the days grew shorter, I had the pleasure of seeing all the Gypsy Cob foals playing and galloping around in the sunset. Not everything can be portrayed with a picture, some moments are better enjoyed freely rather than trying to capture them. When the young hearts took a second to rest and check in with Mum, I had the privilege to watch a tender moment in the fading light. 

A lovely thank you to King Valley Clydesdales and Gypsy Cob for an adventure close to home. 

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.