RAWNIE PARSONS-LOCK

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My work embodies an ongoing search for connection and dialogue with nature, in a world where nature’s movement is often constrained. Amongst many, I draw inspiration from environmental philosopher Glenn Albrecht (2011), who envisions a new era following the Anthropocene, in which humans, nature, and technology coexist in harmony: the Symbiocene. In this era, the focus will be on relationships and interconnectedness between all living beings.
 
Since graduating, I have collaborated (among many other elements)  with the wind - an elusive, timeless element that moves freely across the landscape. Using a specially designed instrument, I allow the wind to create drawings. After reviewing the drawings, I incorporate the unique shapes that emerge into my paintings. I see this partnership with the wind as a metaphor for how we must learn to live in harmony with nature. This deep connection with the natural world is also reflected in my use of materials. I use homemade egg-tempera, natural pigments, and biodegradable materials, further enhancing the organic essence of my work.