We're inspired by nature...
Southern Forest Arts is an award-winning 'not for profit' cultural organisation based in the small Western Australian town of Northcliffe.
We are inspired by the diverse beauty of the ancient forests that surround us, and the ingenuity and character of the individuals and community that live beneath the canopy.
We explore, celebrate and promote our local identity with imagination and heart through three main activities:
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We also host occasional skill development workshops and other art related events.
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Gold Leafing a Tree
Thomas Heidt, an artist based in Australind, has made several visits to Northcliffe over the past few months exploring the area and meeting Southern Forest Arts committee members in preparation for the sculpture he will create later in the year. He hopes to find a dead tree with an interesting shape, relocate it near the trail and then completely cover it in gold leaf. The work will take many weeks to complete.
During this time, we hope people will visit Thomas along the trail and watch his work as it develops. Normal entry fees to the trail will not apply for local residents. Thomas will also install a small exhibition in the Painted Tree Gallery during his stay of some past and present works providing further insight into his creative practice.
Can you help us find the tree Thomas is looking for?
- Ideally, the tree needs to be:
- dead
- still standing
- Jarrah
- 5-6 metres high
- in an easily accessible location (eg in a paddock with few other trees around, few steep inclines, not too far from town etc)
- an interesting form
The following images may give you an idea of the forms that interest Thomas and perhaps trigger your memory of a tree you have seen that could be just the one he seeks.
Phone Fiona on 97766439 or email info@southernforestarts.com.au if you think you can help.