In my artwork created for this edition of The Hobart Magazine, I aim to portray somebody who embodies these elements of Hobart, while representing a community of young people who are creating a sustainable future. The work has subtle references to native nothofagus gunnii leaves, representing seasonal change. Tree ring patterns in the shirt and subtly in the background reflect passing time and a connection with nature.

I find sustainability to be integral to my practice as an artist. I have been living waste-free for over nine years, which has shaped the way I interact with the world and its environ­ment. My work seeks to explore the importance of reciprocity with local communities and the environment.

I have felt very close to the envi­ronment since I was a small child. I have strong memories of going on bushwalks on kunanyi, asking my botanist father the scientific name of each plant. As an emerging artist, I find the colour pallete of Tasmania and its environment to be vivid and colourful, with the deep blues of the Derwent River interwoven with the oranges and reds of vibrant fungi, native plants and historical buildings in Hobart.