Wrinkles

Pastel on Canson paper (Sold)

 47 cm W x 66 cm H
“Wrinkles” lives in the Daintree in far north Queensland, along with other Southern Cassowaries, (Casuarius casuarius). They are an icon of tourism in this area, but sadly are now endangered due to habitat loss, and threats from motor vehicles, dog packs, feral pigs and disease. Cassowaries are integral for the health of our Tropical rainforests due to seed dispersal of between 70 to 100 plant species. It is vital that this bird’s unique future is secured. Cassowaries have striking colours and “helmets” known as casques and I hoped to give homage to this in my pastel rendition.