A drawing project exploring the reimagined grassland that once existed in the western suburbs of Adelaide.

In July & August 2020, I led local community members on a drawing project to reimagine grasslands that once existed in Adelaide’s western suburbs. This project is part of my long term project - Memorial for Forgotten Plants - which explores new works in response to the original plants and landscapes of the Adelaide Plains. This chapter of the project started at the beginning of the COVID-19 lock-down in March 2020 when I began drawing the long list of plants with my children and people who joined along with me on Instagram.

I have expanded this project with help from the City of Charles Sturt to community members in the council area by offering a series of eight workshops to join me create new work. This iteration of the project will explore the once dominant spear grass and Wallaby grass grassland of western Adelaide. Artworks created during the workshops will be featured on this website as a virtual exhibition, which will grow as workshops are held and works develop. There is also a DIY activity on the website, which participants can do from home and send me their artworks for inclusion.

Supported by City of Charles Sturt Place Makers Grant