Nicola Hooper

Artwork title: Space Invaders and Morris willow

Medium: Paper cut watercolour, gouache and wire

Size: 70 cm x 46 cm

Price: $3,000

About the Artwork

Space Invaders and Morris Willows explores the introduction of invasive species to Tasmania, primarily for their aesthetic allure. These species, including Willows, poisonous Oleander, Blue Periwinkle, and Ragwort, along with some birds and insects, have caused significant ecological damage. Their introduction coincided with the decorative prominence of the era of Victorian wallpapers. However, these species although beautiful are detrimental to our native species and ecology. This work prompts us to reflect on the balance between aesthetics and the preservation of our delicate ecosystem. It poses the question: are our native ecology and species more inherently beautiful than the ‘invaders’?

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About the Artist

Nicola Hooper is a Meajin (Brisbane)/Logan-based artist/printmaker. She completed a Doctorate in Visual Arts from QCA Griffith University in 2019 and has exhibited extensively. Hoopers subversive work explores humans relationships with the natural world. Her Zoonoses exhibition is currently touring 12 venues nationally.