We are delighted to present a solo show titled, Alchemical Gardening by prominent Australian artist, Janet Laurence. Alchemical Gardening, the title of the latest body of work encapsulates Laurence’s method of transforming natural elements into art that speaks to both the physical and the metaphysical. The term "alchemy" evokes the ancient practice of transforming materials, symbolise a quest for deeper connection with nature and enlightenment. Drawing on knowledge of botanical and ecological systems, Laurence transforms familiar natural forms—plants, minerals, and organic materials—into breathtaking new artworks and sculptural installations, that are both informative and evocative, illuminating the delicate balance of our ecosystem. Laurence’s artworks are imbued with a sense of poetry, where the visual language of plants and natural forms becomes a medium for expressing deeper environmental and philosophical themes, recognising the interconnectedness of all living things. Presenting an immersive installation which serves as a catalyst for personal and collective contemplation. A key element of Laurence’s artworks is the use of transparency and layering. By incorporating glass, resin, and other translucent materials, she creates ethereal environments that allow light and shadow to play across the surfaces, evoking a sense of impermanence and fluidity of time and space. Exhibition dates: July 4- August 17 2024 For enquiries please contact [email protected] JANET LAURENCE Planetary Gardening from the Terrestrial to the Celestial, 2024 Duraclear on shinkalite acrylic, shellac 100 x 310 x 10 cm JANET LAURENCE Celestial, Salt, Sea, 2024 Duraclear on shinkalite acrylic, oil and pigments 100 x 240 x 10 cm JANET LAURENCE Garden for Mondrien, 2024 Slumped glass, sulphur, botanical and geological specimens, dye-sublimation print on aluminium 60 x 45 cm