Jorji Gardener

Etchings, Drypoint and Photopolymer

2010-2021

Etchings, Drypoint and Photopolymer

This print was inspired by the Japanese Woodblock stye prints and some lovely Chiyogami papers. This is an edition with each set of pyjamas a different colour and pattern, mainly in blues, pinks and reds.

The Cat's Pyjamas

Stints are the smallest of the migratory waders, barely the size of a sparrow. Tiny and slender “peep” of inland and coastal wetlands, where it is often found in well-vegetated areas such as fields and flooded meadows.
This print was made to support the overwintering project raising awareness of the plight of our migratory bird life.
A group of Stints are collectively known as a "Spell" of Stints... as this fellow is wading about solo perhaps he could be called a charm ?

Long Journey

Carrots in flower are one of my all-time favourites in the garden. Also good to attract beneficial insects these large umbels provide a visual joy for many months.

Seeds of Change

I had originally planned to showcase the Azure Kingfisher but … too late, we have already lost that species in SA. Being migratory these birds require large tracts of land, and watercourses to support them. Here I have alluded to the illuminated manuscripts highlighting the sacred and precious environment we share. And on finishing the print, what a great satisfaction it was to first hear and then see a pair flying and swooping about in our local Stringybark forest!

Sacred Kingfisher

This whimsical piece reinterprets the tale of Peter Rabbit, imagining him living in harmony with Beatrix Potter’s notorious farmer, who has made significant lifestyle changes. It playfully explores themes of mindfulness and coexistence within this classic narrative.

Mr Mc Gregor’s Transformation

This artwork examines the concept of tree rings as a reflection of both time and place, to capture the past as a memory, where family connections and the tapestry of our lives are intricately woven together.

Cut from the Same Wood

Spoonbills are some of the most elegant birds. These were drawn while artist in residence at Cleland Wildlife Park

Spoonbills

Status: In Transit

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