The Spectral Lens:
Curated by Carolyn Craig
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Woodlands, Forest, Life:
David Wong
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PhotoAccess Gallery, Manuka Arts Centre
Exhibition Overview
From an early age, David Wong has loved nature and explored the bushland areas close to his home in Canberra. The work in this exhibition spans a decade, exploring local eucalypt forests as they unfold, moment by moment, day by day, and year by year.
Woodlands, Forests, Life is part of a broader 2022 Eucalypt Australia Dahl Fellowship project which explores the different facets of eucalypt ecosystems – their diversity and uniqueness; their conservation; and the people working to understand, restore and protect them.
Part of the work is drawn from David’s experience working for an environmental NGO at a time when a significant urban development (Ginninderry) was evolving. He has met many passionate volunteers and community members who aim to make a difference in protecting the natural areas that remain.
