Bronte O'Shannessy

@choose2bkind_

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A moth that flew to the light

only to become caught in the woven cobwebs

altered her direction

Like the arms of the trees

Only to cocoon its self

Become again

And again

Alike Water

Bronte O’Shannessy is a multidisciplinary artist who grew up on the south coast of Sydney. Surrounded by beautiful Australian landscapes, Bronte has continually engaged with the practice of art, taking inspiration from the beaches, creeks and reserves where she finds a sense of natural curiosity and belonging. To immerse the body or mind into the surroundings allows for her practice to develop further her understanding of the experience life conjures. Bronte’s work creates metaphysical links between the natural world and consciousness.

With a focus on objects, poetry and intimate, sensory experiences, Bronte’s work invites viewers to engage with the natural world's beauty and complexity, encouraging a deeper understanding of what it means to belong to this earth.  Using materials that have been gifted to her, found or hold a sense of tactility, her creations—ranging from abstract paintings to woven sculptures—serve as a celebration of ecological interconnectedness.

View the work: Building 24 Level 1, First Floor Gallery