Nic Mason - Artist Statement 2019
My art practice is anchored in my science background within the conservation and land management field.
I value working within interdisciplinary projects such as the Art of Threatened Species project, a current collaboration with Orana Arts and the Office of Environment and Heritage. My research process includes fieldwork with specialists such as at a threatened brush-tailed rock-wallaby population site and going behind the scenes at the Australian Museum.
My current work investigates: how can still life become a discursive stratagem for the predicament of Australia’s threatened species? These investigations are being buoyed through my current Honours Year studies at University of New South Wales, Art & Design (COFA).
In the studio with guidance by pawed Nim, I set up still life scenarios, where I use painting, drawing and sculpture which all inform each other.
I am interested in the possibilities of enticing new ways of thinking through connection and engagement with art.
I value working within interdisciplinary projects such as the Art of Threatened Species project, a current collaboration with Orana Arts and the Office of Environment and Heritage. My research process includes fieldwork with specialists such as at a threatened brush-tailed rock-wallaby population site and going behind the scenes at the Australian Museum.
My current work investigates: how can still life become a discursive stratagem for the predicament of Australia’s threatened species? These investigations are being buoyed through my current Honours Year studies at University of New South Wales, Art & Design (COFA).
In the studio with guidance by pawed Nim, I set up still life scenarios, where I use painting, drawing and sculpture which all inform each other.
I am interested in the possibilities of enticing new ways of thinking through connection and engagement with art.
