Standing in cold water, feeling warmth

Standing in cold water, feeling warmth, 2024
120 x 120cm acrylic, wax pastel on polycotton
Framed in American ash

“Aisling Beach Rockpool in Eden NSW, became a memorable stop on our family road trip. Climbing over large purple rocks, our daughter Audrey causing mischief in the sand, followed by our spontaneous decision to strip down and jump in the water on a freezing autumn day. I stood in icy turquoise water, baby in my belly and watched my husband wade over to the cave like wall with a fascinated toddler. Taking in every detail of the dramatic pink cliff features that felt other worldly. Even as Audrey started to panic with her body going numb, my heart felt full and warm.”