Year: 2025

Description: This artwork, titled Australian National V, juxtaposes national identity with native wildlife through a visually striking repetitive pattern. It features multiple stylized silhouettes of cockatoos - iconic Australian birds - arranged in diagonal rows across a dark background. The cockatoos are rendered in a pixelated pattern reminiscent of pop art or silk screen printing, with yellow crests highlighting their distinctive shape. At the bottom center of the piece embodied the Australian flag, creating a symbolic connection between the nation’s official emblem and its rich natural heritage. The repetition of the cockatoo motif suggests themes of identity, resilience, and the ever-present relationship between Australia’s wildlife and its cultural identity. This artwork may invite viewers to reflect on how national symbols extend beyond formal emblems to embrace the land’s native species and environment.