Listening to the Land

$660.00

This Western Australian landscape painting captures the ancient red gorges and still waterholes of Karijini National Park in the Pilbara region. Inspired by the rugged terrain surrounding Fern Pool, the artwork reflects iron-rich earth, layered rock formations, and the enduring character of one of Australia’s most remarkable inland landscapes.

A lone gum tree stands in iron-rich soil, its pale trunk contrasting against the deep red walls of the gorge. Bands of ancient rock are intersected by pale mineral seams, tracing patterns through exposed strata shaped over millions of years. Below the rim, a quiet waterhole rests in shadow, bordered by stone worn smooth through time. Heat settles across the landscape beneath the vast Pilbara sky, where rock, scrub, and water exist in striking balance.

Karijini National Park lies within the traditional lands of the Banyjima, Kurrama, and Innawonga peoples, whose connection to this country extends across countless generations. The gorges, waterholes, and surrounding landscapes remain places of deep cultural significance, where stories, law, and connection to Country are embedded within the land itself.

Interested in a print of this artwork? Visit our Print Options page to submit an enquiry.

This Western Australian landscape painting captures the ancient red gorges and still waterholes of Karijini National Park in the Pilbara region. Inspired by the rugged terrain surrounding Fern Pool, the artwork reflects iron-rich earth, layered rock formations, and the enduring character of one of Australia’s most remarkable inland landscapes.

A lone gum tree stands in iron-rich soil, its pale trunk contrasting against the deep red walls of the gorge. Bands of ancient rock are intersected by pale mineral seams, tracing patterns through exposed strata shaped over millions of years. Below the rim, a quiet waterhole rests in shadow, bordered by stone worn smooth through time. Heat settles across the landscape beneath the vast Pilbara sky, where rock, scrub, and water exist in striking balance.

Karijini National Park lies within the traditional lands of the Banyjima, Kurrama, and Innawonga peoples, whose connection to this country extends across countless generations. The gorges, waterholes, and surrounding landscapes remain places of deep cultural significance, where stories, law, and connection to Country are embedded within the land itself.

Interested in a print of this artwork? Visit our Print Options page to submit an enquiry.

This artwork is executed in acrylic on stretched canvas and is supplied ready to hang. The canvas is professionally stretched over timber stretcher bars and finished with painted edges for display without framing.

Painting size 508mm × 404mm × 14mm

This artwork may be finished according to the buyer’s preference. Framing services can be arranged on enquiry.

In situ images are for illustrative purposes only, and the final appearance may vary, depending on lighting and display conditions.

All original artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity.


Enquiries regarding this artwork are welcome via the button below.