As I gazed across to the Darwin horizon from my twelfth floor Parap apartment—taking in the amazing sunrises and sunsets—I was transported back to my home in Ireland, thousands of kilometres away and in the other earthly hemisphere.
But so inspired by the beautiful Botanical Gardens, iconic Northern Territory thunderstorms, and the sumptuous view of Pee Wee’s Restaurant at East Point, I found myself trying to capture those scenic view on canvas; I hope you like the aesthetic results.

‘Ways of Seeing: Miya/Significant Plants – Beginnings’ showcases works from five culturally diverse, female artists – Glynis Lee, Angelina Lewis, Juwayning Lorraine Williams, Linda Yarrowin, Nena Zanos - created during a printmaking project at Wagait Beach. Artworks reflect each artist’s personal connection to chosen plants. Accompanying stories and video communicate cultural knowledge.

The viewer is exposed to obscurities of the universe including artwork, ‘Solar Flare’ depicting a solar explosion also, ‘Meteor Shower’ and ‘Supernova’. Energy and passion are radiating from the paintings, highlighting intensity. In contrast, ‘The Wormhole’ and ‘Galaxy’s Breath’ depict the timelessness and constancy of galaxies and the beyond.