Title: Protective Layer Category: Emerging Artist Dimensions (cm): 42h x 30w Medium: Watercolour On 300gsm Paper Statement: "Trees play an important role in a complex and biologically diverse ecosystem in both the built and natural environments. Trees inspire humans in diverse ways through the connection with nature, the cycles of the seasons, breathing oxygen into the environment, and being observers of time.The development of the built environment promotes the protection of the Adelaide Park Lands. Trees reinforce their importance in the current climate and inspire the need for them to be protected. A tree's bark is its protective layer, which shields the inner workings of

Title: The strength of Small Things Category: General Dimensions (cm): 37h x 30w x 2d Medium: Spray Paint On Wood With Metal Chainmaile Statement: This work is a statement about our relationship with nature and the changes we need to make to protect it.

Title: Native Oppression Category: General Dimensions (cm): 110h x 41w x 11d Medium: Bronze Statement: "For over 26years, every one of my sculptures was inspired directly from nature. My sculptures of abstract human figures are magnified replications of delicate twigs I have collected along my many walks throughout Park Lands. The use of twigs and sticks found in nature allows me to create sculptures that have a connection to the earth and the environment. The organic shapes and textures of the twigs add to the natural feel of the sculptures, making them seem like a part of the environment. This connection to nature is what

Title: Winter in the Veale Gardens on walyu yarta root ground Category: General Dimensions (cm): 29h x 47w Medium: Graphite Pencil On Acid Free Cartridge Paper Statement: Walyu Yarta {root} ground is the Kaurna name for the Veale Gardens site.Built in 1963 by Bill Veale who was inspired with a new vision for transforming Adelaide Park Lands into a series of landscape gardens after an overseas study tour. The Veale Gardens exhibits the serpentine style canal through the centre, another connection to the dreaming in indigenous society. Additional Artists: Johannnus Paulus Gysbert

Title: Bonython Park, Tulya Wardli Category: General Dimensions (cm): 104h x 104w x 5d Medium: Acrylic On Canvas Statement: In my painting I endeavour to capture the beauty of things around me. Landscape has always been part of my practice and the variety of beautiful scenes in the Adelaide Parklands has for many years provided wonderful inspiration. The work that I have submitted draws on the visually exciting, yet tranquil atmosphere of the River Torrens at Bonython Park. I have aimed to produce a composition which emphasises vibrant colour and mark-making. My many influences include Cezanne, Matisse and Bonnard, and amongst local artists, Hans Heysen.