Coming to Ground: Horseshoe Falls
During her time as Wild Ground Artist, Niki and her four year old son visited Horseshoe Falls weekly alongside Wild Ground families during an 8-week Bush Playgroup program. Her collaboration resulted in the artwork Coming to ground: Horseshoe Falls which was Niki’s artistic response to Horseshoe Falls, Hazelbrook – one of our nature play locations for the 2018 Bush Playgroup program.
The painting is both a sensorial impression and meditative bush map of this stunning, wild playground. It reflects specific moments throughout the Wild Ground program: the transformation of particular plants throughout the changing seasons, spontaneous play of both children and adults, and the exciting animal encounters during this time - including the alluring crayfish, a favourite amongst the group. It also captures the nourishing effect of spending time in the bush with other families, the journey towards slowing down, being present and allowing spontaneous free play to lead the way.
We’re currently selling prints of two artworks by Niki, Coming to ground: Horseshoe Falls (2018) and Cicada (2017) . A very small percentage of profits from these sales will go towards the operational costs of Wild Ground. We’re excited about the idea of finding creative, sustainable and collaborative ways to support local artists and grow our Wild Ground initiative to keep inspiring and connecting local families to nature and their wild selves.