NATURE AS SHE 
curated by Emily Wright - 2018

Humans are part of the natural world. We exist in nature yet we often see it as a separate entity. 

Why is this? Do we place ourselves above the natural world? Is this how we are able to then devalue and mistreat it? 

This split between nature and humanity is notably gendered. Historically the natural environment has been associated with the feminine. It has been described as nurturing, life-giving and personified as ‘Mother Nature,’ however; it is also the subject of domination by modern societies. 

A group of Melbourne female artists have produced artworks inspired by the natural world and considered the following: 
Does the idea that femininity and nature are inherently linked reflect their shared subordination? Can we navigate these tensions and still celebrate the beauty of their connection? 

ARTISTS:
Almost Iris | Amrit Murti | Andi Senior | Bec Armstrong | Candy Ng | Chantelle Key | Coco Meacham | Emily Wright | Emma Wiesenekker | Frances Cannon | Grace Taylor | Jayne Branchflower | Lori Camarata | Michelle Pereira | Rachel Perrin | Sarah Jane Lightfoot | Sarah Strickland | thepeatreecollective