This artwork, titled "Towards the Forest Canopy," is a vibrant linocut and acrylic piece that uses a "frog-eye view" to look straight up into the trees. The viewer is positioned at the base of two massive tree trunks, which angle sharply toward the center of the frame. This creates a sense of height and verticality. High above, the branches meet in a dense, interlocking pattern. Patches of blue sky are sern through the foliage, providing a stark, contrast to the textured detail of the trees. On the right side, a small bird—likely a native Australian honeyeater or parrot—is captured in mid-flight.
Gail Kellett is a South Australian artist based on the Fleurieu Peninsula, known for her linocut prints of the Australian flora and fauna that surround her home.
After printing she hand-paints the works using bold acrylics (or sometimes watercolors) to achieve a high level of vibrancy and detail.
