The intersections between spirit, nature, and the occult are the inspirations for the drawings, textiles and ceramics of multidisciplinary artist Lisa Lapointe, who lives with her family on the mid-north coast of Australia’s New South Wales, an area renowned for its natural beauty. Living and working in such a tranquil environment, Lisa’s connection to nature continues to influence her artistic practice, through which she likes to explore and create a bridge between the known and the unknown. We asked her to tell us more:
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When I was a child, my family had a property on the Hawkesbury River, surrounded by National Park. We used to spend a lot of time there. Having access to the river and the mountains and the bush gave us many ways to engage with nature: bonfires on the river at night, and using our old beat-up tinny to explore caves, mangroves and hidden waterways. I loved bushwalking and exploring our property on my little Honda 80.
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We are very lucky to live on the mid-north coast of NSW and are surrounded by countless beautiful swimming holes. I love taking my kids swimming at our favorite waterhole on the way home from school. It’s such a lovely way to reconnect at the end of a day and bring our family back together after being apart.
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“I love the smell of an outdoor fire. I love sandalwood and the smell of leather. I’m a Taurus, so perhaps these smells speak to my earthy nature.”
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“I love the smell of an outdoor fire. I love sandalwood and the smell of leather. I’m a Taurus, so perhaps these smells speak to my earthy nature.” |
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