“On a Journey” Shortlisted for the Goulburn Art Prize

Written By BOHIE

“On A Journey” By Bohie Palecek. Graphite on Fabriano paper 76cm x 57cm

Excited to announce that my large scale graphite drawing, “On A Journey” has been shortlisted for the Goulburn Art Prize!!

Artists Statement:

“We are in an incredible time in Australia’s history. We are on the journey of change. In my experience with change, it is not a comfortable time. There wouldn’t be change if we were still comfortable. One has to embrace being in the unknown, being in a new emotional landscape and balancing fear with courage.

Challenging archaic gender stereotypes, I present a new image of the Australian Male. Here I present the vulnerable working together with the vulnerable, the (hu)man being led by the natural world and working WITH nature - not ON nature - with a shared desire for change, fuelled by the devastating Black Summer bushfires.

In this artwork I examine the existential human experience in juxtaposition with the natural world. Focusing on texture in detail, I aim to highlight the fragile fabrics of our current climate in the hopes of providing a blanket of humility, integrity and courage.”

Prints available now and for pre order through my online store.

BOHIE

Based in Braidwood, NSW, BOHIE creates art, illustration, public space murals, and creative workshopping experiences that explore wonder and connection to each other and to the natural world.

She works alongside educational institutions, government agencies, community focus groups and stewards of the natural world to design change-making campaigns for each creative project. Bohie utilises a research-based methodology to find inspiration for her artworks, resulting in 2D images which are laden with deeper stories and symbolic meaning.

This narrative driven conceptual development injects her unique authenticity and grass-roots integrity into the public arena, which she sees as a conscious challenge to public advertising. In a time of rapid change, extreme instability and a globally recognised feeling of imminent threat, Bohie’s art provides messages of hope and empowerment for a changed future.

https://www.bohie.com.au
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